A prominent and proud son of IIobu Land, He was at the forefront of developing Osun State in all ramifications, including infrastructure, agriculture, Education, industry and politics. It was in the course of pursuing this virile vision and championing the Financing and Strategy for Rauf Aregbesola's Election as Governor of the State of Osun, that he was brutally killed by unknown gunmen on May 15, 2005, at Gbongan Junction, Osun State, at the age of 58 years.
