DIGNITARIES GATHER IN HONOUR OF LATE DR. SURAJU ADESINA.

Islamic scholars, traditional rulers, educationists and dignitaries within and outside Ibarapa land including delegation from the University of Ibadan on Friday, 6th September 2024 gathered to pray and pay last respect to the late frontline Vetrenary Medical practitioner and phillantropist, Alhaji (Dr.) Suraju Adesina (Alabere) for his 8 days fidau prayer.

In a short sermon at the event which took place at his residence, Alabere quarters, Iberekodo, the guest lecturer, Sheikh Yaqub Onikeke, who described “LIFE” as temporal which can only be determined by God. According to him, God giveth and taketh LIFE at destined time.

The presiding Imam and the Chief Imam of Iberekodo, Sheikh Ligali Adebayo described the lated Medical practitioner as a devoted Muslim who used his time on the divide to serve Allah, relatives, Community and humanity at large.

The Chief Imam of Igboora, Sheikh Yisau Alobalowo, in a short prayer sympathised with the Oluaso of Iberekodo and family of Late Dr. Suraju for the loss he described as Allah’s verdict which no individual has power against.

Dignitaries at the prayer session include the widow of the late Dr. Suraju Adesina, Alhaja Aminat Adesina and children, the Oluaso of Iberekodo, Oba Jamiu Adedamola Badmos and chiefs, the Dean faculty of Vetrenary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Prof. Olufunke Ola Davies and staffs of the faculty, former Oyo State Commissioner for water resources, Alhaji Azeez Adeoye, former Chairmen of Ibarapa Central Local Government, Hon. Yemi Akinlabi and Hon. Abeeb, Prof. Fatimah Abdulkareem, Alhaji Moshood Salami, Prince Olatayo Adeoye, Acting Rector, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Dr. Gbade Akinteye, Igboora High school old students, relatives and well wishers.

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY:

Alhaji Dr. Suraj Adegoke Adesina was born on January 15, 1964 to Pay Salaudeen Adesina (Alabere) of Iki, Ayete and Mrs Wosilat Adesina of Ayannagi compound, Iberekodo, Igbo-ora.

The young Suraju attended Ansar – Ud- Deen school 1, Saganun, Igboora for his primary education between 1972-1978 and proceeded to Igboora High school for his secondary education from 1983-1985. He pursued his HSC at the Government College, Apata, Ibadan between 1983-1985. In 1986, he gained admission to the University of Ibadan to study veterinary medicine and surgery and graduated with Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in 1982.

Dr. Suraju Adesina completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program at the Presidency, Abuja in 1993.

He worked briefly at Obasanjo Farms, Ota and resigned to embark on his career as a private practitioner.

On 27th April, 2019, Nigeria Veterinary Medicine Association (NVMA), Oyo State chapter awarded Dr. Suraju Adesina as a distinguish vetrenary service practitioner. Similarly, on 17th November, 2023, the faculty of vetrenary medicine, University of Ibadan awarded him a distinguish aluminus award.

He was until his death, member of Oyo State youth consultative committee representing Ibarapa North Local Government.

He founded Adisa Veterinary Konsult limited and achieved remarkable success in the business globally.

He is survived by his wife, Alhaja Aminat Adesina nee Adesope and blessed with children. He answered the call of Allah on Thursday, 29th August 2024 after a brief illness.