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J.P.,OON WEDNESDAY
24TH FEBRUARY, 2021
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Burial on Wednesday 24th February, 2021

Time: 10.00 a.m.

MR. SAMUEL ADEDULU

Organist / Choirmaster

PRINCE WALE ADESULURE

Dean’s Warden

MR. S.O. AKINDUTIRE

People’s Warden

Officiating Ministers

THE REVD. M.O ADEWOLE, HND. 01
THE REVD. O.V. AKINTAJU, B.Th.
THE REVD. B.I. AKINWANDE, Ph.D
THE REVD. J.B. ADEBAYO, B.A.(Hon)
THE REVD. P.A. WILLIAMS, B.Sc. (Hon)

Assisting Priests

THE REVD. CANON T.O. OLUWAGBAYIBI, HND

Canon In Residence

THE VEN. S.O. ADELEYE, M.PA, ACCA

Dean

THE RT. REVD. S.A. ONI, Ph.D (Ibadan), MCasson

Bishop of Ondo Diocese

eto isin order of service

1. Gbigba Oku Lenu Ona Ile Olorun 1. Meeting The Body At The Entrance
2. Asayan Oro 2. Sentences
3. Orin Akowole - I.O.M. 519 3. Processional Hymn

-Iranse Olorun Seun 4. Psalm 90
4. Orin Dafidi 90 5. Scripture Reading:
5. Eko Kika: Ifihan 7:9-17 6. Hymn H.C. 151
6. Orin I.O.M. 169 7. Sermon
7. Iwaasu 8. Hymn H.C. 15
8. Orin I.O.M. 15 9. Prayer
9. Adura: Eje Ki A Gbadura 10. Announcement
10. Ifilo 11. Recessional Hymn H.C. 203
11. Orin Akojade I.O.M. 593
AT THE GRAVE SIDE
NI IBOJI 1. Hymn Sleep On Beloved
1. Orin Maa Sun Olufe 2. Reading At The Grace Side
2. Oro Akoso Ni Iboji 3. Committal Hymn.
3. Gbigbe Oku Si Koto I.O.M. 311 4. Prayer
4. Adura 5. Hymn 114
5. Alleluya! Alleluya!! Alleluya!!!
-The strife is o'er, the battle done
I.O.M. 225 6. Grace
6. Ore Ofe

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1. GBIGBA OKU LENU ONA ILE 1. MEETING THE BODY
OLORUN AT THE ENTRANCE

Alufa: Emi ti gbe Oluwa ka iwaju mi Priest: I have set God always before
igba gbogbo, nitori o walowo me, for He is on my right hand
otun mi a ki yio si ni ni Ipo therefore, I shall not fail.

Ijo: Nitorina ni inu mi se dun, ti ogo Response: Wherefore my heart was glad,
mi si nyo, ara mi pelu yio simi ni and my glory rejoiced, my flesh
ireti. also shall rest in hope.

Alufa: Nitori iwo ki yio fi okan mi sile ni Priest: For why? You shall not leave
ipo oku, beni iwo ki yio je ki Eni my soul in hell: neither shall
Mimo re ki o ri idibaje. you suffer your holy one to see
corruption.

Ijo: Iwo o fi ipa ona iye han mi, ni Response: You shall show me the path of
waju re ni ekun ayo wa ati ni owo life, in your presence is the
otun Re ni didun inu wa laelae fullness of joy, and at your right
hand is pleasure for evermore.

Alufa: Oluwa iwo fun iranse re, Otunba Priest: Lord, grant unto your servant
Engr. Theophilus Oluwole Otunba Engr. Theophilus
AKINDELE, ni isimi ti ko lopin. Oluwole AKINDELE eternal
rest.

Ijo: Ki o si je ki imole re ainipekun Response: And let perpetual light shine
tan sii lara upon him.

2. ASAYAN ORO 2. SENTENCES

“Oluwa wipe Emi ni ajinde ati iye, eniti o I am the resurrection and the life, saith the
ba gba mi gbo, bi o tile ku, sibe yio ye, Lord, he that believeth in me though he
Enikeni ti o ba mbe laye, ti o si gba mi gbo were dead, yet shall he live; and whosoever
ki yio ku mo lailai liveth and believeth in me shall never die.
(Johanu 11: 25-26)” (John 11: 25-26).

“E mase je ki okan yi baje, eyin gba Olorun Let not your heart be troubled, yet believe
gbo, e si gba mi gbo pelu, Ninu ile Baba mi in God believe also in me. In my father's
opolopo ibugbe li o wa, iba ma se be ni, emi house are many mansions, I go to prepare a

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iba ti so fun yin. Emi nlo pese aye sile fun place for you (John 14: 12).
yin (Johanu 14:12)”

“Emi mo pe oludande mi mbe, ati pe on o si For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and
duro lori ile lehin ola, nipa ti ara mi, bi that He shall stand at the latter day upon
kokoro tile ba ara yi je, sugbon ni eran ara earth: and though after my skin worms
mi ni emi yio ri Olorun, eniti emi O ri fun destroy this body yet in my flesh shall I see
ara mi, ti oju mi yio ri, kii se ti elomiran God (Job 19: 25-26)
(Job 19: 25-26).

“Nitori O dami loju pe ki ise iku, tabi iye, Neither death nor life, nor angels nor
tabi awon angeli tabi awon ijoye, tabi awon principalities, nor power, nor things
alagbara tabi ohun igba isisiyi, tabi ohun present, nor things to come, nor any other
igba ti mbo, tabi oke, tabi oke, tabi ogbun, creature shall be able to separate us from
tabi eda miran kan, ni yio le ya wa kuro the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus
ninu ife Olorun ti o wa ninu Kristi Jesu our Lord. (Roman 8: 38-39)
Oluwa.” (Romu 8: 38-39).

'Nitori bi a wa laaye, awa wa laaye fun For whether we live, we live unto the Lord;
Oluwa; bi a ba si ku awa ku a ku fun Oluwa. and whether we die, we die, unto the Lord:
Nitorina bi a wa laaye tabi a ba ku ni, ti whether we live therefore, or we die we are
Oluwa li awa ise. Nitori idi eyi na ni Kristi the Lord's. For to this end Christ both died,
se ku, ti o situn ye, ki o le je Oluwa ti oku ati and rose and revived, that He might be the
alaaye' (Romu 14: 8-9) Lord both of the dead and the living.
(Romans 14: 8-9)

3. ORIN AKOWOLE: I.O.M. 519 3. SERVANT OF CHRIST,
IRANSE OLORUN SEUN WELL-DONE

1. “Ranse Olorun seun, 1. “Servant of Christ, well done
Simi n'nu lala re; from all your labour, rest
Iwo ti ja, o si segun Thou has fought and Thou
Bo s'ayo Baba re. has triumphed
Ohun na de loru, Enter thy Master’s joy”.
O dide lati gbo; The call came late at night
Ofa Iku si wo l'ara He rose to meet the call
O subu, ko beru The arrow of death enter’d in,
He fell, but did not fear.

