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ALHAJI (CHIEF) KAMORUDEEN AKANBI

OLANIRAN ABIOSE 28th August, 1937 - 7th April, 2021 14th April, 2021

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Iko, Omo olokun olaa, Omo olokun eshin, Omo oniyan pupa, Omo olobe pupa, Ogunyan pupa fun alejo pupa, Oju nti alejo, Oju ntiyan. Mo duro owo mi oto'shin, Mo no'ga owo mi Oto'shin, Awon agbagba ibe, nwon ni nwa sun gbalanka, igbati nwa sun yeke, ishin nwo Simi lowo, ishin nwo Simi lenu. Yokoto niku aji'faa, igbati njifa mo inu wa ku pelenbe. Omo akekuya, Omo oniku ariwo. Omo oniku ojo'jo, Oniku agbo sogbanu lono oko. Oloyo kin bini ka ma wa Ola Kiri, Oloyo kin bini ka ree singba. Kaka ki nsigba nre Oyo le ko owo wa. Omo aji ba' oba lowo. Kana'njigba Omo okun olaa.

ALHAJI (CHIEF) KAMORUDEEN AKANBI

OLANIRAN ABIOSE 28th August, 1937 - 7th April, 2021

Biography Alhaji Kamorudeen Akanbi Olaniran Abiose was born on 28th August 1937 in Olaleye compound Ijaiye, Abeokuta, to Chief Surakatu Adigun Abiose and Alhaja chief Sabitiu Awero Abiose. He started his education at Methodist Primary School Ijaiye, Abeokuta in 1948. He attended Alabama Baptist Secondary School Oke Saje, Abeokuta and finished in 1958, to further his education, He obtained a certificate in Commerce from Rapid Result College LTD in London, UK. He got a job as a Clerk at CFAO Motors in Marina, Lagos in 1959. He Later enrolled at Yaba college of education, graduating in 1961 with a National Diploma Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Management. Fresh out of college, he embarked on a career as a Sales Professional fueled with his underlying urge to become a Business Man. He was hired by Sunflag Nigeria Limited as a sale representative in 1961, as a top performer in the company, he met and exceeded all sales goal and targets, which earned him a promotion to become the sales Manager in 1969. He was a careful and studious businessman who refrained from taking unnecessary risks, he sensed an opportunity in the Textile industry, and he decided to establish a textile trading company "Kamstar Trading Store" in 1974, His dynamic leadership and vision have driven the company to tremendous success that the business expanded very quickly and birthed Kamstar Garment Factory in 1980. His zeal to amass wealth, yet humble and generous, he ventured into Real estate investment, as a property developer/builder. His major development projects were within Lagos Island, Mushin and Ikeja. WIFES Alhaja Wasilat Abeke Abiose Mrs Comfort Tanimowo Abiose Alhaja Taibat Olateju Abiose Alhaja Kudirat Omosholape Abiose Alhaja Idayat Abiose

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ALHAJI (CHIEF) KAMORUDEEN AKANBI

OLANIRAN ABIOSE 28th August, 1937 - 7th April, 2021

CHILDREN Mr Monsuru ishola Abiose (late) Mr Wasiu Olayinka Abiose UK Mr Waheed Akolade Abiose UK Alhaja Sitikatu Awele Abiose-Adigun Alhaji Moruff Abiose UK Mr Surajudeen Abiose USA Sheriff Deen Oladipupo Abiose USA Alhaji Habeeb Abiose Shell Nigeria Mrs Mufufiat Olatanwa Abiose-Alatise USA Mr Hammed Abiose Mrs Azeezat Abiose-Lawal Mrs Kafayat Abiose- Adisa !!! UK Miss Fatimah Abiose USA Mr Yusuf Abiose Canada Mr Moshood Abiose USA Mr Abdulfatai Abiose Mr Abdulazeez Abiose Mr Abdulbasit Abiose USA ISLAMIC TITLES Seriki Adini of Ijaiye Muslim community Aare Adinni of Adebakin central mosque Abeokuta Bashorun Adinni of oke popo central mosque Lagos Island Bashorun Adinni of estate community central mosque Isolo Lagos Baba Adinni of Igbeyinadun Central mosque Isolo Lagos Baba Adinni of Jafis Central mosque Egan Lagos ASSOCIATIONS Social clubs Egba Social club Banuso social club Ijaiye Parapo Young millionaires Patron of Muslim students society of Nigeria, Isolo branch AWARDS The most dedicated staff in Sunflag Nigeria limited in 1963, The Best sales manager in 1979,1981,1982,1984,

