FEC Mourns Ex- Finance Minister, Soleye

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has mourned the death of former Minister of Finance,  Dr. Onaolapo Soleye, aged 90.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume,  yesterday  on behalf of FEC, described the late former minister as a seasoned scholar and a prudent financial manager.

The statement which was signed by Director, Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,  Segun Imohiosen, noted that Dr. Soleye, who was appointed the Minister of Finance under the military regime of Gen. Muhammahu Buhari, played a pivotal role in initiating policies which strengthened the nation’s currency and also discouraged the importation of goods into the country; thereby contributing immensely in repositioning the nation’s economy.

The SGF said the late former minister was a philanthropist and a lover of God and humanity, whose event-filled life on earth was dedicated for service to the nation and humanity at large.

He commiserated with the government and people of Ogun State, his immediate family and prayed to God to grant the soul of the departed eternal repose.