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2. Igbe ta loganjo, 2. The alarm came at night
“Pade Olorun re” The alarm came at night
Oji, o ri Balogun re; Meet your Saviour, the Christ,
N'n adura on gbagbo He woke to meet general in
Okan re nde wiri, Prayer and hope and faith
Obo amo sile, Stared! Bravely be changed
Gbat'ile mo, ago ara To immediately at dawn, helpless lay he
Si sun sile l'oku Down never to wake again.

3. 'Rora iku koja 3. The pain of death is o'er
Lala at'ise tan The strive is lives is o'er
Ojo' ogun jaja pari The battle of life is finished,
Okan re r' Alafia; You are at last at peace,
Omo-Ogun K'rist', o seun! Well done Warrior of Christ,
Ma korin ayo sa! Now sing Halleluyah,
Simi lodo Olugbala Rest in thy Saviour's arm,
Simi titi aiye Amin. Oh rest now to eternity. Amen

4. ORIN DAFIDI 90 4. PSALM 90

1. OLUWA, iwo li o tin se ibujoko wa lati 1. Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in
irandiran all generations.

2. Ki a to bi awon oke nla, ati ki iwo ki o to da 2. Before the mountains were brought forth,
ile on aiye raiye, iwo li Olorun. or ever thou hadst formed the earth and
the world, even from everlasting to
3. Iwo so enia di ibaje; iwo si wipe, E pada everlasting, thou art God.
wa, enyin omo enia.
3. Thou turnest man to destruction; and
4. Nitoripe Igbati egberun odun ba koja li oju sayest, Return, ye children of men.
re, bi ana li o ri, ati bi igba iso kan li oru.
4. For a thousand years in thy sight are but as
5. Iwo ko won lo bi enipe ni sisan –omi; nwon yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in
dabi orun; ni kutukutu nwon dabi korikori the night.
ti o dagba soke
5. Thou carriest them away as with a flood;
6. Ni kutukutu o li awo lara, o si dagba soke, li they are as asleep: in the morning they are
asale a ke e lule, o si ro like grass which groweth up.

7. Nitori awa di egbe nipa ibinu re, ati nipa 6. In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth
ibinu re ara ko row a. up; in the evening it is cut down, and
withereth.
8. Iwo ti gbe ese wa ka iwaju re, ohun ikoko
7. For we are consumed by thine anger, and
by thy wrath are we troubled.

8. Thou hast set our iniquities before thee,

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wa mbe ninu imole iwaju re. our secret sins in the light of thy
countenance.
9. Nitori ojo wa gbogbo nyipo lo ninu ibinu 9. For all our days are passed away in thy
re: awa nlo ojo wa bi ala ti a nro wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is
told.
10. Adorin odun ni yi iye ojo odun wa; bi o si 10. The days of our years are threescore years
sepe nipa ti agbara, bi nwon ba to ogorin and ten; and if by reason of strength they
odun, agbara won lala on ibinuje ni; nitori be fourscore years, yet is their strength
pe a ki o pe ke e kuro, awa a si fo lo. labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and
we fly away.
11. Tali o mo agbara ibinu re? gege bi eru re, 11. Who knoweth the power of thine anger?
beni ibinu re. even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath.
12. So teach us to number our days, that we
12. Beni ki iwo ki o ko wa lati ma ka iye ojo wa, may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
ki awa ki o le fi okan wa sipa ogbon 13. Return, O LORD, how long? and let it
repent thee concerning thy servants.
13. Pada, Oluwa, yio ti pe to? yi okan pada, 14. O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we
nitori awon omo-odo re. may rejoice and be glad all our days.

14. Fi anu re te wa li orun ni kutukutu; ki awa ki 15. Make us glad according to the days
o le ma yo, ati ki inu wa ki o le ma dun li ojo wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the
wa gbogbo. years wherein we have seen evil.

15. Mu inu wa dun bi iye ojo ti iwo pon wa loju, 16. Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and
ati iye odun ti awa ti nri buburu. thy glory unto their children.

16. Je ki ise re ki o han si awon omo-odo re, ati 17. And let the beauty of the LORD our God
ogo re si awon omo won. be upon us: and establish thou the work of
our hands upon us; yea, the work of our
17. Je ki ewa Oluwa Olorun wa ki o wa lara wa: hands establish thou it.
ki iwo ki o si fi idi ise owo wa mule lara wa, Glory be to the Father and the Son and the
beni ise owo wa ni ki iwo ki o fi idi re mule. holy Ghost.

5. EKO KIKA: . 5. SCRIPTURE READING:
ÌFIHÀN 7:9-17 REVELATION 7:9-17

9. Lehin na, mo ri, si kiyesii, opolopo enia ti 9. After this I beheld, and, lo, a great
enikeni ko le ka, lati inu orile-ede gbogbo, multitude, which no man could number, of
ati eya, ati enia, ati lati inu ede gbogbo, wa, all nations, and kindreds, and people, and
nwon duro niwaju ite , ati niwaju Odo- tongues, stood before the throne, and
Agutan na, a wo won li aso funfun, imo-ope before the Lamb, clothed with white
si mbe li owo won; robes, and palms in their hands;

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10. Nwon si kigbe li ohun rara, wipe, Igbala ni 10. And cried with a loud voice, saying,
ti Olorun wa ti o joko lori ite ati ti Odo- Salvation to our God which sitteth upon
Agutan. the throne, and unto the Lamb.