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OLANIRAN ABIOSE 28th August, 1937 - 7th April, 2021

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OLANIRAN ABIOSE 28th August, 1937 - 7th April, 2021

Tributes from the Children Alhaji chief kamorudeen Akanbi olaniran Abiose, fondly called Alhaji Koko Jiji by his childrenno word is enough to describe you. Your heartfelt love for your children was great. You taught us to be accommodating, caring, adaptable Industrious and self-reliant. You demonstrated fairness, tolerance and you enthusiastically were delighted in lifting up members of your family and others that came your way. Baba mi your enduring love for all your children will hopefully sustain us as you left us to have a permanent rest from life toils. You meant so much to all of us. Now that you are out of sight, we will physically miss you but our joy is that you are happier now and no longer in pain. We will hold you close in our hearts. Goodbye, our lovely father. May Allah grant you 'Aljannah Firdaus.' I thank you all both family and friends alike, Alhaji would be proud of the respect you have shown him and honoured by your presence at his Fidau Pray Jazak Allah Khair. Abdul Wasiu Olayinka Abiose. Olori Ebi Alhaji chief kamorudeen Akanbi ABIOSE. Words are not enough to describe you, but as a father, you have thought us to be kind and generous, among other things we've learnt from you. I am proud and happy to be your son and extremely happy to call you my father. We love you but Allah loves you more. Sun re o. Akolade ABIOSE Babami olaniran baba olasubomi Awele, olohun aba mi fi orun ke yin, olohon aba mi pa asese yin re. Akanbi iko omo oloku esin omo oloku ola, olohun aba mi fi orun ke yin. You were such a great and loving father may your beautiful soul rest in perfect peace. Love you, dad. Siti Abiose My dad, father of all You are an amazing and a great father, not just to me and all my brothers and sisters, but to everyone you came across till you left this world. I feel so blessed to have you as my father, and I'm thankful to Allah for the wonderful life you have given me. Alhamdulilah for showing us the right path, and I pray Almighty Allah to forgive all your shortcomings and accept your returns to Jannat Firdaus Moruf Abiose

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OLANIRAN ABIOSE 28th August, 1937 - 7th April, 2021

Farewell Daddy You will surely be missed; never knew you would leave us soon. You were a great man, father, adviser and great supporter to all of your children. You loved God and honoured him till your death and did your best to help those around. I remember the sacrifice you made and how much of yourself you gave even when it wasn't convenient. You were always willing to listen to me and offer a helping hand and for that, I am eternally grateful. Life without you will be so different, but I am glad I had the privilege of being your son, and I wouldn't trade that for anything in the world. You will always be in our thoughts, prayers and in our hearts and you will never be forgotten. Rest well dad.May Allah grant you `Aljannah Firdaus'. Surajudeen Olawale Abiose Alhaji Kamorudeeb Abiose Farewell Dad! Dad, I really miss you, never knew you would leave us so suddenly, you were a good man, you advised me and did your best to provide for my siblings and me. You tried your best in helping people, I am saddened that death took you away, but God said in all things we should give him thanks. Rest in peace Dad Your Son Sheriff Oladipupo Abiose Alhaji chief Kamorudeen Akanbi Abiose was a good father to his children and generous to mankind in general. May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and accept him as his servant. Amin Alhaji Habeeb Abiose Alhaji Chief kamorudeen Akanbi Olaniran Abiose you are a great father, the best father anyone can ever have. It really hurts to know that you are not here anymore daddy. I can't help but smile at the good memories and great times I had with you. I'm glad l gave you a hug every chance I had. Daddy, l will always remember the good memories times we share together that really motivates me to follow your path and do better. I will really miss you, till we meet again. I prayed that May Almighty Allah grants you Aljana Firdaus and forgive your shortcoming. Sun re ooo Baba ejiwunmi. Ololade Abiose-Alatishe My father hmm! A great soul that serves everyone All the time My appreciation for my father's greatness cannot be measured. Rest in peace dad, may Allah grant you Aljannah Firdaus (Amen) Abdul Hammed Oladoja Abiose

