By Charles Adngupu
The death of the founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and Olori Omoba of Ijebu-land, Otunba Michael Balogun, has been generating wide sympathy even as no official announcement of the death of the high-ranking Ijebu chief has been made.
Family sources said he died Friday morning in London at the age of 89 and Nigerians are not waiting for the usual ritual before the announcement of such a high chief before expressing their minds. The New Diplomat captures some of the reactions.
Excerpts:
Yinusa Ajibade:
Erin wo! Ajanaku subu Ko le dide! He was a giant, a Colossus! Rest in peace Sir!
Set Awe ;
A Doyen of Banking! May his soul Rest in peace.
Chinyere Maduka:
Rest in peace Otunba Subomi….. A Great man.
Adeola Ibrahim:
Adieu, may the Almighty grants him eternal rest, Amen.
Esangbedo IIuobe:
RIP Otunba. A thorough bred banker and the first to own an indigenous Bank.
Jethro Juryit:
Condolences to his family. RIP and thank you for your contributions to the financial sector. Fly high.
