The Senate, on Wednesday, held a valedictory session to honour late Senator Adebayo Osinowo, who, until his death, represented Lagos East Senatorial District.
The lawmaker died in Lagos on June 15, 2020, following a brief illness at the age of 64.
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The Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi (APC – Kebbi North) in his motion, read the biography of the late Senator.
Minority Leader Eyinnaya Abaribe described Osinowo as a soft-spoken, complete grassroots politician, who will be missed by his colleagues and constituents.
Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, hailed Osinowo as a grassroots politician who left his mark on the sands of time.
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, said the late Osinowo left a very deep impression that he was a friendly, jovial and unassuming person, even though he accomplished so much.