Florence Ajimobi, wife of the former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has condoled with the family of Chief Raymond Zard, the Babalaje of Ibadan land and Chairman of ZardGroup of Companies. Chief Zard reportedly died on Sunday in Holland.

In her condolence message to the family, MrsAjimobi said Chief Zard’s death will leave a vacuum that would be hard to fill in Oyo State and by extension, Nigeria.

As the Babalaje of Ibadanland, his imprint in the industrial landscape of Ibadan, Oyo State and Nigeria is a testament to his business and philanthropic acumen, she said.

“ He was a man who believed in Nigeria and contributed immensely to the nation’s progress. Not only that he took Ibadan as his home whilealso impacting the lives of several people through creation of employment. I pray God to grant his soul eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.”