Professor Felicia Adebola Adedoyin, a renowned Professor of Education and composer of Nigeria’s National Pledge, is dead.
Professor Adedoyin died on May 1 after a brief illness and Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has paid a heartfelt tribute to her.
In a statement released by his media aide, Femi Adesina on Wednesday May 19, President Buhari said her patriotic fervour will be remembered anytime the national pledge is recited.
“President Buhari asserts that the thoughtful and solemn words of the National Pledge by the iconic composer, have become an invocation to every citizen of the country to serve our fatherland with faithfulness, loyalty and honesty.
“Nigerians will continue to honour the memory of this legend who in 33 words gave us a timeless promise to keep for the nation,” the statement read in part.
Adesina added that President Buhari extended his commiseration to the “Adedoyin family, friends and associates as well as the Government and people of Oyo State on the passing of the academic and writer, whose immense works will remain indelible in our minds.”
He prayed for the Almighty God to grant her eternal rest.