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The Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Alumni Association (MAPALUM) has announced with deep sorrow the passing of its immediate past National President, Arch. Sulaimon Oladipo.
A statement on Wednesday by the Lagos Chapter President of MAPAULUM, Gafar Odubote, said that late Oladipo died in the early hours of Wednesday, April 8, 2026, after a brief illness.
Odubote said that this was confirmed by the deceased spouse, Mrs. Elizabeth Oladipo.
The former National President passed away at about 5:00 a.m. at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, following a protracted illness and a prior successful surgical procedure.
Until his demise, Oladipo was a retired Director of Architecture Services with the Ogun State Ministry of Housing and remained a committed member of the alumni body, contributing significantly to its growth and unity.
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Odubote described his death as a monumental loss to the MAPOLY alumni, noting that his leadership, dedication, and service to the asdo and the architectural profession would be gravely missed.
He said: “On behalf of MAPALUM Lagos Chapter, I prayed for the repose of his soul and asked Almighty Allah to grant him eternal rest and comfort the family, friends and associates he left behind.”
Oladipo would be buried later today in accordance with Islamic rites, he said.
In the same vein, the management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, said it received the news of the passing of a former Council Member, Arc. Sulaimon Olatunji Sunday Oladipo, today, 8th April, 2026.
Arc. Sulaimon, fondly known as Arc. SOS, was a distinguished alumnus who graduated in 1987 from the Department of Architecture. He also served as the National President of the MAPOLY Alumni Association (MAPALUM).
Following years of meritorious service, the late Arc. Sulaimon retired as a Director at the Ogun State Ministry of Housing in 2024.
In his condolence message, the Rector, Arc. Dr. ‘Koye Jolaoso said, “Arc. Sulaimon’s impactful contributions as a stakeholder remain indelible in the development of the Polytechnic. He was a supportive colleague, an accomplished individual, and a reliable leader.”
His burial rites will take place today at his residence, Adeyinka Boulevard, Liberty Estate, Laderin, Abeokuta, by 4:00pm.
The Rector, on behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Staff, and Students, prays that Allah (The Exalted) will accept his return, grant his loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss, and admit him into Al-Jannatul Firdaus.
NOP NIGERIA
