TINUBU MOURNS DEATH OF BUSINESS ICON ADEKUNLE OJORA AT 93

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Otunba (Dr.) Adekunle Ojora, a renowned industrialist, business tycoon and community leader, who died at the age of 93.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the President condoled with the government and people of Lagos State, as well as the immediate family of the deceased, the Ojora and Adele royal families of Lagos, and his business associates.

President Tinubu described the late Ojora as an exemplary figure whose life was defined by humility, perseverance, hard work, tenacity and generosity—virtues that shaped his remarkable career across both the public and private sectors.

According to the President, Otunba Ojora began his professional journey as a journalist before transitioning into public service and business, where he distinguished himself as a towering figure and an influential boardroom leader for decades.

He noted that the late industrialist made significant contributions to national development, particularly through his advisory roles to governments at both national and subnational levels on best practices for strengthening institutions and safeguarding their future.

President Tinubu said Ojora’s death represents a major loss to Nigeria, the private and public sectors, as well as traditional institutions.

“His passing is a significant loss to the country, the business community and the institutions he served with dedication and wisdom,” the President said, while praying for the repose of his soul and comfort for his family.

Otunba Ojora received his journalism training at the prestigious Regent Polytechnic in London. In the early 1950s, he worked as an assistant editor with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in London before returning to Nigeria to join the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation as a reporter.

He later joined the United African Company of Nigeria (UAC) as Public Relations Manager and rose through the ranks to become an Executive Director of the conglomerate in 1962, making him one of the youngest corporate executives of his era.