Friends Mourn Otunba Ghaddafi

Yesterday’s passing away of Chief Ishola Durojaiye, better known as Otunba Ghaddafi, has continued to attract mournful comments and tributes.

Many have been expressing their shock at the sudden death of the man that established the first mobile toilet business in Nigeria, DMT Mobile Toilet Services.

In his tribute, Otunba Mike Ajayi, a friend of the deceased and Ghana-based businessman, described him as a very friendly and amiable person.

“I knew Otunba Gaddafi to be daring, hardworking and a calculated risk taker. He was always willing to explore new ideas, eager to please and ready to get down to do the job himself,” Ajayi stated.

He added that Otunba Gaddafi’s death is so painful to many especially happening at a time when his DMT Mobile Toilets business is beginning to gain acceptance in Ghana.

“His products are everywhere in the country. He was always seeking ways to improve the technology and achieve customer satisfaction,” Ajayi said.

“It is so sad. This is an avenue for his competitors to get recognition. He started the shit business when no one thought of nothing good out of it. He will be greatly missed,” said Tunde Adamson, another friend of the deceased.

To Chinedu Henry Emenike, the late businessman’s death is so pathetic. “But at least he made impact and left a legacy.”

“Shit Business is serious business! That mantra he had for his business caught a lot of attention when he started the DMT Mobile toilet back then. He was a very innovative and industrious man. May his soul rest in peace,” said another mourner.

The ever smiling and cheerful successful businessman will be remembered for pioneering the introduction of mobile toilets for use in public functions and places.

P.M.NEWS learnt that the deceased had been down with an undisclosed ailment which kept him out of public glare for a while. But he was said to have recovered and even was in his office last Friday. But days ago, the ailment relapsed and he was rushed to a Lagos hospital over the weekend where he later died.

Before venturing into the mobile toilet business, Otunba Ghaddafi was a trusted aide to late business mogul, Chief MKO Abiola.

—FUNSHO AROGUNDADE