Burial Of Prominent Nigerian Businessman Murdered In South Africa, Solarin Holds Today

Sadly, the remains of prominent Nigerian businessman, Olusola Solarin who was shot dead by robbers in Pretoria, South Africa would be laid to rest today In Sagamu, Ogun State.

Information available to us revealed that the funeral rites of the industrious businessman whose life was cut short by daredevils would be held by 10am today at the High Court road by Badmus Blocks store along Sagamu International Market, Sagamu, Ogun state.

The deceased was the husband of Doris Ikeri-Solarin, who was recently elected as the Vice President of the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA).

He was attacked in his shop on Sunday, December 12 and killed by the assailants some distance away from the shop.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian community in South Africa last Thursday honoured the late businessman with a service of songs.

The service was held for Solarin on Thursday, December 23, at the Jesus The Breath Of Life International Ministry in Pretoria.

The lying in state and service of songs lasted three hours, between 4 pm and 7 pm.

Several tributes were paid to the beloved Comrade Olusola, who would be remembered for his selflessness, big heart, and active support for the Nigerian community and Nigeria as a nation.

Rev Dr. Harold Anagu described Sola as “a good, faithful, loving, understanding, and Godly man, husband, father, uncle, and son to this generation, Africa, our nation Nigeria, to the Nigerian community in South Africa, to his extended and immediate families”.