TEARS FLOW AS OGUN LG WORKERS, COMMUNITY PREPARE TO BURY ADIRO TODAY

NULGE, Community describe late Commissioner as father figure, mentor and great son of the soil whose death has left a painful vacuum

Grief has enveloped the Ogun State Local Government workforce and the Olomore community as they prepare to bid a final farewell today to Hon. Olufemi Lukmon Adiro.

Global Mirror News gathered that the late Commissioner I at the Ogun State Local Government Service Commission died suddenly, leaving behind a workforce in tears and a community struggling to come to terms with the loss.

For many who knew him, Adiro was not just a Commissioner. He was a father figure, a mentor, a leader and a great son of the soil whose open door never shut against workers, pensioners and ordinary people.

In an emotional condolence message obtained by Global Mirror News, the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Ogun State Chapter, described his death as a monumental loss to the entire local government family.

The Union said the news came as a rude shock to employees across the 20 Local Government Areas, especially those who had felt his leadership up close.

“He was a man who listened. He understood grassroots administration. He fought for workers and pensioners and never treated their entitlements with levity,” NULGE said.

The Union recalled his strong commitment to strengthening the third tier of government and his cordial relationship with staff, noting that his contributions to public service and workers welfare would remain indelible.

Beyond the Union, his community also poured out its heart in a tribute that captured the depth of the pain.

“It is not just the loss of a man; it is the loss of a father figure, a leader, a mentor and a great son of our land,” the community said.

According to the community, his death has created a painful vacuum that will be difficult to fill, but the memories of his journey, relationships and service will live on in the hearts of those he touched.

Burial holds today

Global Mirror News reports that the burial ceremony for the late Adiro holds today, Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. prompt at his residence in Olomore.

Traditional and community leaders, political associates, friends, family members, sons and daughters of the land and well wishers have been urged to attend and pay their last respects.

The NULGE condolence message was issued by the State President, Comrade Adebayo Adefesobi, and signed on his behalf by the State Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jonathan Adedosu Idowu.

On behalf of local government employees across the state, the union condoled with the bereaved family, the Local Government Service Commission and the Ogun State Government.

NULGE prayed that Almighty Allah (SWT) forgives his shortcomings, accepts his good deeds, grants him Aljanah Firdaus and gives his family the strength to bear the irreparable loss.

As Olomore prepares to lay him to rest today, one message echoes through the tears: Adiro may be gone, but his love, leadership and legacy will not be forgotten.

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.