The Eagleonline Editor Loses Dad

The 95 year-old Balogun hailed from the esteemed Adelanwa family of Oja-Agbo, Gbagura, in Abeokuta North Local Government Area.

A renowned businessman, community and religious leader in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, Alhaji Abdul Ganiyu Balogun, has passed on. He was the father of Tajudeen Balogun, an editor with The Eagleonline.

Platforms Africa reports that the announcement was contained in a press release, signed by the deceased son, Tajudeen, on Saturday.

Alhaji Balogun, who lived a fulfilling life of 95 years, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, after a brief illness in Abeokuta.

He was laid to rest the same day at his Iyanbu residence, Obantoko, Abeokuta, in accordance with Islamic rites.

The late Alhaji Balogun hailed from the esteemed Adelanwa family of Oja-Agbo, Gbagura, in Abeokuta North Local Government Area.

A prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist, Alhaji Balogun was a leading wool and sleep solutions merchant in Kemta Oloko, Abeokuta.

Until his passing, he actively participated and contributed to community development initiatives.

Alhaji Balogun is survived by Kudirat Omolade Kolajo, daughter and (retired School Head); Tajudeen Balogun (Deputy Editor, The Eagleonline newspaper), Lukmon Balogun (businessman), and other children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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