Deji Elumoye
President Muhammadu Buhari and President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, have condoled with Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State over the death of his father, Dr Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun.
The duo, in separate condolence messages to the governor, mourned the foremost educationist in the Gateway State and prayed that God will give the Abiodun family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
The president, according to a release Tuesday by his Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, commiserated with Governor Abiodun and the Iperu Remo family over the passing of their patriarch and renowned educationist, Dr Emmanuel Abiodun.
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 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 urged Governor Abiodun 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.
On his part, the Senate President condoled with the entire Abiodun family, government and people of Ogun State over the demise of the educationist who made indelible contributions to manpower development in Nigeria.
“The Abiodun family can take solace in the fact that its Partriarch lived an impactful life as evident in his own great accomplishments and those of his children.
“Baba Teacher will continue to live in the hearts of the numerous people to whom he imparted knowledge as a school teacher,” the Senate President said.
He also prayed God to grant Papa Abiodun eternal rest and the family the fortitude to bear his loss.
