Mufutau Olanihun, Ibadan based socialite, businessman and
philanthropist, (aka Olowo ti nfi Owo saanu) has died of protracted illness on
Sunday at the age of 69.
A family source who did not give her name said: “Our
father and brother is dead. He died at the age of 69 and was buried on Sunday.
An appropriate family spokesperson will speak on his death at an appropriate
time. We urge the public to pray for his soul and that of the loved ones he
left behind,” she said.
Among the early mourners is Alhaji Isiaq Kunle Sanni, Chairman
of Muslim Community in Oyo State who described the deceased as a great
philanthropist, leader and benevolent individual who would be missed by the
Ummah.
“His contribution to industry and education in Nigeria
will be remembered for ages. In his private capacity, he gave thousands of
scholarships to the less privileged children and offered Zakah to others in
need,” he said.
Olanihun is survived by wives, children and grandchildren.
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