The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has expressed deep sadness over the death of the Chairman, Punch Nigeria Limited, Mr. Gbadabowale Aboderin.
In his condolence message, signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Otunba Adedayo Adeneye, Amosun commisserated with the management of Punch Nigeria Limited, publishers of the Punch Newspapers, the media, sport and aviation industries.
Describing him as a versatile Nigerian, who excelled in all his endevours, he stated that “the late Mr. Gbadebowale Aboderin, a professional pilot, was zealous in carrying on the legacy bequeathed by his late father and Founder of the Punch Newspapers, Chief Moyosore Aboderin, when he took over as chairman of the company.
“His commitment to the development of basketball in Nigeria, which saw him founding the Dolphins Female Basketball Foundation and emerging chairman of the Lagos State Basketball Association as well as Vice President of Nigeria Basketball Supporters Club, is worthy of emulation”, he added.
The governor prayer to God to grant the family of the late Aboderin the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.