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ALHAJI (CHIEF) KAMORUDEEN AKANBI

OLANIRAN ABIOSE 28th August, 1937 - 7th April, 2021

The greatest father of all. my world best . so blessed to have you as a father, my adorable, irreplaceable mentor. Alhamdulillah for a life well spent. May Allah (SWT) overlook your shortcomings and grant you Aljannah Firdaus. Amin. Sun re o Akanbi. Ajiun Abiose-Lawal Thank you for showing love and care to your children. Thank you Daddy, for being an example of hard work and principled living. He has been the shining example to me of true Godly manhood. I pray that his lessons of responsibility, moral virtue, and love will be engraved on my heart always. Please heal him of his affliction. My father also has given me all the right directions to believe in God. I love, respect and Cherish you Daddy, you are so special to me. Kafayat Abiose “Writing a whole book is not enough to describe the man my dad was, Alhaji as we all call him was the best father anyone could ask for, he was caring, dedicated, hardworking and his zeal to help others can never be quantified. I am blessed and proud to be your daughter. You will always be loved and missed by us Fatima Abiose Daddy, I'm still struggling with the reality that you have gone to rest, you were a kind and caring father, you won my heart severally with how you treated people and your generosity. You never judge or condemn us, even when we were wrong, instead, you talked to us and helped guide us down the right path. I can't ever forget how you stood by me, during my late wife's incident, you held my hand, you told me, “This too shall pass”. I was terrified, I couldn't sleep, you came over to my house, you slept beside me on the bed to comfort me and prayed for me for days, and I'm confident that you would do the same for us all. Dad, you are a truly rare gem, a father everyone should have, the story of your life is a reflection of your legacy; Unity, Peace and Love, which I pray Almighty Allah strengthens us to uphold those values and also pass them down to our children. (Amin) Rest In Peace Dad Yours Beloved Yusuf Ajibola Abiose.

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OLANIRAN ABIOSE 28th August, 1937 - 7th April, 2021

Dad was never a man of many words; he expressed his love through his actions, and he would do anything for anyone, which he DID. The true measure of a man is how much love he gives; how selflessly he shares whatever he can to help others; how consistently he lifts up those around him. My Dad left an impact on every person he met, even strangers (who didn't stay strangers very long because he was just so damn friendly). The love my Dad spread on this Earth continues to grow and will live on, and that is the ultimate measure of any human being. I know the pain of losing my dad will perhaps never leave me. I imagine it will ease with time as I process and get through it, but I don't suspect I will get over it. My Dad, Alhaji Kamorudeen Abiose, will forever be in my heart until the day it stops beating. And I am grateful that I am becoming a more fully realized human being, a more caring, compassionate, and empathetic person because of my Dad. Still, I would forfeit anything for the sake of having him back. Dad, my mind still talks to you. My heart still looks for you. My soul knows you are at peace. I love you, Dad. Now and forevermore. Moshood Abiose Dear Father, I know you are in a better place now. Your late wives would give you a great welcome. You taught us all the be entrepreneurs and be self-dependent. You stood by us and created time for all of us. You were a great Dad to all your children. You supported your family and friends. During your illness, we all stood and tried all our possible best. Allah loves you more. Sleep well dad, your legacy would be respected, and we would continue to make you proud. From Fatai Abolade ABIOSE CEO, Fatzohn Limited. My dad, a strong, intelligent, dedicated and honest man. you sacrificed your years doing good for your children, your family and your friends without wanting or expecting anything in return. My dad, you set an example to others, for your integrity and loyalty. There wasn't anything you wouldn't do to make our life better. your joyful, positive spirit was remarkable, along with your acceptance of everyone you knew. My dad, you were a very dedicated leader and gave your all in everything you set your heart to do. We were always taken care of very well, and we always felt so proud of you, for who you were. Now, you are in the afterlife. We still feel so proud of you, and we are marvel at all you were and all you did. Our love for you stays strong as the days go by. you are still our hero!! Your legacy would be respected forever. LOVE YOU Azeez Abiose

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OLANIRAN ABIOSE 28th August, 1937 - 7th April, 2021

