The Unsung Hero - Pa Nurudeen Alao Thani
He was born in Epe on the 31st of August 1902, to Mr. Sanni Adedeji Oladunjoye and Madam Seliat Sanni Oladunjoye – (Nee Buraimoh Olukotun).
Pa Muhammed Nurudeen Alao Thani, also popularly known as Nurudeen Oladunjoye, cut a niche for himself as a scholar, teacher, civil servant, politician and a great philanthropist. He attended the Muslim School Epe, the first and only school in town, where Sanni was pronounced as Thani. He was said to be one of the best students.
Pa Thani started teaching in the school after his education there. He left to start work at the Forestry Department, where he became one the first indigenous Rangers of Lagos origins.
He touched the lives of the old and young and as a mark of respect, many named their children after him.
He contributed notably, to the social and political developments of Epe. He was the Local Chairman of National Emancipation league, the party that fielded Late Chief Alhaji Nasiru Egberoungbe, as its candidate for Epe Federal constituency in the 1959 General Election.
He was once Vice chairman of Executive Committee of the 1st Epe Central Mosque Oke Balogun and among the founding fathers of Popooba Central Mosque Epe.
On the 3rd of September 1994 he passed away, leaving a momentous legacy, touching and impacting the lives of many in the Epe community and beyond.
Tunde Thani, the managing director of the well-known Explicit commutations agency. Despite his upper hand in the field of advertising, he has chosen to go on the path of giving back just as much as he has received.
The modern Nigerian society and economy is without abundant social safety nets for the elderly and retired. As a result of this, many are left to be catered for by their offspring, and close relatives. The foundation is set to launch this year, 2020.
It is located in Epe.
It is dedicated to providing medical services and consultations to old people that come by.
The foundation has made available leisurely activities to keep the old ones entertained and relaxed during their visits.
More than a philanthropist, Thani Oladunjoye’s desire to give back to the community birthed the creation of the Thani-Oladunjoye Old People Care Center.
Deep in the heart of Epe Local Government, Lagos State the facility caters to the needs of the aged and elderly in and around Epe axis.