President Buhari mourns
Former Presidential Adviser on Economic Matters, Olufemi Kayode, has passed on.
Kayode held several positions including Chairman sub-committee, National Revenue Allocation, Mobilization and Fiscal Commission; Chairman, Think Tank Committee for Strategic Projects, National Raw Material Development Council.
He was a member of the National Capital Issues Commission; member, Technical Committee, Vision 2010; member, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Board of Directors, among others.
A statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari commiserated with Kayode’s family, Kogi State, academia, friends and colleagues.
Describing him as a distinguished scholar and administrator Buhari acknowledged the economist for leaving the university to share knowledge, wisdom, and experience with governments.
Buhari added that Kayode dedicated his time to serving the country and contributed to national development, and lastly, prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul.