Burial activities of the late patriarch, Dr. Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun has been slated to hold from September 6th – 9th, 2021 in Iperu-Remo, Ogun State.
The Abiodun family of Iperu-Remo made the announcement in a statement available to newsmen in Abeokuta by Kunle Somorin, Chief Press Secretary to the deceased eldest son, Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State, on Monday.
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.
“Also, 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,” governor Abiodun said.
“The family requested that friends, associates and well-wishers to continue to remember them in prayers as the burial plans are finalised.
In the meantime, governor Abiodun will be available to personally receive condolence visits at the family house in Iperu on weekends,” the statement concluded.