Ogun Remembers FATGBEMS Founder Alhaji Gbemisola on 14th Anniversary.
Ogun Remembers FATGBEMS Founder Alhaji Gbemisola on 14th Anniversary.
On this day, 12 October 2012,Alhaji Abdul Fatai Olalekan Akanmu Gbemisola, the founder of FATGBEMS Groups, passed away at the age of 64 in a Lagos hospital.
A prominent businessman, community leader and philanthropist, Alhaji Gbemisola was known for his contributions to commerce, employment and community development in Ogun State and beyond. Through his business ventures, he helped create opportunities and support livelihoods, leaving a lasting mark on the communities he served.
His influence extended beyond business. Those who remember him also recall his commitment to service and his concern for the wellbeing of others. His work reflected a belief that enterprise could contribute not only to economic growth but also to stronger communities and improved lives.
Alhaji Gbemisola was laid to rest according to Islamic rites on 13 October 2012 at his Amdallat residence in Ibara GRA, Abeokuta. His burial brought together family, friends and members of the community to pay their respects and honour his life.
Fourteen years after his passing, his legacy continues through the businesses he established and the people whose lives he touched. His contributions to entrepreneurship, job creation and community development remain part of his enduring story. For many, his example is a reminder of the impact that vision, hard work and generosity can have across generations.
As family, friends and admirers remember him, they continue to celebrate a life devoted to enterprise and service. His legacy lives on in the institutions he built, the opportunities he created and the memories cherished by those who knew him.May Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus. Ameen.
