The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Sen. George Akume, on behalf of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), mourned the death of the former Minister of Finance, Dr. Onaolapo Soleye, aged 90.
Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information in the SGF’s office revealed this in a statement signed on behalf of the SGF on Thursday.
Dr. Soleye was appointed the Minister of Finance under the military regime of Gen. Muhammahu Buhari, where he 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.
SGF described the late former Minister as a seasoned scholar, a prudent financial manager, 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.
