Epe Grammar School Old Students Association Pays Last Respect to Pa Japhet Emiloju Bowale, Celebrates Legacy of Unity and Service

 

Lagostrend report that the National Body of the Epe Grammar School Old Students Association (EGSOSA) joined family members, friends, well-wishers, and community leaders to honour the memory of Pa Japhet Emiloju Bowale during his final burial ceremony, held in Epe, Lagos State.

The association’s presence at the solemn event was in recognition of the contribution and commitment of Dr. Abimbola Bowale, a distinguished alumnus of Epe Grammar School and one of the sons of the late Pa Japhet Emiloju Bowale. Dr. Bowale has remained an active and dedicated member of the association, consistently supporting its activities and initiatives.

Speaking with Lagostrend Media during the burial ceremony, the National President of the Epe Grammar School Old Students Association, Mrs. Alade Raji, described Dr. Abimbola Bowale as a committed member whose dedication to the association has been exemplary.

Mrs. Raji expressed the association’s condolences to the entire Bowale family and prayed for the peaceful repose of the late patriarch. She also urged the children and family members of Pa Bowale to remain united and uphold the values and legacy left behind by their father.

According to her, “Dr. Abimbola Bowale has been a committed and supportive member of our association. We are here today not only to identify with him and his family in this moment of grief but also to celebrate the life of a man who has left behind a legacy of love, integrity, and service. We encourage the children of Pa Japhet Emiloju Bowale to continue to love one another, remain united, and preserve the good name and values their father stood for.”

The burial ceremony attracted dignitaries, community stakeholders, relatives, friends, and members of various associations who gathered to pay their final respects to the deceased and celebrate a life that impacted many people positively.

Many attendees described Pa Japhet Emiloju Bowale as a respected elder, devoted family man, and a man whose life was marked by wisdom, humility, and commitment to the development of his family and community.

The Epe Grammar School Old Students Association reaffirmed its commitment to supporting its members during significant moments of their lives, emphasizing the importance of unity, friendship, and shared values among alumni of the institution.

As family, friends, and associates bid farewell to Pa Japhet Emiloju Bowale, tributes continued to pour in, reflecting the remarkable legacy he leaves behind and the enduring impact of his life on generations of people who were privileged to know him.

May the soul of Pa Japhet Emiloju Bowale rest in perfect peace.