Popular Transporter and Owner of Iyare Motors with headquarters in Benin-city , Abel Omoruyi, is dead.
Omoruyi, popularly known as 007, died on Friday night at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital after a brief illness.
Omoruyi’s death was announced by Mr. Igbinidu Charles Osaretin on his Facebook page.
“Rest in Peace
Mr. Abel Omoruyi (JP)
Chairman/CEO of Iyare Motors
Astute businessman, philanthropist and community leader.
“Egba Community and millions of your admirers will surely miss you.”
Meanwhile, the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has reacted to Omoruyi’s death.
In a statement on Saturday, Obaseki said the businessman was a rallying point for transforming Nigeria’s transportation industry.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of an illustrious Edo son, business mogul and Chief Executive Officer/Chairman of Iyare Motors, Abel Omoruyi (JP).
“Omoruyi, a thoroughbred businessman and philanthropist extraordinaire, was a rallying point for the advancement of the transport sector in Edo State and Nigeria, contributing effectively to the growth and development of his immediate community, state, and country.
“He was a visionary, beacon of hope, and a rare breed of leader who epitomized the very best of the human spirit.
“His unwavering commitment to excellence, doggedness, and penchant for innovation will remain a shining example for generations to come. The late Omoruyi will be sorely missed.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Edo State, I express my sincere condolences to the Omoruyi family and his associates and pray that God will grant all the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
