Kwara Ministry of Transportation Mourns Prominent Transporter, Alhaji Abdulganiy Omoola (KASMAG)

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The Kwara State Ministry of Transportation has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a prominent transport stakeholder and respected industry icon, Alhaji Abdulganiy Omoola, popularly known as Omoola KASMAG.

The Ministry described his demise, which occurred late Saturday, as a painful and irreparable loss to the transportation sector in Kwara State, noting that his passing has created a significant vacuum in the industry.

In a condolence message, the State Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Lafia Aliyu Korasabi, on behalf of the Ministry's management and staff, extended heartfelt condolences to the deceased's family, friends, associates, and the entire transport community in the state.

Hon. Korasabi acknowledged Alhaji Omoola's remarkable contributions to the growth and development of the transportation sector in Kwara State, particularly his humanitarian and philanthropic engagements, as well as his invaluable support for the state government's renewed transportation agenda.

The Commissioner noted that, until his demise, the late Omoola remained a committed stakeholder who demonstrated unwavering dedication to supporting government policies and initiatives aimed at promoting orderliness, improving operational standards, and advancing the development of the transportation sector.

He added that the deceased's commitment, wealth of experience, and invaluable contributions to the industry would be fondly remembered, while his legacy of service and support for the advancement of transportation in the state would continue to inspire stakeholders and those whose lives he touched.

While praying for the peaceful repose of his soul, the Ministry beseeched Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, grant him ease during the reckoning, illuminate and expand his grave, and admit him into Jannatul Firdaus.

The Ministry also prayed that Almighty Allah would grant his immediate family, friends, associates, and the entire transportation community the strength, patience, and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

May Almighty Allah grant the deceased Jannatul Firdaus and comfort all those he left behind. Ameen.

Alabere Ahmed Babatunde
Press Secretary
Kwara State Ministry of Transportation
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