Former Ondo State Commissioner, Mrs. Olasinmi Akindele-Odunmbaku, is dead.
The news of her passing emerged on Thursday, though details surrounding her death were still sketchy as of the time of filing this report.
Mrs. Akindele-Odunmbaku served in the administration of former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko. She held office as Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development and later served as Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperative Services.
She was appointed into the state executive council in October 2015 and was widely regarded for her contributions to women empowerment, community development and social welfare programmes in the state.
Family members, associates and government officials are yet to issue an official statement on the circumstances surrounding her death.
Further details are expected later.
