Ambode condoles with the Punch over death of chairman, Aboderin 

Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday, condoled with The Punch Newspaper over the death of its Chairman, Mr. Wale Aboderin, on Thursday, May 31 at a private hospital in Lagos at age 60.
 
In a condolence letter he personally signed and addressed to the newspaper’s’ Managing Director, Mr. Demola Osinubi, the governor described Aboderin’s death as a sad development coming at a time when the media institution could benefit more from his leadership and direction.
 
“With deep sympathy, the Lagos State Government wishes to condole with the management of the Punch Nigeria Limited and the entire family of the Founder, Chief James Olu Aboderin, on the sudden death of the Chairman, Mr. Wale Aboderin.
 

“Because of these impeccable records, he lives in our hearts. His indelible footprints tell us that he will always be part of our journey as citizens of Nigeria and the world at large.
 
“Kindly convey my sincere condolence to the entire family at this moment of grief. May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the governor said.