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1 Year After: Senator Simeon Oduoye Remembered

It is exactly one year today since Senator Simeon Olasunkanmi Oduoye, AIG (Rtd.), passed away.

The former Administrator of Niger and Ebonyi States and senator who represented Osun Central Senatorial District between 2007 and 2011 died on March 21, 2014, after a brief illness. He was 69.

Oduoye was given a befitting burial on May 2, 2014, in his hometown, Ikirun, where prominent personalities from across the society gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of the respected police officer, politician and elder statesman.

According to Barrister Kayode Oduoye, the deceased's first son and the Osun State PDP candidate for the Odo-Otin/Ifelodun/Boripe Federal Constituency in the forthcoming election, a thanksgiving service will be held tomorrow, Sunday, March 22, 2015, in honour of his late father.

In a remembrance message, Kayode wrote:

“365 days REMEMBRANCE:

We remember our father, late Senator Simeon Olasunkanmi Oduoye, AIG-RTD, today, and his memory will continue to live in our hearts.

A thanksgiving service will be held in his honour tomorrow, Sunday, March 22, 2015, by 10am at CAC Oke-Ibukun, Owode, Isale-Agunji, Ikirun.

Refreshments for guests follow at his residence in Ikirun by 1pm. We will be honoured if you can join us tomorrow.

Thank you and God bless.”

Barr. Kayode Oduoye, Esq.

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