Saraki: Prof Aborisade was a Great Reformer

By Segun Adejumo

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki has expressed shock over the death of former Minister of Education, Prof Babalola Borishade, describing him as a great Nigerian of many parts.

Saraki described Borishade as an academic and public servant per excellence.

The Senate President in press statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yusuph Olaniyonu  described the former Minister as a dynamic administrator and great reformer.

Saraki said: “Prof. Borishade was a man of many parts. He was an engineer, teacher, politician and strategist, who brought a touch of excellence to every assignment he handled.

“Some of the great achievements the nation recorded in the aviation, education and power sectors in the country since 1999 had the imprimatur of Professor Borishade.”

He commiserated with the immediate family of the deceased, the government and people of Ekiti State over the incident, while calling on them to take solace in the enduring legacy of forthrightness, integrity, loyalty and hard-work left by their father.

He equally prayed God to grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest, and the family, the grace to bear the loss.