By Ade Oyeyemi
A former Ondo State Commissioner for Education, Dr Pius Osunyikanmi, has died at the age of 55 while receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment.
Osunyikanmi, an indigene of Ile-Oluji in Ondo State, reportedly died at an undisclosed hospital abroad.
He previously served as Director-General of the Technical Aid Corps, a Federal Government agency responsible for coordinating Nigeria’s technical assistance to other countries.
The late politician was also a close ally of former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko.
His death marks the loss of a former state cabinet member who also served in a federal government position.
