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The Tragic Loss of an Invaluable member cum asset: Ayo Aiyepeku Ayo's gruesome murder has left the Asiwaju Asiru Foundation (AAF) grieving the loss of an invaluable member and asset. The untimely death of Ayo Aiyepeku, CEO of AY Creativity Thrive Ventures, at the hands of his murderer is not only heartbreaking and disheartening, but more disturbing is that a promising, focused, and incredibly useful youth was abruptly cut short in his prime. As a foundation, his death cut so deep and came as a rude shock. Not because we are oblivious to the mortality of every human, but rather because we were so endeared by his alluring values that promoted hard work, humility, diligence, discipline, creativity, and a commitment to excellence beyond the distractions of our perverse society. Ayo was a very active, behind-the-scenes member of AAF, yet his impact permeated our spaces and was evident in our visuals with great delight. Just before his brutal murder, we had reached a conclusive agreement with him for him to be my official photographer and, by extension, to cover all the activities of the foundation. All proposals had been vetted, and equipment to be purchased had been approved, but then the unfortunate happened. Our beautiful and classic pictures that dotted the media space prior to the 2023 APC gubernatorial ticket primaries were the handiwork of Ayo. The recently concluded MAAI Network for Governor Ododo MSME Support Grant initiative also witnessed his optical prowess, and the pictures he churned out were a testament to his capacity with the camera. AAF engaged him for purposeful service, but a devil in human form ensnared him for painful destruction. So pathetic! So grievous! We have lost him in the most painful manner, but his cherished memories will continue to catalyze our journey as a people and also inspire everyone of us to remember that it is possible to be a blended package of capacity and character in whatever craft or profession we find ourselves. We implore the security agencies and apparatus in the state to ensure that the monstrous murderer of Ayo, who is still at large, must be fished out by all means possible to face the wrath of the law without hesitation. Rest in power, Ayo. Those who dimmed your light just as it was rising will never know peace. May your gentle soul rest in peace, AY. Signed, Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris, DG, AAF