11. Gbogbo awon angeli si duro yi ite na ka, ati 11. And all the angels stood round about the
yi awon agba ati awon eda alaye merin na throne, and about the elders and the four
ka, nwon wole nwon si dojubole niwaju ite beasts, and fell before the throne on their
na nwon si sin Olorun. faces, and worshipped God,

12. Wipe, Amin: Ibukun, ati ogo, ati ogbon, ati 12. Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and
ope, ati agbara, ati ipa fun Olorun wa lai ati wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour,
lailai. Amin. and power, and might, be unto our God for
ever and ever. Amen.
13. Okan ninu awon agba na si dahun, o bi mi
pe, Tali awon wonyi ti a wo li aso funfun ni ? 13. And one of the elders answered, saying
nibo ni nwon si ti wa? unto me, What are these which are arrayed
in white robes? And whence came they?
14. Mo si wi fun u pe, Oluwa mi, Iwo li o le mo.
O si wi fun mi pe, Awon wonyi li o jade lati 14. And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And
inu iponju nla, nwon si fo aso won, nwon si he said to me, These are they which came
so won di funfun ninu eje Odo-Agutan na. out of great tribulation, and have washed
their robes, and made them white in the
15. Nitorina ni nwon se mbe niwaju ite Olorun, blood of the Lamb.
ti nwon si nsin i li osan ati li oru ninu
tempili re: eniti o joko lori ite na yio si siji 15. Therefore are they before the throne of
bo won. God, and serve him day and night in his
temple: and he that sitteth on the throne
16. Ebi ki yio pa won mo, beli ongbe ki yio gbe shall dwell among them.
won mo; beli orun ki yio pa won tabi
orukoru 16. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst
any more; neither shall the sun light on
17. Nitori Odo-Agutan ti mbe li arin ite na ni them, nor any heat.
yio ma se oluso-agutan won, ti yio si ma se
amona won si ibi orisun omi iye: Olorun yio 17. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the
si nu omije gbogbo nu kuro li oju won. throne shall feed them, and shall lead them
unto living fountains of waters: and God
shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

6. ORIN I.O.M. 261 6. HYMN - WE SPEAK OF THE
- A NSORO ILE BUKUN NI REALMS OF THE BLEST

1. A nsoro ile bukun ni, 1. We speak of the realms of the blest,
Ile didan at'ile ewa; Of that country so bright and so fair,
'Gba gbogbo l'a nso t'ogo re And oft are its glories confessed;
Y'o ti dun to lati de' be! But what must it be to be there!

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2. A nsoro ita wura re, 2. We speak of its pathways of gold,
Oso odi re ti ko l'egbe; Of its walls decked with jewels so rare,
'Faji re ko se f'enu so; Its wonders and pleasures untold;
Y'o ti dun to lati de 'be! But what must it be to be there!

3. A nso p'ese ko si nibe, 3. We speak of its freedom from sin,
Ko s'aniyan at'ibanuje, From sorrow, temptation, and care,
Pelu 'danwo l'ode, ninu; From trials without and within;
Y'o ti dun to lati de 'be! But what must it be to be there!

4. A nsoro orin iyin re, 4. We speak of its anthems of praise,
Ti a ko le f'orin aye we; With which we can never compare;
B'o ti wu k'orin wa dun to; The sweetest on earth we can raise;
Y'o ti dun to lati de 'be! But what must it be to be there?

5. A nsoro isin ife re, 5. We speak of its service of love,
Ti agbada t'awon mimo now, Of the robes which the glorified wear,
Ijo akobi ti oke; The Church of the First-born above;
Y'o ti dun to lati de 'be! But what must it be to be there!

6. Jo, Oluwa tibi tire, 6. Do Thou, Lord, 'mid sorrow and woe,
Sa se emi wa ye fun orun; Still for heaven my spirit prepare,
Laipe, awa na yio mo, And shortly we also shall know
B'o ti dun to lati de 'be. And feel what it is to be there.

7. IWAASU 7. SERMON

8. ORIN I.O.M. 586 8. HYMN- PASS ME NOT,
- MA KOJA MI, OLUGBALA O GENTLE SAVIOUR

1. Ma koja mi, Olugbala 1. Pass me not, O gentle Saviour,
Gbo adura mi; Hear my humble cry;
'Gbati' Iwo ba mp'elomiran, While on others Thou art calling,
Mase koja mi. Do not pass me by.
Egbe: Chorus:
Jesu, Jesu, gbo, adura mi Saviour! Saviour! Hear my humble cry.
'Gbat' Iwo ba np'elomiran, And while others Thou are calling,
Mase koja mi. Do not pass me by.

2. N'ite anu, je k'emi ri 2. Let met at a throne of mercy

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Itunu didun, Find a sweet relief;
T'eduntedun ni mo wole, Kneeling there in deep contribution
Jo, ran mi lowo. Help my unbelief.

3. N'igbekele itoye Re 3. Trusting only in Thy merit
L'emi o w'oju Re; Would I seek Thy face;
Wo 'banuje okan mi san, Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
F' ife Re gba mi. Save me by Thy grace.

4. 'Wo orisun itunu mi, 4. Thou the spring of all my comfort,
Ju 'ye fun mi lo, More than life to me,
Tani mo ni l'aye lorun Whom have I on earth beside Thee?
Bikose iwo. Amin. Whom in heaven but Thee? Amen.

9. ADURA: 9. PRAYER:
Eje ki a gbadura Let Us Pray

Alufa: Oluwa sanu fun wa Priest: Lord have mercy upon us
Ijo: Kristi sanu fun wa Response: Christ have mercy upon us
Alufa: Oluwa sanu fun wa Priest: Lord have mercy upon us

ADURA OLUWA THE LORD'S PRAYER
Baba wa ti mbe li orun. Ki a bowo fun oruko Our father who art in heaven, hallowed be
Re. Ki Ijoba re de. Ife tire ni ki a se li aiye. thy name, Thy kingdom come. Thy will be
Bi won ti nse li orun. Fun wa ni ounje ojo done on as it is in heaven. Give us this day
wa l'oni. Dari ese wa ji wa, Bi a ti ndari ese our daily bead. And forgive us our
ji awon ti o se wa. Ma fa wa sinu idewo; trespasses as we forgive them that trespass
Sugbon gba wa lowo bilisi. Amin. against us. And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Alufa: Oluwa, ma ba omo-odo Re se Priest: Enter not into judgment with
ejo. thy servant O Lord.

Idahun: Nitori ko si eniti o wa laye ti a o Response: For in thy sight shall no man
da l'are niwaju Re. living be justified.

Alufa: Awa gbagbo lati ri ire Oluwa Priest: We believe verily to see the
goodness of the Lord
Idahun: Ni ile alaaye.
Alufa: Fun ologbe, Otunba Engr. Response: In the land of the living
Priest: Grant thy servant Otunba
Theophilus Oluwole
AKINDELE ni isimi ainipekun. Engr. Theophilus Oluwole
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Idahun: Ki o si je ki imole re ailopin mole Response: And let light perpetual shine
si lara. upon him.

