Kemi Nelson’s death a rude shock – Gov. Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described as a rude shock the death of Chief Mrs. Kemi Nelson, a frontline leader in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the death of Kemi Nelson, a member of the Lagos Governance Advisory Council (GAC) filtered in on Sunday.

Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement Mrs Nelson would be missed dearly by her family, friends and the entire political class, particularly the GAC, chieftains and members of the ruling party across Lagos State and Nigeria.

The statement reads: “The news of the passing of Chief Mrs. Kemi Nelson, a member of our Governance Advisory Council came to me as a rude shock.

“I am saddened by the passage of this indefatigable, devoted, loyal, committed, progressive democrat and team player who played remarkable roles in the success of our party at the state, zonal and national levels during her lifetime.

“She was a former Commissioner in Lagos State served our state and party with passion and extraordinary commitment.

“She was a consummate politician and contributed immensely to the growth and development of our great party as APC Women Leader in Lagos and South-West.

“She also did her best for our dear Lagos State during her tenure as Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

“She will be missed dearly by her family, friends and the entire political class, particularly GAC, chieftains and members of the ruling party across Lagos State and Nigeria.

“May her family, associates and friends be comforted as I pray for the repose of her soul”.