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By Daud Olatunji, Abeokuta
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, President of Namibia, Hage Geingob, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Chief of State, General Yakubu Gowon, were at the Cathedral Church of Our Savior
Ijebu-Ode, State of Ogun, for the funeral of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN
Professor Adebayo made his last departure from the world on Friday at noon in a flare of praise from African leaders, who described him as a "colossus" who worked for the economic emancipation of the African continent.
The others who were at the funeral service were the governor of Ogun, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, and members of the Christian community.
Ayo Adebanjo, Prince Bola Ajibola, Professor, were also present. Ibrahim Gambari, chief Anthony Anenih, diplomats and people from all walks of life.
Prof. Adedeji, who was the Asiwaju of Ijebuland, passed April 25 at the age of 87, would have used his life to have a positive impact on Nigeria and Africa.
Osinbajo, in his tribute, recalled the immense contribution of Adedeji late in the post-war planning and reconstruction of the national economy, submitting that it was a " unusual human being. "
Osinbajo described the former executive secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) as a fair mind and objective person, whose death was announced in several languages because of the various abilities he had served at different times – national and international
"Professor Adedeji was an outstanding African. He was deeply involved in the integration of Africa. He did a great job in projecting Africa. We are proud of everything he has accomplished during his lifetime. He was one of the most unusual human beings.
In addition, Namibian President Hage Geingob described the late Adedeji as his "mentor, brother and defender of Africa's economic independence. "
the deceased as a true African who" fought a good fight for the African continent. "
Also, Obasanjo in his tribute, said that the deceased was a friend, a brother, a trusted ally. Gowon said that the late Adedeji was a "credit to Nigeria, Africa and the African race."
The former archbishop of the Lagos ecclesiastical province of the Church of Nigeria, Rev. Adebayo Akinde in his sermon at the funeral He said that the renowned economist was really a great nationalist.
The retired archbishop said that many Nigerians in position of authority have failed their generations because of greed, noting that the ex-Executive Secretary of ECA has had a positive impact on his generation
"As a humanity, we should begin to question ourselves about the kind of legacy we are going to leave behind. It is important that we think seriously about the kind of legacy we leave behind.
"Our late Professor Adedeji was a wonderful man. It was an enigma. He was a world-class economist and a renowned academic. He was a top diplomat.
"He believed in the unity and unity of Nigeria He lived a world of service because he served the African continent, his country and his state. from us a life of legacy, "said Akinde.
In his remarks, Amosun said that the state had lost one of its icons.
"Daddy was a full-fledged colossus He was one of us youngest are very proud of.He was a great son of Ogun State.He brilliantly succeeded in all the capacities that he has served.In all facets, he did well, "said Amosun.
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