Alufa: Oluwa gbo adura wa. Priest: Lord hear our prayer
Idahun: Ki o si je ki igbe wa wa sodo Re. Response: And let our cry come unto thee

Alufa: Priest:
1. Olorun Olodumare, Eniti o segun iku 1. O Lord God, who conquered deat

nipase eje Jesu Kristi omo bibi Re through His only begottenSon, Jesus
nikansoso ti O silekun iye ainipekun sile Christ and thereby opened for us the
fun wa. Awa dupe lowo Re fun igbesi way of life everlasting. We thank you for
a y e i r a n s e R e O t u n b a E n g r. the way of life of your servant Otunba
Theophilus Oluwole AKINDELE ti o E n g r. T h e o p h i l u s O l u w o l e
pari ise re li aiye yi ni igbagbo ati iberu AKINDELE who ended his sojourn on
Re. Awa si mbebe lodo Re pe nipa apere earth trusting and fearing thee. And we
iwa ati eko awon enia mimo Re gbogbo ` beseech thee that by the examples and
ti o koja lo si ibi isimi Re, ki awa naa leje teachings of thy faithful who passed
alabapin ati ajogun pelu won ninu imole away to their glorious rest, we may be
Re ailopin. Tu awon omo, ebi, ore ati partakers with them in thy perpetual
gbogbo awon ti ise tire ninu, nitori itoye light. Give succour to his children,
Jesu Kristi omo Re, Oluwa ati Olugbala grandchildren, friends and well
wa. Amin. wishers. Be their comforter, helper,
supporter and shield unto them at all
2. Oluwa Olorun ayeraiye, eniti emi times through Jesus Christ, thy Son our
gbogbo alaye mbe ni ikawo Re, awa Lord and Saviour, Amen.
mbebe lodo Re pe ki o tan itasan imole 2. Eternal Lord God, who holds all souls
Re ati itunu orun s'ori gbogbo ijo Re ni in life, shed forth we pray upon your
Paradise ati ni aiye yi. Ki o si fifun ni ki a whole Church in Paradise and on earth
le ma fe tele ipase apere rere awon ti the bright beams of your light and
won fe O ti won si ti sin nihin yi, ati ti heavenly comfort, and grant that we
won si wa ninu isimi nisisiyi ati nikehin following the good example of those
ki awa pelu won le wo inu ayo kikun Re who have loved and served thee here
ti ko lopin. Nitori Jesu Kristi Oluwa wa, and are now at rest, may at last enter
Amin. with them into the fullness of your
eternal joy: through the same Jesus
3. Baba orun, eniti o ti fun wa ni igbagbo Christ
otito ati ireti ti o daju ninu omo Re Jesu
Kristi, ran wa lowo awa mbebe lodo Re, 3. O heavenly father, who in thy Son Jesus
ki a le ma lo igbesi aye wa bi awon ti o Christ hast given us a true faith, and a
gbagbo ti o si ni igbekele si iye ti ko sure hope. Help us, we pray thee, to live
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nipekun, ki O si fi idi igbagbo ati ireti yi communion of saints, the forgiveness of
mule ninu wa li ojo aiye wa gbogbo. sin, and resurrection of life everlasting
Nitori ife omo Re Jesu Kristi Olugbala
wa. Amin. and strengthen this faith, through the
love of thy Son, Jesus Christ our
4. Baba Eleda orun on aye awa nkepe O Saviour, Amen.
fun gbogbo awon ti won rin irin ajo de
ilu yi lati wa se ayeye ikehin fun eni wa 4. Father, creator of Heaven and Earth,
Otunba Engr. Theophilus Oluwole we beseech Thee for those who
AKINDELE. A be O pe, bi O ti pa aba travelled here to this town to pay their
won mo de ihin pe beeni ki O pa alo won last respect to our departed beloved
pada mo pelu. Yo won kuro ninu gbogbo Otunba Engr. Theophilus Oluwole
ewu ti ma damu awon arinrin ajo, ki O si AKINDELE.
mu won de ebute ife won l’ayo ati alafia. We pray that just as you protected them
Mase je ki won rin irin ajo sinu ewu- on their way here, you may guard them
kewu. A dele bare, arina kore, akoya ibi equally on their return home, protect
ni ki O se irin ajo won. Siwaju si, a bebe them from all dangers that attend
pe ki O mu ojo gbogbo wa dale. Je ki a travellers, and take them to their
gbo, ki a to ki ara si de wa la ojo aye wa destinations in peace and joy. Let them
ja; ki a to awon omo wa de ibiti eru ko ti not fall into any danger Bless their
ni ba won l'ode aye, ki a to je ipe Re lojo going out and their coming in
ogbo, Se eyi fun wa Baba Alaanu julo furthermore, may it please Thee to give
nitori Jesu Kristi Oluwa wa, Amin. each and everyone of us that our life on
earth may be long, full and satisfying:
(Alufa ati Ijo) that we may be privileged to bring up
our children to a point where they can
5. Oluwa, ninu aye iyonu yi, ti wa lehin ni stand on their own feet before we
gbogbo ojo titi a o fi darugbo ti ise wa answer thy call in the late night of our
yoo pari ti igbi aye yoo rekoja ti ise wa lives. Grant this to us our most merciful
yoo si dopin, nigba na. Oluwa ninu anu father through Jesus Christ our Lord.
re, fun awa ati awon ti afe ni ibugbe Amen.
ailewu, ibi isimi mimo ati Alafia
nikehin, Nitori Jesu Kristi Oluwa wa, (Priest And Congregation)
Amin.
5. O Lord, support us all the days of this
troubled life until the shadows
lengthen and the evening comes and
the busy world is passed, the fever of
life is over, and our work is done. Lord
in your mercy, grant us safe lodging.
Holy rest and peace at last through the
same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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10. I F I L O 10. ANNOUNCEMENT

11. ORIN AKOJADE I.O.M. 259 11. RECESSIONAL HYMN:
-“LAI LODO OLUWA!” -FOREVER WITH THE LORD

1. “Lai lodo Oluwa!” 1. "Forever with the Lord:"
Amin, beni k'o ri; Amen, so let it be,
Iye wa ninu oro na, Life from the dead is in that word,
Aiku ni titi lae. 'Tis immortality.
Nihin ninu ara, Here in the body pent,
Mo s'ako jina si; Absent from Him I roam,
Sibe, alale ni mo nfi, Yet nightly pitch my moving tent
Ojo kan sunmo 'le! A day's march nearer home.

