The family of the late foremost activist, Comrade Abiodun Aremu, has reached an agreement with the Labour Movement to postpone his burial to October 23, allowing time for the movement to organize a befitting farewell in his honour.
Aremu, aged 65, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, after being knocked down by a hit-and-run vehicle while crossing the road to his residence in Ota, Ogun State, around 6 p.m. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors made efforts to resuscitate him with oxygen, but he was later confirmed dead.
Originally, his burial was scheduled for Monday, October 13, before the new arrangement was reached with the Labour Movement.
In a statement issued on behalf of the Nigeria Labour Movement, Owei Lakemfa, former Secretary-General of the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity (OATUU) and ex-Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), announced the adjustment.
According to Lakemfa:
“The Aremu family has agreed with the Labour Movement that the interment of our leader, Comrade Abiodun ‘Aremson’ Aremu, be moved by about two weeks to allow for proper mobilisation and attendance. Consequently, Comrade Aremu will now be interred on Thursday, 23rd October 2025, at Number 30, Kabiru Fatoye Street, Opposite Alaka Field, Ijako Sugar Bus Stop, Ifo Road, Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway.”
He expressed deep condolences to Aremu’s family, saying,
“Our hearts are with the dear family of our departed Comrade.”
Earlier, Lakemfa described Aremu as “one of the greatest revolutionaries and internationalists of our time.”
“Comrade Abiodun ‘Aremson’ Aremu joined the pantheon of revolutionaries on Sunday, October 12, 2025. He was an inimitable leader of the working class in Nigeria who developed enduring structures for collaboration and growth within the labour movement, including the Labour–Civil Society Coalition (LASCO) and the Kolagbodi Memorial Foundation,” Lakemfa said.
He further noted Aremu’s role in establishing the Amilcar Cabral Ideological School (ACIS-M), dedicated to conscientising and empowering young people with revolutionary knowledge and leadership capacity.
Aremu also served as Secretary of the Nigeria Movement for the Liberation of Western Sahara and the Nigerian Movement of Solidarity with Cuba, where his efforts earned him the Friendship Medal from the Cuban government in recognition of his internationalist contributions.
Lakemfa concluded,
“The greatest honour we can give our fearless teacher and leader is to continue in his footsteps and build a world founded on social justice.”
Comrade Abiodun Aremu’s passing marks the end of an era for Nigeria’s labour and civil rights community, but his legacy of activism, courage, and dedication to social justice will continue to inspire generations to come.
