It is with a deep sense of pain that I give this Tribute in honour of a most distinguished and illustrious son of Oweland; Chief Jimmy Olumudi, who passed away yesterday, Friday, June 26th, 2020.
The untimely death of our very dear, loving and compassionate Chief Jimmy Olumudi is not only an irreparable loss to the entire Olumudi Family, but also, to every son and daughter of Oweland.
Indeed, in his entire lifetime; in public service, post-retirement and private engagements, Chief Jimmy Olumudi was always committed to the good, and general well being of every Owe person, as well as his passion for the growth and development of Kabba.
At every point in his successful career in the Nigerian Customs Service; whence he rose to the rank of Assistant Comptroller-General, he leveraged on his position, influence and opportunities to facilitate the employment of many Owe sons into the strategic government agency. Ever driven by strong passion and desire for Kabba and indigenes, he replicated same gestures whilst he was the pioneer Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
Following his glorious retirement from public service in 2004, Chief Jimmy Olumudi continued to render uncommon and unusual support to many Owe sons and daughters. As a most respected community leader, unknown to many people, even in retirement, he was still committed to the career progression, employment facilitation and economic empowerment of some indigenes of Oweland.
Though painful that Oweland has lost a visionary, selfless and altruistic personality at a time when his legendary drive and enviable passion for community development is most needed, but we take solace that he lived a most fulfilling life. In all his endeavor and relationship with people, he lived a life of unimaginable humility, unapologetic desire and quest for meaningful community development, as well as service to God Almighty and humanity.
It is my prayer that our Creator will grant him eternal peace in His bosom. Also, I pray that God Almighty will grant his immediate and the entire Olumudi Family the grace to bear the irreparable loss, Amen.
HON. YUSUF TAJUDEEN (TEEJAY)
Member representing Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency
National Assembly
Abuja.
Saturday, June 27th, 2020.
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