2. Ile Baba l'oke, 2. My Father's house on high,
Ile okan mi ni; Home of my soul, how near
Emi nfi oju igbagbo At times to faith's foreseeing eye
Wo 'bode wura re! Thy golden gates appear!
Okan mi nfa pupo, Ah, then my spirit faints
S'ile na ti mo fe, To reach the land I love,
Ile didan t'awon mimo, The bright inheritance of saints,
Jerusalem t' Orun. Jerusalem above.

3. Awosanma dide, 3. Yet clouds will intervene,
Gbogbo ero mi pin; And all my prospect flies;
Bi adaba Noa, mo nfo Like Noah's dove, I flit between
Larin iji lile. Rough seas and stormy skies.
Sugbon sanma kuro, Anon the clouds depart,
Iji si rekoja, The winds and waters cease,
Ayo ati alafia While sweetly o'er my gladden'd heart
Si gba okan mi kan. Expands the bow of peace.

4. L'oro ati l'ale, 4. I hear at morn and even
L'osan ati l'oru, At noon and midnight hour
Mo ngbo orin orun, bori The choral harmonies of heaven
Rudurudu aye: Earth's babel-tongues o'er power.
Oro ajinde ni, That resurrection word,
Hiho isegun ni; That shout of victory,
Lekan si, “Lai lod' Oluwa!, Once more, “Forever with the Lord:”
Amin, beni k'o ri. Amen, so let it be.

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NI BOJI AT THE GRAVE SIDE

Orin Maa Sun Olufe Hymn Sleep on Beloved

1. Masun olufe, k'o si ma simi, 1. Sleep on beloved, sleep and take thy rest
Gb’ori le aiya Olugbala re; Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's
Afe o! Sugbon Jesu fe o ju; breast
Sun re! Sun re! Sun re! We love thee well, but Jesus loves thee best
Good night! Good night! Good night!
2. Orun re dun bi ti omo titun;
O kio ji mo si lal aon ekun, 2. Calm is thy slumber as an infants sleep
Isimi tire pe, o si da ju: But thou shall wake no more to toil and
Sun re! Sun re! Sun re! weep
Thine is a perfect rest, secure and deep
3. Titi ojiji aiye y'o fo lo, Good Night! Good night! Good night!
Titi oun y'o fi ko iti wo 'le,
Titi okunkun y'o fi rekoja: 3. Until the shadows from this earth are cast
Sun re! Sun re! Sun re! Until he gathers in his sheaves at last
Until the twilight gloom is ever pas
4. Titi ogo ajinde y'o fi tan; Good Night! Good night! Good night!
Tit'awon t'oku n'nu Jesu y'o n’de,
T'oun y'o tun wa, ki se ni irele 4. Until the Easter glory light the skies
Sun re! Sun re! Sun re! Until the dead in Jesus shall rise,
And he shall come but not in lowly guise
5. Tit’ ife mimo y'o se o lewa, Good Night! Good night! Good night!
‘Wo y'o ma dan l'aworan Oluwa;
Oun y'o si mu ade wura re wa: 5. Until made beautiful by love divine
Sun re! Sun re! Sun re! Thou in the likeness of thy Lord shall
Rise and he shall bring that golden crown
6. Sun-re olufe, fun ‘gba die ni; of thee
Laipe titi awon eni Tire, Good Night! Good night! Good night!
Y'o ma gbe po ni irepo mimo:
Sun re! Sun re! Sun re! 6. Only good night beloved-not farewell
A little while and all his saints shall dwell
7. Titi ao fi pade ni ite Re, In hallowed union indivisible,
T'ao si wowa ni agbada funfun, Good Night! Good night! Good night!
Titi ao mo gege b’a o ti mo wa:
7. Until we meet before His throne
Clothed in the spotless robe He gave His
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Sun re! Sun re! Sun re! Amin. Until we know even as He known
Good Night! Good night! Good night!

2. ORO AKOSO NI IBOJI 2. READING AT THE GRAVE SIDE

Eniyan ti a bi ninu obinrin, ojo kukuru sa li Man that is born of a woman hath but a
o ni igbe li aiye, o si kun fun osi, O ndagba short time to live, and is full of misery. He
soke, a si kee lule bi itana eweko; o rekoja lo cometh up, and is cut down, like a flower;
bi ojiji, lai ko si duro nibi kan. Li arin iye He fleeth as it were a shadow and never
awa mbe ninu iku: lodo tani awa o ha ma wa continue in one stay. In the midst of life we
iranwo, bikose lodo Re, Oluwa, eniti o ti are in death; of whom for our sins art justly
itori ese wa jare lati binu? Sugbon, Oluwa displeased? Yet, O Lord God most merciful
Olorun mimo julo, Oluwa alagbara julo, Saviour, deliver us not into the bitter pains
Olugbala mimo ati alaanu julo, ma fi wa of eternal death. Thou knowest, Lord the
sinu irora kikoro iku ti ko nipekun. Oluwa, secrets of our hearts shut not thy merciful
o mo ohun ikoko okan wa; mase di eti aanu ears to our prayer, but spare us, Lord, most
re si adura wa; Sugbon Oluwa mimo julo, holy. O God most mighty, O holy and
Olorun alagbara julo, Olugbala mimo ati merciful Saviour, thou most worthy judge
alaanu julo, da wa si, eniti o ye julo li eternal suffer us not at our last hour, for any
Onidajo aiyeraye, li opin wakati wa, nitori pains of death, to fall from thee.
irora-ki-irora iku, ma je ki a subu kuro lodo
Re.

3. GBIGBE OKU SI KOTO 3. COMMITTAL HYMN-
I.O.M. 311- ALAFIA, PEACE, PERFECT PEACE,
LI AIYE ESE YI? IN THIS DARK WORLD SIN?

1. Alafia, li aiye ese yi? 1. Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world
Eje Jesu nwipe, Alafia sin?
The blood of Jesus whispers peace within

2. Alafia, ninu opo lala? 2. Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of
Lati se ife Jesu n'isimi sin?
To do the will of Jesus this is rest

3. Alafia, n'nu igbi 'banuje? 3. Peace, perfect peace, thronging duties
L'aiye Jesu n'idakeroro wa pressed?
On Jesus' bosom naught but calm is found

4. Alafia gbara wa wa l'ajo 4. Peace, perfect peace, with love dones far

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N'ipamo Jesu, iberu ko si away?
In Jesus' keeping we are safe and they

5. Alafia, b’ a ko tile m’ ola? 5. Peace, perfect peace, our future all
Sugbon a mo pe Jesu wa lailai unknown?
Jesus we know, and He is on the throne

6. Alafia, nigb'akoko iku? 6. Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing us
Olugbala wa ti segun iku and ours?
Jesus has vanquished death and all its
powers

7. O to jakadi aiye fere pin 7. It is enough; earth's struggle soon shall
Jesu y'o pewa s'orun Alafia. cease,
And Jesus call us to heaven's perfect peace.

