First FCT Minister, Ajose-Adeogun Passes On At 96

 

The first minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and chief of Ita-Aladan, Obun Eko, Isale Eko, Lagos, Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun has passed on at the age of 96.

Ajose-Adeogun who blossomed in the Real Estate and Oil and Gas industries died on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

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Below is a statement released by Oluremi Ajose-Adeogun 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.

 “He was appointed as the Minister by the General Murtala Mohammed military government and was responsible for the Master Plan of Abuja during his time as the FCT minister.

“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.

“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,”