Elder statesman Fagbemi passes on
Founder of Citimark Carriers and Skylimit Courier Nigeria Ltd and an elder statesman, Chief Victor Fagbemi, has passed on. The Ekiti State-born philanthropist, who died on January 24 at the
Founder of Citimark Carriers and Skylimit Courier Nigeria Ltd and an elder statesman, Chief Victor Fagbemi, has passed on.
The Ekiti State-born philanthropist, who died on January 24 at the age of 81, was known for his selflessness, forthrightness, humility, generosity and community service.
An accomplished son of Emure-Ekiti, the late Aro of Oshodi, Lagos State, and Bobagunwa of Itapa, Ekiti, made invaluable contributions to nation-building in capacities in Lagos and Ekiti states. Widely known as “Energy” in political circles, the late Chief Fagbemi was a key political figure in Aboru, Lagos State. He was honoured with the prestigious titles of Chairman, Community Leader and Bashorun of Aboru during his life.
The late pioneer president of Dynamic Club, Emure-Ekiti, lived a purposeful life, leaving behind a legacy rooted in discipline, integrity and service to God and humanity.
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During a service of songs held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Beechnut Street, Houston, Texas, in the United States of America (USA), family members and loved ones paid tributes to him as a man of the people, who used his resources to serve the society.
Other burial arrangements scheduled in Nigeria to honour the deceased include a service of songs at RCCG City of Light, Aboru, Lagos State, on April 24.
Lying-in-State holds at the late Chief Fagbemi’s home in Emure-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on May 7.
Funeral service will take place at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Emure-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on May 8, and a thanksgiving service on May 10 at Mercy Gate Provincial Headquarters, Emure-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Survived by wives, children and grandchildren, the late Fagbemi will be missed by family, friends, business associates and political allies, many of whom he mentored across spheres of life.