4. ADURA 4. PRAYER

Nje bi o ti wu Olorun Olodumare ninu anu For as much at it hath pleased Almighty
Re nla lati gba okan eni wa Otunba Engr. God in His mercy of take unto Himself the
Theophilus Oluwole AKINDELE ti o fi soul of our departed beloved Otunba
ihin sile lo sodo are Re, nitori na, awa fi oku Engr. Theophilus Oluwole AKINDELE,
re fun ile, erupe fun erupe, eru fun eru, we therefore commit his body to the
ekuru fun ekuru; ni idaniloju ati li ground, earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust
aisiyemeji ireti Ajinde si iye ti ko nipekun to dust; in sure and certain hope of the
nipa Oluwa wa Jesu Kristi; eniti yio pa ara resurrection to eternal life through our
osi wa da, ki o le ri bi ara on tikara Re ti o li Lord Jesus Christ; Who shall change our
ogo, gege bi ise agbara, nipa eyi ti oun le fi vile body that it may be like unto His body
teri ohun gbogbo ba fun ara Re. in glory according to the might whereby
He is able to subdue all things to Himself,
Nigbana ni Alufa yio wipe: Amen.
The Priest shall say;

Mo gbo ohun kan lati orun wa, ti nwi fun mi I hear the voice from heaven saying unto
pe, Kowe re, Lati isisiyi yi lo, ibukun ni fun me, write from henceforth, blessed are the
awon oku ti o ku ninu Oluwa: beni Emi dead which die in the Lord, even so saith
nwi; nitori nwon simi kuro ninu lala won. the spirit, for they rest from their labours.

Oluwa, saanu fun wa. Lord have mercy upon us
Kristi, saanu fun wa. Christ have mercy upon us

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Oluwa, saanu fun wa. Lord have mercy upon us

Baba wa ti mbe li orun. Ki a bowo fun oruko Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be
Re. Ki Ijoba Re de. Ife tire ni ki a se laiye, thy name thy kingdom come, Thy will be
Bi won ti nse li orun. Fun wa ni onje ojo wa done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this
l'oni. Dari ese wa ji wa. Bi a ti ndari ese ji day our daily bread, and forgive us our
awon ti o se wa. Ma fa wa sinu idewo; trespasses, as we forgive those who
Sugbon gba wa lowo bilisi. Amin. trespass against us, and lead us not into
temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Olorun Olodumare, eniti emi awon eniti o
fi ihin sile lo ninu Oluwa mbe lodo Re, ati Almighty God, with who do live spirits of
lodo eniti okan awon onigbagbo mbe ninu them that departed hence in the Lord, and
ayo on irora lehin igbati a yo won kuro ninu with whom the souls of the faithful, after
eru ara won; Tokantokan li awa fi ndupe they are delivered from the burden of the
lowo Re, nitoriti o wu O , lati yo Otunba flesh, are in joy and felicity; we give thee
Engr. Theophilus Oluwole AKINDELE. hearty thanks for that it hath pleased thee
Kuro ninu osi aiye ese yi; awa mbebe lodo to deliver our beloved Otunba Engr.
Re, ki o le wu O, ninu ore Re nla, lati tete Theophilus Oluwole AKINDELE out of
pari iye awon ayanfe Re, ati lati mu ijoba Re the miseries of this sinful world,
yara wa; ki awa pelu gbogbo awon ti o fi beseeching, thee, that it may please thee,
ihin sile lo ni igbagbo otito Oruko Re of thy gracious goodness shortly to
mimo, ki a le ni ekun ati irora wa anidopin, accomplish the number of thine elect and
li ara ati li okan titi lai ninu ogo Re ti ko to hasten Thy kingdom: that we, with those
nipekun: nipase Jesu Kristi Oluwa wa. that are departed in the true faith of Thy
Amin. Holy name, may have our perfect
consumption and bliss, both in body and
Olorun Alanu, Baba Oluwa wa Jesu Kristi, soul, in Thy eternal and everlasting glory,
eniti ise ajinde ati iye; eniti enikeni ti o ba through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
gbaagbo yio wa laye, bi o tile ku; ati enikeni O merciful God, the Father of our Lord
ti o wa laye, ti o si gbaagbo, ki yio ku titi lai; Jesus Christ, who is the resurrection and
eniti O si ti owo Paulu Aposteli Re mimo ko life in whom whosoever believeth shall
wa pe, ki a ma banuje, bi awon ti ko ni ireti, live: though he die; and whosoever liveth
fun awon ti o sun ninu Re; Awa nfi irele and believeth in Him, shall not die
bebe lodo Re Baba, ki O ji wa dide kuro eternally: who also hath taught us by his
ninu iku ese si iye ododo; nigbati awa o ba fi Apostle, Saint Paul, not to be sorry, as men
aye yi sile lo, ki awa ki o le simi ninu Re, bi without hope, for them that sleep in Him;
awa ti ni ireti pe, Otunba Engr. We meekly beseech thee O father, to raise
Theophilus Oluwole AKINDELE nsimi; us from the death of sin into life of
ati li Ajinde gbogbo eniyan li ojo ikehin, ki a righteousness that when we shall depart
this life, we may rest in Him, as our hope is
t h a t o u r b e l o v e d O t u n b a E n g r.

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le ba wa li eni atewogba li oju Re; ki a si le ri Theophilus Oluwole AKINDELE do
ibukun naa gba, ti Omo Re olufe jojo yio so rest, and that at the general resurrection in
nigba na fun bogbo awon ti o fe O ti won si the last day, we may be found acceptable in
beru Re, wipe, E wa eniyan alabukun fun thy sight; and receive that blessing, which
omo Baba mi, egba ijoba ti a ti pese sile fun thy Beloved Son shall then
nyin lati ipilese ojo wa: Fi eyi fun ni, awa pronounce to all that love and fear thee
mbebe lodo Re, Baba Alaanu, nipase Jesu saying, come, ye blessed children of My
Kristi, Onilaja ati Oludande wa. Amin. Father, receive the
kingdom prepared for you from the
beginning of the world. Grant this, we
beseech thee, O Merciful
Father, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

5. ALLELUYA! ALLELUYA!! 5. HYMN 114-THE STRIFE IS O'ER,
ORIN I.O.M. 225 THE BATTLE DONE

Alleluya! Alleluya! Alleluya! 1. The strife is o'er, the battle done
1. Ija d'opin, ogun si tan: The victory of life is won.
The song of triumph has begun.
Olugbala jagun molu; Alleluia!
Orin ayo l'a o ma ko.
Alleluya.

