Nigeria, Jan. 4 -- The Secretary to the Ondo State Government (SSG), Tayo Oluwatuyi is dead.

The SSG, popularly known as "Tukana", died at a hospital in the state after battling injuries he sustained during a car accident in December last year.

Confirming the development, the Commissioner for Information, Wale Akinlosotu, said in a statement on Saturday that the SSG passed away early on Saturday, 4 January. "He was involved in a ghastly car accident on Sunday, 15th December 2024, while traveling to Ibadan and was subsequently hospitalised," the statement said.

"He served with distinction and played a crucial role in the state government, working closely with the governor and other top officials of ministries, departments, and agencies ...