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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State 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 by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, recalls Dr. Atanda 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.
Governor Adeleke urges 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 prays 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.
● Oluwo Mourns Eketa of Iwoland, Chief Oluremi Atanda (OFR)
A statement from the palace of Oluwo of Iwoland has mourned the death of Chief Oluremi Atanda, Eketa of Iwoland, describing him an academic guru, an asset of merit to Iwoland
The statement from the palace revealed that, during his lifetime, Chief Oluremi Atanda was a patriot and community servant. He served Iwo and Nigeria till his last breath. He was the immediate past President of the Iwo Board of Trustees (IBOT).
” I commiserate with his immediate family and the entire Iwoland. His death will create a vacuum, which I’m optimistic will be filled by his children.
” I pray to God to forgive his shortcomings and give the family the fortitude to bear the loss. Once again, my condolences”, the statement concluded.
The deceased was a World renowned Geneticist and Plant Breeder, and served as the World Coordinator of Cocoa Geneticists and Breeders (1975 – 1977).
Chief Oluremi Atanda was a Nigerian agricultural scientist, administrator, and holder of the Nigeria’s Order of the Federal Republic (OFR).
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