Ogun state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun’s father is dead.
In a statement by the family, the family patriarch passed away on Monday, 2 August, 2021 at age 89 after a brief illness.
“The Abiodun Family of Iperu-Remo, Ogun State has announced the passing on of their Patriach, Dr Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun, who slept in The Lord on Monday, August 2, 2021 at the age of 89 after a brief illness.
“The late Dr Abiodun, a devout Christian, is survived by his wife, Mrs Victoria Abiodun, many children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and other family members, amongst them the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Mfr,” the statement said.
The statement said the deceased, an educationist, worked as a school teacher for many years across the old Western State and was fondly called “Baba Teacher” due to his dedication to duty imparting knowledge and inculcating the right values in his students.
The statement said further announcements will be made by the family in due course.