Tears as LAWMA’s public affairs director buries husband
Wife of the deceased, Mrs. Folashade Kadiri (middle); her daughter, Olamide (2nd right); daughter’s friend, Sophiyat Sadiq (right); best friend of deceased, Eugene Irikannu (2nd left), and Seun Adeolu, brother to wife (left), during the Christian Wake for the late Oluwashola Akeem Kadiri, at the Beehive school hall, CBD, Alausa, Ikeja,
The remains of Mr. Oluwashola Kadiri, the late husband to the Director of Public Affairs, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Folashade Kadiri, were laid to rest on Friday at the private vaults, Atan Cemetery, Yaba, Lagos.
The late Kadiri, popularly called ‘Solar,’ an accomplished businessman, died on July 28, 2022, after a brief illness.
The funeral service held at Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, In his message, Vicar of Christ Anglican Church, Oworoshoki, Revd. Canon Garba Ibrahim Rika, who officiated, reminded the congregation about the inevitability of death for every human being, adding that individuals should endeavour to make a positive impact on people and leave the society better than they met it.
He stated that the deceased touched many lives meaningfully and should be emulated. He charged the congregation not to be found wanting in rendering assistance to the less privileged and downtrodden in society.
In her tribute, the wife of the deceased, Folashade, described him as a great family man, personal friend and confidant, a workaholic and good-natured fellow, who lived a rancour-free life and held no grudge against anyone.
She said: “Dearly beloved, as you take those glorious steps, down the long lonely road, towards the waiting hands of our Lord, please remember to look back at intervals, to your loved ones you left behind, and assume your new role of a guardian angel; watching over and praying for us without ceasing.
“I must also inform you, ‘Solar’, that it is not all tears upon your early transition. We got consolation from numerous testimonies of friends, acquaintances and others, all affirming your eventful life that permanently impacted humanity.
“I am deeply filled with immense gratitude to God Almighty, who made it possible for Oluwashola to have lived a life worthy of emulation. It has been a long journey of over 25 years together with him and I find it difficult to say good-bye here on earth.”
“I am, however, consoled that my beloved husband has gone to rest in the bosom of the Lord and has fulfilled the desire of every Christian, which is, to one day leave this sinful earth and meet our maker in heaven just like Oluwashola has done.
“I am also comforted in my hope and prayers that Oluwashola and I would one day meet again to part no more, at the feet of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”
The children of the deceased, Olasunkanmi and Olamide, also extolled the virtues of their father. According to them, “We thank God for your life, as I remember days we argued about football, world politics or random days I just chose to challenge you on a random topic because it was one of the best ways to get great insights from you. We even shared mutual interest in our love for cars and art.”
According to Olamide, “I can’t bring myself to write this because a part of me is still waiting for you to come home and say ‘Olamide Kadiri’, while rubbing my head. I never could have asked for a better father, you showed me I could achieve anything in life if I could only put my mind to it. You worked hard and played even harder, never failing to be there for your family and friends.”
LAWMA staff, led by the management team, joined the deceased wife, her children, family, friends and well wishers to pay their last respect to the departed business tycoon.
In a consoling message for the deceased family, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, said: The management and staff of LAWMA stand firm with you at this profoundly challenging period even as we unanimously pray that God will comfort you, your children and the extended family of your husband.”
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