“We will continue to honour her”- President Buhari mourns composer of National pledge, Professor Adebola Adedoyin

Following the death of Professor Adebola Adedoyin, the composer of the National Pledge, President Buhari has paid a heartfelt tribute to the renowned professor of Education. Professor Adedoyin died on May 1 after a brief illness. 

In a statement released by Presidential aide, Femi Adesina today May 19, President Buhari said her patriotic fervour will be remembered anytime the national pledge is recited. 

”President Buhari asserts that the thoughtful and solemn words of the National Pledge by the iconic composer, have become an invocation to every citizen of the country to serve our fatherland with faithfulness, loyalty and honesty. The President submits that Nigerians will continue to honour the memory of this legend who in 33 words gave us a timeless promise to keep for the nation”the statement reads in part

 The President further extended his commiseration to the”Adedoyin family, friends and associates as well as the Government and people of Oyo State on the passing of the academic and writer, whose immense works will remain indelible in our minds.” He prayed for the Almighty God to grant her eternal rest.