A Deputy Editor of The Eagle Online, Tajudeen Balogun, has lost his father who is a renowned businessman, community and religious leader in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, Alhaji Abdul Ganiyu Balogun.
The announcement was contained in a press release signed and made available to The Eagle Online by the Deputy Editor on Saturday.
Alhaji Balogun, who lived a fulfilling life of 95 years, passed away on October 17, 2024 during 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 a daughter, Kudirat Omolade Kolajo, who is a retired School Head; Tajudeen Balogun, Deputy Editor, The Eagle Online; Lukmon Balogun, a businessman; and other children, grandchildren and great grandchildren
