The Ogun State governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has described his late father Dr Emmanuel abiodun as a man who dedicated his life to service of God and humanity during his lifetime
Governor abiodun made this known this Tuesday at a year remembrance of his father held at James Anglican Church, Iperu-Remo in ikenne local government
The governor who explained that his late father served God diligently and purposefully said his teaching ministry has won many souls
Mr governor urged the people to live an impactful life by being generous to people around them so that they can be remembered for good after death pointing out that the abiodun family has been thankful to God for keeping the abiodun matriarch Mrs Victoria abiodun alive a year after the death of her husband having been together for over sixty years
Appreciating the goodness God has done to his family ,governor abiodun promised to build a church to be named Emmanuel anglican church in memory of his father and complete an existing hall at the church premises to be named after his mother Mrs Victoria abiodun
Admonishing Nigerians to be hopeful, the first citizen of the gateway state expressed optimism that the current challenges facing the nation would soon fade out through prayer
In his sermon, the arch-bishop of Remo Diocese, reverend olusina fape called on the people to be of good behaviour when alive stressing that everyone would be remembered according to one’s deed
Reading from 1st corinthians chapter 9 verse 2 ,tbe cleric said late Dr Emmanuel abiodun is being remembered for being generous and good to people during his lifetime
