TINUBU MOURNS VETERAN LABOUR ACTIVIST ABIODUN AREMU
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran labour activist and human rights campaigner, Abiodun Aremu, describing him as a steadfast defender of workers’ rights and a tireless advocate for social justice.
It was earlier reported that Aremu died on Sunday, October 12, 2025, after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Ota, Ogun State, around 6 p.m. while crossing the road near his residence. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where efforts to save him failed.
The 65-year-old will be laid to rest on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at No. 30, Kabiru Fatoye Street, opposite Alaka Field, Ijako Sugar Bus Stop, along Ifo Road on the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway.
In a statement on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended condolences to Aremu’s family, friends, associates, and the broader labour and civil society movements in Nigeria.
Tinubu praised the late activist’s lifelong commitment to the welfare of Nigerian workers, noting that he dedicated his time, energy, and resources to improving their living conditions.
He also commiserated with the Nigeria Labour Congress, Academic Staff Union of Universities, and other civil society organisations, describing Aremu as “one of their most consistent partners in the struggle for a better life for all.”
“Aremu was a teacher, an organiser, a conscience of the people. He shaped minds and inspired generations of Nigerians on integrity, justice, and patriotism. The nation has lost a selfless patriot and a tireless fighter for the common good,” the President said.
Tinubu further described Aremu as a courageous comrade who remained unwavering in his defence of the oppressed, praying for the peaceful repose of his soul and strength for his family and loved ones.
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