One of Nigeria’s foremost industrialists and educationists, Chief Olatunde Ayinla Abudu, has passed away. He died on Monday in his Abeokuta residence at the age of 96.
Until his death, Abudu was the Maiyegun of Egbaland and a towering figure in Ogun State’s industrial and educational development.
He was laid to rest shortly after his demise within the premises of Noble House College, Abeokuta — an institution he founded and nurtured into one of the state’s leading academic establishments.
The Janazat prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Egbaland, Sheikh Sa’ad Bamgbola, and attended by a host of dignitaries from across the country.
Among those who paid their last respects were former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele; Senator representing Ogun Central, Shuaib Afolabi Salisu; former Governor Ibikunle Amosun; and Nigeria’s former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sarafa Tunji Isola.
Paying glowing tribute, Obasanjo described Chief Abudu as a rare gem whose contributions to industry and community development would be difficult to match.
“He was the greatest industrialist in Abeokuta and in Ogun State. His place will be very hard to fill,” Obasanjo said.
Similarly, Senator Amosun extolled the late patriarch’s influence and selfless service to Ogun State and Nigeria.
“Chief Abudu gave his all to us in Abeokuta, to us in Ogun State, and by extension, to the entire country,” Amosun said.
“Hardly would anything positive happen in Abeokuta without his fingerprints. He had a hand in every beautiful thing that has shaped this city.”
Amosun further praised Abudu for his honesty and courage, describing him as one of the few elder statesmen who “would always say things as they are, calmly but truthfully.”
Chief Abudu’s legacy spans decades of business excellence, philanthropy, and education. He was widely respected for his visionary leadership, quiet influence, and unshakable commitment to the development of his community.
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