Gov. Adeleke condoles with Oluwo, family over passing of ex-IBOT President, Atanda
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has described the death of a foremost community servant, Chief (Dr) Oluremi Atanda, as a great loss not only to the people of Iwo, but also the state, saying his record of contributions to the physical growth of Iwoland will linger in memories for a very long time.
The Governor,in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed recalled Dr. Atanda’s exploits in the agriculture sector, notably serving as the World Coordinator of Cocoa Geneticists and Breeders between 1975-1977, adding that the deceased will always be remembered for a life that was full of impacts.
He commiserated with the Oluwo of Iwoland, HRM Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu I, his immediate family, associates and the people of Iwo over his passing.
Adeleke urged everyone touched by his demise to honour his memory by continuing on the path of contributions to the community, Osun state and the whole Nigeria, as was the nature of Dr. Atanda while he was alive.
He prayed to God to repose the soul of Dr. Atanda while hoping that loved ones are comforted by the fact that he lived a fulfilled life with many impacts.
