August 03, (THEWILL) – Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State over the death of his father, Dr Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun.
Dr. Abiodun died on Monday August 2, 2021 in Iperu-Remo, Ogun State. He was 89.
The President, according to a release Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, commiserated with Governor Abiodun and the Iperu Remo family over the passing of their patriarch and renowned educationist, Dr Emmanuel Abiodun.
In a condolence messages to the Governor, Buhari mourned the “foremost educationist in the Gateway State and prayed that God will give the Abiodun family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
He also condoled 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 believed Pa 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.
He urged the Governor and all family members to take solace in the “good works of their father, grandfather and great grandfather,” while praying for the repose of his soul.
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