It is almost a year that the illustrious son of Nigeria, Mayor of London Borough of Southwark, Councillor Tayo Sittu departed this world leaving a yawning gap in the political landscape of the Nigeria UK community. It is a bit of cheering news though that his son, Councillor Michael is representing his race well as a Councillor for Livesey ward in Walworth, hugely encouraged by his mum and siblings. It was however not too surprising and a welcome development when distinguished crowd of Nigerians and friends of Nigeria attended the launch of a foundation in his honour a few weeks back.
The event tagged the Tayo Sittu Foundation (TSF) was attended by community leaders including the Mayors of Southwark and Lambeth, other Council leaders and religious leaders across the borough. It aims to champion young people in the community. The highlight of the event includes the unveiling of the logo, brief remarks and revealing the future projects of the foundation. Late Mayor Sittu who succumbed to Cancer after a brave but dignified battle was eulogised by his Successor Councillor Lorraine Lauder thus,'I am happy to be a Patron of the Sittu Foundation. Tayo was a caring person who wanted more support for young people. It is good to see TSF carrying on his work'.
Southwark's Councillor Tayo Sittu passed away on the 9th of May, 2011 after being ill for a number of weeks. A Peckham councillor since 2002, he came to South London from Nigeria in 1985 and studied accountancy before running his own business. He was made Mayor in May 2010. He survived by his wife Abike, five children and grandchildren. He was given a full British state funeral with the service held at Southwark Cathedral on the 23rd of MAY, 2011.
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