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| Members of the deceased's alma mater, CMS Grammar School, Bariga, paying homage to late Oluwashola Akeem Kadiri, during his Christian Wake-keep, at the Beehive school hall, CBD, Alausa, Ikeja, on Thursday, 11th August 2022. |
The remains of Mr. Oluwashola Kadiri, late husband of the
Director of Public Affairs of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA),
Folashade Kadiri, were laid to rest on Friday, 12th of August, 2022 at the
Private Vaults, Atan Cemetery, Yaba, Lagos.
Mr. Kadiri, popularly called ‘Solar,’ an accomplished
businessman, died on 28 July 2022, after a brief illness.
The funeral service held at Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, commenced with the processional hymn, ‘Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! The strife is o'er, the battle done; the victory of life is won; the song of triumph has begun, Alleluia!’
In his message, Vicar of Christ Anglican Church, Oworoshoki,
Revd. Canon Garba Ibrahim Rika who presided at the service reminded the
congregation about the inevitability of death for every human being, adding
that individuals should endeavour to make a positive impact on people and leave society better than they met it.
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| Wife of the deceased, Mrs. Folashade Kadiri, during the Christian Wake-keep of late Oluwashola Akeem Kadiri, at the Beehive school hall, CBD, Alausa, Ikeja, on Thursday, 11th August 2022. |
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| Wife of the deceased, Mrs. Folashade Kadiri and her daughter, Olamide, during the Christian Wake-keep of late Oluwashola Akeem Kadiri, at the Beehive school hall, CBD, Alausa, Ikeja, on Thursday, 11th August 2022. |
He stated that Mr. Oluwashola Kadiri touched many lives
meaningfully and should be emulated by all and sundry.
He, however, charged the congregation not to be found wanting
in rendering assistance to the less privileged and downtrodden in society.
In a tribute, the wife of the deceased, Folashade, described
him as a great family man, personal friend and confidant, a workaholic and
good-natured fellow, who lived a rancor-free life and held no grudge against
anyone.
In her words:
"Dearly beloved, as you take those glorious steps, down the long
lonely road, towards the waiting hands of our Lord, please remember to look
back at intervals, to your loved ones you left behind, and assume your new role
of a guardian angel; watching over and praying for us without ceasing.
"I must also inform you ‘Solar’, that it is not all tears
upon your early transition. We got a consolation from numerous testimonies of
friends, acquaintances and others, all affirming your eventful life that
permanently impacted humanity."
According to her,
"I am deeply filled with immense gratitude to God Almighty, who made it
possible for Oluwashola to have lived a life worthy of emulation. It has been a
long journey of over 25 years together with him and I find it difficult to say
goodbye here on earth.
“I am, however, consoled that my beloved husband has gone to
rest in the bosom of the Lord and has fulfilled the desire of every Christian
which is to one day leave this sinful earth and meet our maker in heaven just
like Oluwashola has done.
“I am also comforted in my hope and prayers that Oluwashola
and I would one day meet again to part no more, at the feet of our Lord Jesus
Christ, Amen.”
The children of the deceased, Olasunkanmi and Olamide, also
extolled the virtues of their father.
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| Wife of the deceased, Mrs. Folashade Kadiri (m); her daughter, Olamide (2nd right); daughter's friend, Sophiyat Sadiq (r); best friend of deceased, Eugene Irikannu (2nd left), and Seun Adeolu, brother to wife (L), during the Christian Wake-keep of late Oluwashola Akeem Kadiri, at the Beehive school hall, CBD, Alausa, Ikeja, on Thursday, 11th August 2022. |
According to them, “we thank God for your life, as I
remembered days we argued about football, world politics, or random days I just
chose to challenge you on a random topic because it was one of the best ways to
get great insights from you. We even shared a mutual interest in our love for
cars and art.”
According to Olamide, “I can’t bring myself to write this
because a part of me is still waiting for you to come home and say “Olamide
Kadiri” while rubbing my head. I never could have asked for a better father,
you showed me I could achieve anything in life if I could only put my mind to
it. You worked hard and played even harder, never failing to be there for your
family and friends."
Scores of LAWMA staff led by the management team to the
service, which commenced at 10am.,
joined wife of the deceased, her children, family, friends and well-wishers to pay their
last respect to the departed business tycoon.
In the tribute, e-Signed by the Managing Director/CEO, Mr.
Ibrahim Odumboni described Mrs. Kadiri as a woman with rare ability to combine
traumatic personal pressure, with demanding official responsibilities, without
portraying negative emotions.
According to him, “She is the kind of woman I would describe
as the real amazon, having the uncanny ability to cope with tense personal
situations, yet found not wanting at work.
"The management and staff of LAWMA stand firm with you at
this profoundly challenging period even as we unanimously pray that God will
comfort you, your children, and the extended family of your husband."
The two days programme commenced on Thursday, 11th of August,
2022 with the wake-keep which was held at the Beehive School Hall, Alausa CBD,
Ikeja and it enabled family, friends, associates, partners, well-wishers and
mates from his Alma Mata to pay their tribute.
The wake-keep and interment were attended by notable
dignitaries, including present and past Permanent Secretaries, Special
Advisers, Managing Directors, Directors in the Public Service, and business
tycoons, among others.
e-Signed
Michael Joseph
Asst. Director Public Affairs, LAWMA
12th August 2022.
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