2. Gbogbo ipa n'iku ti lo; 2. The pow'rs of death have done their worst,
Sugbon Kristi f'ogun re ka: But Christ their legions has dispersed.
Aiye! e ho iho ayo Let shouts of holy joy outburst!
Alleluya. Alleluia!

3. Ojo meta na ti koja, 3. The three sad days have quickly sped;
O jinde kuro nin'oku: He rises glorious from the dead.
E f'ogo fun Oluwa wa. All glory to our risen Head!
Alleluya. Alleluia!

4. O d'ewon orun apadi, 4. He closed the yawning gates of Hell;
O silekun orun sile; The bars from heav'n's high portals fell;
E korin iyin segun Re, Let hymns of praise His triumphs tell.
Alleluya. Alleluia!

5. Jesu, nipa iya t' O je, 5. Lord, by the stripes which wounded thee,
Gba wa lowo oro iku From death's dread sting thy servants free,

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K'ale ye, k'a si ma yin O. That we may live and sing to Thee!
Alleluya. Alleluia!

6. ORE OFE 6. GRACE

Alufa: Priest: Go forth upon thy journey from this
Maa lo iwo omo lehin Kristi Otunba Engr. world, O Christian soul of Otunba Engr.
Theophilus Oluwole AKINDELE ninu Theophilus Oluwole AKINDELE in the
irin ajo re kuro ni aye yi, ni oruko Olorun name of God, the Father Almighty who
Baba Olodumare Eni ti o da o. Amin created thee. Amen.

Ni oruko Jesu Kristi Eniti o jiya nitori re. In the name of Jesus Christ who suffered
Amin. for thee. Amen.

Ni Oruko Emi Mimo eniti o fun o ni In the Name of Holy Spirit who empower
agbara. Amin thee. Amen.

Ni idapo pelu awon Eniyan Mimo, awon In communion with the blessed saints, and
Angeli ati awon Olori Angeli pelu aided by the angels and Archangels, and all
gbogbo awon Egbe ogun orun. Amin. the armies of the Heavenly host, Amen.

Ki Alafia Olorun maa je tire lati oni lo. Ki May the blessing of the Lord be yours as
ibugbe re si je ibi ayo nla li orun, ani from today, may you reside in joyful place
ibugbe Olorun. Amin. above with the Lord.

Oore ofe Jesu Kristi Oluwa wa, ati ife May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
Olorun ati idapo ti Emi Mimo, ki o maa ba love of God, the following of the Holy
gbogbo wa gbe titi lae lae. Amin. Spirit be with us all, now and evermore.
Amen.

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Otunba Theophilus Oluwole Akindele was born on the Biography
20th of September 1922, in Lagos, Nigeria to Mr. Joseph
Babalola Akindele and Mrs Frances Adelamisola and served as Engineer in the Lagos area. In 1966 after
Akindele - from Ondo Town. successive promotions to various grades, he became
the first Nigerian to hold the substantive post of
Papa’s early education took place in the Holy Director of Telecommunications.
Trinity School in Calabar where his Father was a Civil
Servant in the Engineering Branch of the Marine He was indeed a star in his field and received numerous
department now known as the Nigerian Ports awards locally and internationally. In 1966, he became
Authority. the first elected Fellow of the Institution of Electrical
Engineers of Great Britain in Black Africa, now known
In 1935, he transferred to Ondo Boys High school, as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
after his father’s retirement and from there to C.M.S
Grammar School, Lagos, from where he passed out in In 1970, at the impressive age of 44 he was elevated to
1942, after obtaining the Cambridge School Certificate the post of Director-General responsible for all the
with exemption from the London Matriculation. Departments within the Ministry of Communications,
thus again becoming the first and only Nigerian to date
He took employment with the Posts & Telegraphs to hold the post. During his tenure of office in the
Dept. Radio Distribution Service, at one point known as Ministry of Communications, he represented Nigeria in
the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria. He later various international conferences all over the world.
transferred to the P. & T. Technical School, where he
studied Telecommunications and passed out after three In 1975, after his retirement from the Ministry, an
years as a Sub-Inspector. Due to his brilliant offer, later supported by the Federal Government of
performance in the course, he was appointed an Nigeria was made to him from the United Nations
Instructor Grade II in 1948 in the P. & T. Technical Organisation to serve in the Internattional
School. Telecommunications Union (ITU) in Geneva as an
Expert and the leader of a Team of Expert Engineers to
He successfully commissioned the first Telephone undertake the implementation of certain projects in
Automatic Exchange in Nigeria, installed at Port- accordance with a UNO resolution covering 26
Harcourt in 1948. developing countries in Asia and Africa.

He proceeded to England in 1950 to read Electrical From 1977 he successfully ran his private
Engineering at the Birmingham University College of engineering practice PIDEC, with offices in Lagos and
Technology, and on the successful completion, he did Abuja for many decades, completing several landmark
postgraduate work in Sweden Upsala University and projects across the length and breadth of Nigeria;
the British Post Office, in Telecommunications.
most notably with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.
Back home, he rejoined the P. & T.
Dept. Papa Akindele was a devoted family man. He
married his wife Late Mrs Comfort Oladayo
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Akindele in 1946 and they remained together
for 55 years until her glorious transition in
2001 at the age of 80 years. Between
them they bore 6 children, all of whom
are very successful in their chosen
professions.

Papa Akindele was a
committed Christian who was
very active in the Anglican

Communion both in Lagos
where he was a regular at
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Christ, • 1967: Covering duties of the Director of
Marina and in his hometown of Ondo where he Telecommunications.
attended St. Stephens Cathedral, Ondo anytime he
made his monthly visits home. He was a member and • 1967 – 1968: Elected Vice-President of the West
patron of various church societies. African Joint Overseas Group of Engineers.

