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FG Mourns As First FCT Minister, Ajose-Adeogun Dies

 Late Ajose-Adeogun

The Federal Government has condoled the family of late Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun, who died on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the age of 96. 

Ajose-Adeogun was the first Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) during the regime of Gen. Murtala Muhammed.

Until his demise, he was the Chief of Ita-Aladan, Obun Eko, Isale Eko, Lagos.

As the former FCT Minister, he was mandated to draw the Abuja Masterplan. 

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Sen. George Akume, conveyed the condolence message on behalf of the Federal Government on Wednesday in Abuja.

The condolence, which was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Information, Office of the SGF, Mr Willie Bassey, described Ajose-Adeogun as a technocrat, boardroom guru, entrepreneur and an initiator of developmental projects in the country.

He also commiserated with the government and people of Lagos State, while praying to God to grant the soul of the departed eternal repose.

Before Ajose-Adeogun's appointment as the FCT minister, he served meritoriously as a two-term Federal Commissioner for Cooperatives and Supply in 1975.

He was later appointed as the Federal Commissioner for Special Duties, Federal Capital Development Authority. 

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