Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has expressed shock at the news of the demise of a former Civilian Deputy Governor in the state, Chief Olusesan Soluade, who passed away at the age of 80. Amosun said he was saddened by the news of the exit of this illustrious son and former Deputy Governor, especially at a time when his wealth of experience was mostly needed, in the advancement of Ogun State. In a press release by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mrs Funmi Wakama, Amosun described the former Deputy Governor, as a seasoned administrator, teacher and politician, who devoted his life to the service of the state and humanity in general. "Ogun State has lost an illustrious son. As the first civilian Deputy Governor of the State, under the late Chief Olabisi Onabanjo,he served our people diligently. Even at the ripe old age of Eighty, he was still politically active. He has certainly left his footprints on the sands of time" the governor said. The governor commiserated with the family of the late Statesman, his political associates and the good people of Ogun State on the exit of the astute politician. He prayed to the almighty God to grant his soul eternal rest.