Prince Adetunji, who was born on December 8, 1967, belonged to the Ojaja lineage of the Giesi Ruling House in Ile-Ife. Until his death, he was the Group Chairman of Primewaterview Holdings.

Paying tribute to his late brother, the traditional ruler said he was widely admired for his leadership in business and his commitment to humanitarian causes.

The monarch described him as a dependable member of the royal family whose kindness, integrity and compassion earned him the respect of many.

“Today, the entire royal family mourns not only a brother and son but also a trusted confidant, a dependable pillar of our family and a man whose life reflected honour, dignity and uncommon compassion.

“His unwavering dedication to family values, his entrepreneurial spirit and his genuine love for humanity will forever remain a source of inspiration to us all,” he said.

The Ooni added that Prince Adetunji’s impact extended beyond the business world, noting that he quietly supported many people through acts of generosity, wise counsel and selfless service.

He also said the late prince remained committed to preserving the values of the Ojaja Royal Family while contributing to the development of society.

The monarch urged members of the Ogunwusi family and residents of Ile-Ife to find comfort in the legacy Prince Adetunji left behind.

“Though his earthly journey has come to an end, his footprints on the sands of time can never be erased. The Ogunwusis are comforted by the fact that Prince Adetunji lived a fulfilled life dedicated to God, family, enterprise and humanity.

“May the Almighty Olodumare give us all the strength to bear this painful loss,” he prayed.

The Ooni also prayed for the peaceful repose of his brother’s soul and for strength for his immediate family, friends, business associates and everyone affected by his passing

Announcing his passing, the church described it as “the glorious home call” of its founder and spiritual leader.

“At this solemn moment, we call upon every member of All Christians Fellowship Mission and the entire Body of Christ, to remain steadfast in faith, united in love and fervent in prayer. We are confident that the God whom his servant faithfully proclaimed throughout his lifetime will continue to uphold and preserve his Church,” the statement added.

The leadership of the mission said consultations had already begun with the late cleric’s immediate family on arrangements to honour his life and ministry.

“The leadership of the Mission is already in consultation with the immediate family regarding arrangements to honor the life and ministry of our departed Founder and General Overseer. Further announcements concerning funeral arrangements and Burial Ceremonies shall be communicated through the official channels of the Mission at the appropriate time,” it said.

The church also expressed appreciation for the outpouring of support, saying, “Thank you all for your prayers and condolences in this trying time.” Funeral and burial arrangements are expected to be announced by the mission at a later date. Religion& Belief

Isoun, a professor of veterinary medicine by training, Isoun made his most enduring mark during his tenure as minister of science and technology in the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

He was widely credited with driving Nigeria’s early push into information technology and space exploration.

Among his most consequential initiatives was the establishment of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the creation of Galaxy Backbone Plc, a government ICT firm set up to harmonise national communication networks and build a reliable broadband infrastructure across the country.

Under his watch, Nigeria also achieved landmark milestones in space technology, including the launch of NigeriaSat-1 and Nigcomsat 1R, two satellites that marked a defining chapter in the country’s scientific history. Before his ministerial career, Isoun had already distinguished himself in academia.

He served as the founding vice chancellor of the University of Science and Technology in Port Harcourt in the old Rivers state, now known as Rivers State University, laying what Governor Diri described as the solid foundations of the country’s first technology-focused university.

Bayelsa mourns Turner Isoun

Beyond his academic and governmental roles, Isoun remained deeply connected to his Ijaw heritage. He served as chairman of the Ijaw National Congress, Central Zone, and played a notable part in the political process that led to the creation of Bayelsa state from the old Rivers state in 1996.

“The Odi-born scientist would be greatly missed for his candour, wise counsel and commitment to Ijaw socio-cultural values,” Governor Diri said, while extending condolences from the Bayelsa state Government to the Isoun family and community.

He urged them to take comfort in the late elder statesman’s lasting contributions to national life.