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| Chief Victor Adedoyin Fagbemi. |
Founder of Citimark Carriers and Skylimit Courier Nigeria Limited and elder statesman Chief Victor Adedoyin Fagbemi, has passed on to eternal glory.
The Ekiti
state-born philanthropist, who died on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the age
of 81, was known for his selflessness, forthrightness, humility, generosity,
and community service.
An
accomplished son of Emure-Ekiti, the late Aro of Oshodi, Lagos State, and
Bobagunwa of Itapa, Ekiti, he made invaluable contributions to nation-building
in various capacities in Lagos and Ekiti states. Widely known as
"Energy" in political circles, the late Chief Fagbemi was a key
political figure in Aboru, Lagos State. He was honored with the prestigious
titles of Chairman, Community leader, and Bashorun of Aboru during his
lifetime.
The late
pioneer president of the Dynamic Club, Emure-Ekiti, lived a purposeful life,
leaving behind a legacy rooted in discipline, integrity, and service to God and
humanity.
During a
service of songs held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Beechnut
Street, Houston, Texas, in the United States of America (USA) family and loved
ones paid tribute to him as a man of the people who used his resources to serve
society.
Other burial
arrangements scheduled in Nigeria to honor the deceased include a service of
songs at RCCG City of Light, Aboru, Lagos State, on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Lying-in-State
at the late Chief Fagbemi's residence in Emure-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Thursday,
May 7, 2026.
Funeral
service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Emure-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Friday, May
8, 2026, and a Thanksgiving service on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Mercy Gate
Provincial Headquarters, Emure-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Survived by
wives, children, and grandchildren, the late Chief Fagbemi will be deeply
missed by family, friends, business associates, and political allies, many of
whom he mentored across various spheres of life.
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