Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa has announced the death of his father.
Suleimon Obasa died in the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 83, a statement by the speaker’s chief press secretary Eromosele Ebhomele said.
“Baba Obasa, a loving family man and community leader in his lifetime, was a successful businessman in the oil and gas and in the transportation sectors owning filling stations.
“He was also reputed for his success in farming, through which many citizens have always been empowered.
“A devout Muslim, Pa Obasa dedicated his life to the service of Allah and mankind taking care of the needy and the less privileged.
“He is survived by his wives, children and grandchildren among whom is the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly,” the statement said.
Obasa’s remains would be interred at 4 pm in the Agege (Old Abeokuta Motor Road) area of Lagos State, according to Islamic rites.
