The National President of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), Mr. Wole Adedoyin said he received with sadness, news of the passing away of the very distinguished Yoruba writer and a retired teacher, Chief Oladejo Okediji.
SYNW National Secretary, Mr. Izunna Okafor said “SYNW extends heartfelt condolences to Chief Oladejo Okediji’s family, friends and associates as they mourn the Yoruba literary icon who has left behind a legacy of notable works such as Aja lo leru (1969), Agbalagba Akan (1971), Oga Ni Bukola (1972),Rere Run (1973),Imura Idanwo Yoruba (1978), Atoto Arere (1981), Sango (1987), Opa Agbeleka (1989),Binu ti ri (1989), Aajo Aje (1997), Running After Riches (1999), Karin Kapo (2007), Aaro Olomoge (2014) and Ohun Enu Agba (2018).
“SYNW believes that the late Chief Oladejo Okediji, who also had a successful career as an accomplished author and professional teacher, will be long remembered for his meekness, attentiveness, commitment to excellence and the profound understanding of human affairs exhibited in his writings”, the statement said.
SYNW urged members of Chief Oladejo Okediji’s family, his fellow authors and all who mourn him to take solace in the knowledge that the much admired writer’s beliefs, views and insights will live forever through the body of works he has left behind for present and future generations.
SYNW prayed that Almighty God will receive Chief Oladejo Okediji’s soul and grant him peaceful eternal rest.
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