Dapo Abiodun announces burial plans for father

Dapo Abiodun

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced that the funeral of his father Emmanuel Abiodun would hold from Monday, September 6 to Thursday, September 9, 2021 in Iperu-Remo, Ogun State.

In a statement issued on Monday by his chief press secretary Kunle Somorin, the family expressed appreciation for the outpouring of love and emotions that have greeted the death of their father.

“We are grateful to political leaders, royal fathers, community leaders, service chiefs, business executives, unionists, civil servants, public officials, students of the late educationist, student leaders, religious communities, women groups as well as politicians across political parties for their calls, condolences visits and avalanche of soothing words, encomiums and kind remarks on the life and times of our patriarch,” Mr Abiodun said.

The family also requested friends, associates and well-wishers to continue to remember them in prayers.

The statement further said Abiodun will be available to personally receive visitors at the family house in Iperu on weekends.