Oyo State Government under the current leadership of Engr Seyi Makinde has commiserated with the family over the demise of a veteran actor, Chief Jimoh Aliu whom people during his lifetime nicknamed ‘Aworo’.
The message of condolence was contained in a release personally issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Culture and Tourism, Hon. Ademola Akeem Ige and made available to naijatodaynews.com
Ige described the death of a veteran actor, dramatist, script writer and the Oba Asa of yorubaland, Chief Jimoh Aliu popularly known as ‘Aworo’ as a collosal loss to the entire entertainment industry in the country.
The Special Adviser on Culture and Tourism, described Jimoh Aliu’s death which occurred in the early hour of Friday, September 18 at the age of 86 as a big colossal loss which cannot be easily replaced.
Ige who is also the Baameto Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, hinted that the late actor looked strong, agile and healthy when he celebrated his 85th birthday last year December at Jogor centre, Ibadan that was well attended by many prominent personalities from all walks of life.
He disclosed that during late Jimoh Aliu’s lifetime, he contributed immensely to the growth of theatre practitioners in the country, stressing that he was instrumental to the stability of Association of Nigeria Theatre practitioners (ANTP).
While praying God to grant him eternal rest,
Ige hinted that the late Oba Asa of yorubaland would be remembered for using his God-given talent to promote the culture and traditional institutions of the entire Yoruba race.
