An Abeokuta-based leading Petroleum dealer, Alhaji Surajudeen Adebisi Bada, popularly known as Surrybee is dead.
Newslife gathered that Bada, a former chairman of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Mosimi depot, died aroung 4am on Monday, September 8, 2025.
He was until his death, the Chief Executive Officer of Surrybee Nigeria Limited, a past President and Trustee of the Abeokuta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and
Agriculture (ABEOCCIMA).
President, 0GUNCCIMA, Niyi Oshiyemi, who confirmed Bada’s death in a statement, maintained that the passing of Bada wa a monumental loss to the private sector, to Ogun State, and to the nation.
“He contributed immensely to the growth of commerce and industry in Ogun State and Nigeria at large. His visionary leadership, commitment to excellence, and unrelenting service to the business community remain
indelible,” Oshiyemi said.
The statement read; “With deep sorrow and a heavy heart, the Ogun State Chamber of
Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (0GUNCCIMA) received the
news of the passing of Alhaji Chief Surajudeen Adebisi Bada, FCNA, the
Chief Executive Officer of Surrybee Nigeria Limited, a past President and
Trustee of the Abeokuta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and
Agriculture (ABEOCCIMA), and a former Chairman of the Independent
Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Mosinmi Depot.
“Alhaji Bada was not only a distinguished entrepreneur but also a
trailblazer in the petroleum sector. Through Surrybee Nigeria Limited, he contributed immensely to the growth of commerce and industry in Ogun State and Nigeria at large. His visionary leadership, commitment to excellence, and unrelenting service to the business community remain
indelible.
“We recall with pride his outstanding dedication to the Chamber
movement, where he served with diligence, humility, and integrity. His passing is a monumental loss to the private sector, to Ogun State, and to the nation.
“On behalf of the President, Council, and entire membership of OGUNCCIMA, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, associates, ABEOCCIMA, and the business community.
“We pray that Almighty Allah grants his soul eternal rest and admits him into Al-Jannah Firdaus. May Allah also grant his family and loved ones the strength to bear this painful loss.”
His 1 Litre Is 1 Litre – Tribute for an honest Marketer
Meanwhile, Nigerians have extolled the Virtues of Bada, describing him as a man with an heart of gold who did business with the fear of God.
A citizen of Abeokuta, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, said that the Burial – “JANAZA will hold by 2pm today at OLOMORE MUSLIM Burial Ground, Abeokuta. May Almighty Allah grant him Alijanat firidaous… Amin.”
Expressing sadness over the news, Kunle Olayeni, said that he was heartbroken over the death of the Surrybee Chairman.
He wrote; “Inna lillahi wa ina ilaehi rajiun…This is a heartbreaking news. May Allah accept his return and comfort his loved ones.”
His home in Bode Olude has been besieged by sympathisers who described him as a businessman who never allowed the chase for profit to becloud his sense of humanity.
Some of them recalled how he came through for them during the naira and fuel crisis in 2023 when many people took undue advantage of the situation.
“He was selling petrol at the normal price for people at a time when the stations of many Marketers were under lock and key. He would order his attendants to receive transfer and also give money in cash to people who were cash trapped with no charges. At that time people were being asked by many PoS operators to pay N1000 as charges on N5000 withdrawal.
Surrybee is also known for selling petrol with honesty. His one litre is the real one Litre, no short cut, not meter adjustment. All that we pray to God is for mercy on Alhaji Bada. May his soul continues to find peace with his creator,” he said.
Source:Platforms Africa
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