Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has mourned the sudden death of his personal shoe designer, Mr. Ojima Omale, a young enterprising shoe designer based in Abuja.

His condolence message was contained in a statement by his spokesman, Laolu Akande, on Monday, titled, ‘VP mourns death of OJBEST, 28, his young friend, shoe designer’.

The vice president described the deceased 28-year-old as a young and talented creative who was dedicated to his craft.

“I am deeply saddened by the news of the sudden death of Mr. Ojima Omale, aka OJBEST, 28, my young enterprising shoemaker and friend.

“Omale was CEO of O.J Best Footwears. He was talented, creative, and dedicated to his craft. I never ceased to be impressed by his exertions for perfection in his products.

“I and many members of my team, for whom he also made shoes, will miss him, his services, and unfailing good humour.

“Our thoughts are with his family as we pray that God will comfort them. May his memory remain blessed”, the message read.