A wake keep was held in Gwagwalada Abuja to celebrate the life of late Dr. Adeyemi Sunday Adeniran, a 55-year-old medical practitioner who died on September 19, 2026, after a protracted illness at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital. Pastor Nosakhare Izevbige of Foursquare Gospel Church, Keida, Gwagwalada Abuja, urged Nigerians to live a life worthy of emulation, saying that death is a debt every living soul must pay.
Pastor Izevbige described late Dr. Adeyemi as a good man who lived for the betterment of humanity within and outside the Federal Capital Territory. He prayed God to grant the soul of late Dr. Adeyemi Sunday Adeniran eternal rest and his family the fortitude to bear the loss. The cleric emphasized that the best way to live is to leave a good legacy behind for family and loved ones in society.
Dr. George Ebong, Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, FCT Chapter, paid tribute to late Dr. Adeyemi on behalf of the association. He described late Dr. Adeyemi as a dedicated and committed medical practitioner who made significant intellectual contributions to the betterment of the association. Dr. Ebong said late Dr. Adeyemi Sunday Adeniran would be greatly missed by the NMA, FCT Chapter.
Dr. Magaji Basil, Head of Health Department, Bwari Area Council, also paid tribute to late Dr. Adeyemi on behalf of Heads of Health Departments in the six Area Councils of the FCT. He described the deceased as a God-fearing medical practitioner who lived for humanity. Dr. Basil prayed for the gentle soul of late Dr. Adeyemi Sunday Adeniran to rest in peace and decried the vacuum left behind among HODs of Health in the six Area Councils of the FCT.
Family members, friends, colleagues, and neighbors who paid tribute to late Dr. Adeyemi said he lived a purposeful life through his generosity, kindness, and love for the upliftment of humanity. They shared stories and memories of his life, highlighting his positive impact on those around him. The tributes showed that late Dr. Adeyemi Sunday Adeniran was a well-respected and beloved member of his community.
The wake keep featured songs, testimonies, and prayers for the family of the deceased. Late Dr. Adeyemi Sunday Adeniran, until his death, was the Director, Primary Health Department, Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT. He will be laid to rest on October 2, 2026, at Christian Cemetery, Gwagwalada Abuja. The event was a testament to the impact he had on the lives of those who knew him.
The outpouring of tributes and condolences showed that late Dr. Adeyemi Sunday Adeniran will be deeply missed by his community. His legacy will live on through the lives he touched and the memories he created. The family, friends, and colleagues of late Dr. Adeyemi Sunday Adeniran continue to mourn his loss and celebrate his life.
Key points
- Dr. Adeyemi Sunday Adeniran, a dedicated medical practitioner, died on September 19, 2026, at the age of 55.
- A wake keep was held in Gwagwalada Abuja to celebrate his life and pay tributes to his memory.
- Late Dr. Adeyemi Sunday Adeniran will be laid to rest on October 2, 2026, at Christian Cemetery, Gwagwalada Abuja.
