The first minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun, is dead.
Until his passing on Saturday, July 1, 2023, the business titan was aged 96.
Ajose-Adeosun was appointed minister by the General Muritala Mohammed military government and was responsible for the Abuja master plan.
His death was confirmed by a member of the family, Oluremi Ajose-Adeogun, in a statement she wrote on behalf of the family.
“The family of Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun has announced the passing away to the eternal glory of their patriarch, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun, FCIS, CON, JP,” the statement read.
“Before he was appointed as the FCT minister, Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun had served meritoriously as a two-term Federal Commissioner for Cooperatives and Supply in August 1975.
“He was later appointed as the Federal Commissioner for Special Duties, Federal Capital Development Authority,” the statement added.
