Veteran journalist and former press secretary to several Oyo State governors, Oloye Lekan Alabi, has died at the age of 76.
His death was announced in a statement issued on Saturday by Adeola Oloko, the media aide to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in Ibadan.
According to the statement, Alabi, who held the title of Abese Olubadan, died in Lagos on Saturday morning.
“The veteran journalist and multiple press secretary to former Oyo State governors, Lekan Alabi, is dead.
“The Abese Olubadan passed away this morning in Lagos at the age of 76.
“He will be buried tomorrow (Sunday) in accordance with Islamic rites,” the statement read.
Alabi was widely respected for his contributions to journalism and public service, having served as press secretary to several former governors of Oyo State during his distinguished career.