Tributes from the Family My Dad, Boss, and Adviser..... God saw that he was getting tired, A cure was not to be. So, He put His arms around him and whispered, “Come with Me.” Although we loved him dearly, We could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hardworking hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes “The Best”. On 7th April 2021 was the day he left us, a day we grieved with utmost sadness, but Alhamdulillah our mind is at rest because we know him to be a companion of the Qur'an which we pray should intercede on his behalf Insha Allah. His religious commitment was enviable, so also his compassionate nature. Praying for him is a daily habit for us, I guess maybe that's the reason why those memories we had with him refuse to wane away. You touched so many lives by your selflessness and countless acts of kindness, always giving and never expecting any favours in return. Your dedication to a cause was what set you apart. For every institution you worked for, you laid the path for others to succeed. The benefits of your hard work are a living testimony for so many young men and women you took under your wings at a personal and professional level. Boss, you were and will always be an inspiration to me, the entire family and anyone who worked with you. You have left a void in the family that will never be filled. While we mourn today, we also take comfort in the fact that your mission on earth has been fulfilled. We thank the Almighty Allah for your life and bid you farewell until we meet again. May Allah have mercy on you Dad and admit you to Jannatul Firdaus. Hon. Aderibigbe S. A. "Alhaji Kamardeen Abiose cannot be forgotten by me. He came into my life when I was down and he lifted me up and today, to God be the Glory. A kind and extremely generous man have gone. I pray Almighty Allah to grant him the best part of Jannah (Firdaus) Ameen". Alhaji Wasiu Sikiru To The Most Darling Uncle Ina Ina liLah waina ilahi rajihun. "How do you say "GoodBye" to someone- when you haven't actually come to terms with the fact that they are actually Gone"

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Alhaji as he was generally called was a wonderful uncle to me more like a father, a Loving Brother to his sisters, the World's best Father to my Cousins and the most magnificent Grandpa ever. He was an important personality in the family and the community, a position that would be very difficult for anyone to fit into. We are all blessed to have known him, we prayed that Almighty Allah Grant you Aljanat Firdaus. Waliu Akinola

Tributes from the Grandchildren My grandpa was an exceptional father to many, a great leader and caring father. Growing up with you was an honour for me up till your last day and I will miss you dearly grandpa. I bless the Almighty for a life well spent for we are compensated that you're in a better place resting with your maker...I love you so much grandpa. Sun re o oo Akanbi Aminat Abeo Shijuola Abiose Grandchild Abiose...granddaughter

My name is Abdul-Basit Abiose, and I am the last child of Alhaji (Chief) Kamorudeen Akanbi Abiose. My Dad lived life full of joy and happiness. Whenever I think of him, I remember how loving and caring he was to everyone around him, even to people that are not relatives. My dad was smart, clever, handy, humorous, things that made people around him fall in love with him more. I literally spent my entire childhood with him. He was my source of inspiration, playing major role in developing my perspective. I'm happy and proud to say he did a good job. I used to see my Dad as an Immortal (someone that cannot die), so imagine how I'm feeling right now after his passing. Dad, I'll always miss you. I've wonderful memories of you, so I'll always think of you with a smile, and I hope it is the same for everyone.

APPRECIATION On behalf of our Olori -Ebi, Abdul Wasiu Olayinka Ajao Abiose, the children and entire family of Abiose: -Want to thank everyone for your sympathy and support during the loss of our beloved father, Alhaji (Chief) Kamorudeen Akanbi Olaniran Abiose. May Allah bless you all for things you did to honour him. The respect and honour you have shown our father has been such amazing. We cannot thank you enough. JazakAllak Khair. We truly appreciate the team of the officiating Imams especially from the following Mosque: 1. Anuoluwapo Mosque. 2. Adebakinn Mosque 3. Abese Mosque 4. Oyalowo Mosque 5. Itaogun Mosque 6. Ayuba Mosque 7. Oladosu Mosque 8. Modeke Mosque 9. Ojaale Mosque 10. Igbeyin Adun Mosque 11. Omindale Mosque 12. Omotara Mosque 13. Mayegun Mosque. Thank you very much for setting up a beautiful - Salat janazah. We truly appreciate your service We are all deeply grateful to all who supported us either with their prayers, guidance, personal time and finances for this enviable funeral. We asked Allah the most High to reward you all for your sacrifice of love. Many thanks.