The governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, described the late writer of Nigeria’s national pledge as an illustrious daughter of the state.
The late Adedoyin who was born on the 6th of November 1938 is the second of six children and a Princess from the Iji Ruling House of Saki, Saki West Local Government, Oke Ogun area of Oyo State.
The governor, in his condolence message to the family of the educationist and the Okere of Saki, Oba Khalid Olabisi, said the late Adedoyin epitomised the quintessence of “A ji se bi Oyo laari” values, having left an indelible mark on the sands of time as a Nigerian.
Makinde, who appreciated the unblemished records the professor left in the academics and in her service to the nation said the late academic fought a good fight and would continue to be remembered for her legacy contribution, which is the national pledge.
