Tinubu mourns renowned educationist Chief Atanda

President Bola Tinubu has conveyed his condolences to the Atanda family of Iwo in Osun State over the passing of their patriarch and former Chairman of Old Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Chief Oluremi Ademola Atanda. 

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu praised Chief Atanda’s contributions to education and development in Nigeria. 

The President also offered condolences to the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, and the people of Iwoland, praying for the repose of the elder statesman’s soul and honoured his legacy.

Chief Atanda, who was the Eketa of Iwoland, founded the Atanda Continuing Education Centre, a renowned institution that prepared many students for university education in the 1970s and 1980s. 

He was also a member of the 1978 Constituent Assembly and the 1994-1995 Political Reforms Conference.

“President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the Atanda family over the passing of their patriarch, Chief Oluremi Ademola Atanda, former Chairman of Old Oyo State Civil Service Commission.

“The late Atanda, who was the Eketa of Iwoland in Osun State, founded the respected Atanda Continuing Education Centre, which served as a training ground for many students preparing for university education in the South-west of Nigeria in the 70s and 80s.

“He was a member of the 1978 Constituent Assembly and the 1994-1995 Political Reforms Conference.

“President Tinubu mourns the renowned educationist and administrator who contributed immensely to the development of Old Oyo State and Nigeria.

“While commiserating with the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, and the people of Iwoland, President Tinubu prays for the repose of the soul of the elder statesman,” the statement reads.