- Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Uphold Kola Oseni’s Legacy of Truth and Service
- Tinubu noted that Oseni’s steadfast commitment to truth, fairness and justice earned him the admiration and respect
- Abdul Lateef Oseni described his father as a man of authenticity, determination and unwavering courage whose legacy would continue to inspire future generations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other eminent Nigerians have paid glowing tributes to the late Alhaji Kandilu (Ganiya) Oladipo “Kola” Oseni, a respected businessman, community leader and prominent member of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, describing him as a man of integrity, courage and selfless service.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the tributes were delivered on Wednesday during the Seventh-Day Fidau Prayer held in his honour at Eko Club, Surulere, Lagos.
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Represented by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, President Tinubu urged Nigerians to preserve Oseni’s legacy by embracing honesty, courage and an unwavering commitment to doing what is right.
According to the President, the late Oseni was known for standing firmly by his convictions and speaking the truth without fear or favour.
“He was a man who would express his opinion the way he saw it. He was not a follow-follow man; he would only follow what he believed was right,” Hamzat said on behalf of the President.
Tinubu noted that Oseni’s steadfast commitment to truth, fairness and justice earned him the admiration and respect of everyone who knew him.
Recalling his final encounter with the deceased, Hamzat described Oseni as a generous and compassionate man whose sincerity and courage positively impacted many lives.
Governor Sanwo-Olu joined other dignitaries at the event to honour the late elder statesman, whose contributions to business, community development and religious service were celebrated.
In her tribute, the widow of the deceased, Mrs. Karling Oseni, described her husband as a visionary leader, accomplished community organiser and devoted family man who upheld discipline, accountability and excellence.
“He inspired his children and everyone around him to pursue their dreams with courage and commitment,” she said.
The deceased’s first son, Abdul Lateef Oseni, described his father as a man of authenticity, determination and unwavering courage whose legacy would continue to inspire future generations.
He urged those whose lives were touched by his father to honour his memory by living according to the values he upheld throughout his lifetime.
Also speaking, former Vice Presidential candidate Ambassador Babagana Kingibe called on Nigerians to live righteous and purposeful lives, describing the late Oseni as a devout Muslim who remained steadfast in defending truth and never compromised his principles.
The Chairman of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Lagos Branch, Alhaji Kamurudeen Aremu Salami, said the society had lost one of its distinguished leaders.
He urged members to remain united and continue promoting the ideals of service, discipline and dedication that Oseni exemplified throughout his lifetime.
Special prayers were later offered for the repose of the deceased, with clerics praying for Allah to forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljanah Firdaus, comfort his family and preserve the enduring legacy of a man remembered for his integrity, leadership, faith and service to humanity.
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