The Senate on Thursday paid glowing tributes to two eminent Nigerians—former Kwara State Governor, Cornelius Adebayo, and former Minister of Education, Professor Jibril Aminu.

The upper chamber’s resolution followed the adoption of two separate motions moved by Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Ashiru Oyelola, and Senator Abass Iyal.

In his lead debate, Senator Ashiru extolled Adebayo’s legacy and service to the nation, while Senator Iyal praised Professor Aminu’s remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s educational and diplomatic sectors.

In its prayers, the Senate urged the Federal Government to immortalise both statesmen by naming national monuments in their honour, in recognition of their roles in national development.

The lawmakers observed a minute’s silence in memory of the deceased and resolved to send a delegation to condole with their families.