Buhari , Sanwo-Olu condole with Gov Dapo Abiodun over passing of dad, Dr Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun
President Muhammadu Buhari and Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu commiserate with Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun and the Iperu-Remo Family over the passing of their patriarch and renowned educationist, Dr Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun.
President Buhari condoles with institutions and educationists in the state, who had worked with Dr Abiodun, fondly called “Baba Teacher” over many years, affirming that the principles of living for God, good of others and the country, and sharing knowledge greatly impacted on the entire Western Nigeria and the country.
The President believes Dr Abiodun’s passing, leaving a strong legacy of service to humanity, further stirs the need for reflection and making of right choices for living, particularly in working for the betterment of mankind.
President Buhari urges Gov Abiodun and all family members to take solace in the good works of their father, grandfather and great grandfather, while praying for repose of his soul.
The late Dr. Emmanuel Abiodun, an educationist, died at the age of 89 on Monday after a brief illness.
Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, urged Governor Abiodun, the deceased family, friends and entire people of Iperu-Remo and Ogun State in general to immortalise the good name of the late octogenarian.
He said: “The death of a loved one, especially patriarch of a family, is usually painful as it is irreparable but we must always take solace in God for a good life lived by the deceased.
“On behalf of the good people of Lagos State and my adorable wife, Ibijoke, I sympathise with my friend and brother, Governor Dapo Abiodun, on the demise of his beloved father, Dr. Emmanuel Abiodun. I also send my heartfelt condolences to Mama, Mrs. Victoria Abiodun and the entire Abiodun family in Iperu-Remo and the people of Ogun State over the death of the patriarch of the Abiodun family.
“Papa Abiodun, fondly called ‘Baba Teacher’ by young and old due to his relentless efforts at imparting knowledge and inculcating the right values in his students, lived a fulfilled life as an educationist. He served as a school teacher for many years across the old Western State and made a positive impact on the lives of his numerous students who have turned out as great men and women in the society today.
“The elderly and wise counsel of Papa would be sorely missed not only by his family but the entire people of Iperu-Remo. I pray that God will grant the deceased eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