Papa was very active in the local community in • 1970: Elected Fellow of the Nigerian Society of
Ondo, and this was recognised by the conferment of the Engineers (FNSE)
title of Otunba Bamwasan by the Osemawe of Ondo.
• 1971: Director-General, Posts &
Papa had many interests including cooking, Telecommunications.
touring, reading and writing. He successfully published
his book “Memoirs of Mixed Blessings” in 2009 which is • 1975: Retired as Director-General with full benefits.
an enjoyable recollection of his experiences in post
independence Nigeria and the roles he played in • 1975 to 1978: Consultant to the International
building the foundations of the nation. Telecommunications Union (ITU)

Papa is survived by children, grandchildren and • 1978 : President (Overseas Representative) of the
great grandchildren Institution of Electrical Engineers of Great Britain
for West Africa Region.
Some highlights of Papa’s Career:
• 1960 to 1961: Area Manager, Lagos Area – Selection of Societies and Clubs that Papa belonged to:

Responsible for entire telecommunications • Member, Yoruba Tennis Club
facilities in Lagos area.
• Member, Institute of Electrical Engineers (I. E. E)
• 1961 to 1962: Responsible for all Exchanges in the
Federal Republic of Nigeria. • Member, Metropolitan Club (Lion Club)

• 1962 to 1963: Committee Member, West African • Chairman, industrial Mechanical & Electrical
Joint Overseas Group of Engineers for the whole of
the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Construction Firm (IMEC)

• 1964: Chairperson for the OAU session the • Member, Ondo Development Society
Transport and Communication Commission in
Cairo. • Member, Trinity Group, Ondo

• 1965 to 1966: Assistant Director of Operational • Director, Board Of Trustees, St. Paul’s Church Dev.
Services for the 3 Federal Territories.
Company Ltd.
• 1966: Director of Telecommunications for Posts and
Telecommunications Department of Nigeria. • Member, The Folio Society, London

• 1966: Head of Nigerian delegation to the CCIR XI • Member, Board Of Directors, Siemens 21
Plenary Assembly in Oslo, Norway.
• Sponsor, Mother’s Union, Ondo
• 1966: Elected as Fellow of the Institution of
Electrical Engineers (FIEE), now the Institute of
Engineering and Technology.

THOETOUNPBAH(EINLGRU.) S
AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P .OON PICTURE PANORAMA
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

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AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PICTURE PANORAMA
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

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THOETOUNPBAH(EINLGRU.) S
AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PICTURE PANORAMA
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

PAPA AND MAMA

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AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PICTURE PANORAMA
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

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THOETOUNPBAH(EINLGRU.) S
AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PICTURE PANORAMA
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

PAPA AND GRANDDAUGHTERS AT 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

PAPA IN LONDON WITH GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT GRANDCHILDREN PAPA WITH GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
(SARAH, TEYI, MIMI)

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AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PICTURE PANORAMA
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

PAPA IN LONDON WITH GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

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THOETOUNPBAH(EINLGRU.) S
AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PICTURE PANORAMA
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

PAPA IN LONDON WITH GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

PAPA IN LONDON

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THOETOUNPBAH(EINLGRU.) S
AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PICTURE PANORAMA
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

GRANDPA AT CATHEDRAL

GRANDPA AT CATHEDRAL

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THOETOUNPBAH(EINLGRU.) S
AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PAPA’S TRIBUTES...
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

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THOETOUNPBAH(EINLGRU.) S
AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PAPA’S TRIBUTES...
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

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THOETOUNPBAH(EINLGRU.) S
AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PAPA’S TRIBUTES...
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

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THOETOUNPBAH(EINLGRU.) S
AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PAPA’S TRIBUTES...
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

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THOETOUNPBAH(EINLGRU.) S
AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PAPA’S TRIBUTES...
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

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THOETOUNPBAH(EINLGRU.) S
AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PAPA’S TRIBUTES...
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

Papa,

you have fought a good
fight, you have run your race,

you have made your mark.
Your garlands await you.

Rest in perfect peace.

Archbishop & Mrs
Lasebikan

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THOETOUNPBAH(EINLGRU.) S
AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PAPA’S TRIBUTES...
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

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THOETOUNPBAH(EINLGRU.) S
AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PAPA’S TRIBUTES...
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

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THOETOUNPBAH(EINLGRU.) S
AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PAPA’S TRIBUTES...
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

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THOETOUNPBAH(EINLGRU.) S
AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PAPA’S TRIBUTES...
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

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THOETOUNPBAH(EINLGRU.) S
AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PAPA’S TRIBUTES...
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

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Papa wa, orun re o.

- Oluwabusolami Akindele-Thomas

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About Papa

Papa, being an astute civil servant (“old school” of course) had instructed me when I was taking a
new job position. On my first day on the job, he addressed a long handwritten memo to me stating
the do’s and don’ts on the job. He went on to warn me that under no circumstances should I leave
my inbox (in those days we had in/out-trays) and go home. He instructed me to make sure that
everything in my inbox was attended to before I leave for the day. I became accustomed to this
practice. While my colleagues were busy saying goodnight at 5 pm, I would be burning the
midnight oil trying to “empty my inbox” because Papa said so.

Finally, I prayed a certain prayer for Papa in 2012, when I saw him in the U.K. The prayer was
based on Deuteronomy 34:7 - “And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his
eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated.” I am glad the LORD answered me.

- Mrs. Kehinde Abimbola
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Tribute to 'Grandad'

Dear 'Grandad' as you were fondly called by me and the children.You were the epitome of a
selfless kind and loving father who would go the extra mile for his children and
grandchildren.Even though we had our 'moments',your passion,dedication and love for us
remained unquestionable!You will be greatly missed by us all.

Rest in peace dearest 'Grandad'.

- Daughter in law-Veronica

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THOETOUNPBAH(EINLGRU.) S
AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PAPA’S TRIBUTES...
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

Tribute for Papa.

My Father was always larger than life itself to me. Daddy as he was to me, I found out as I grew up
was an important man to everyone in his presence. He was my father and I was always aware that
he was also a granddad and over time he was able to see his great grandchildren born. I remember
one of my many sisters say after the news of his passing that it's the order of life and of how
inevitable this is. The older I grew the closer we got to each other, and I always tried to call him
every other day so that we could speak regularly even when we didn't have much to say, at least
hearing his very particular voice always made me feel better. I'm so very much thankful for the last
fourty years that I in particular had him in my life. I have always thanked God for my dear father in
my prayers even when I was scared stiff of him. I was just wondering what he was trying to say to
me on our last call on the 13th, knowing what we know now I think that he probably was just trying
to say goodbye to me and how I should not be scared of the future without having my dear daddy's
guidance. This great man who passed away last week Monday was my daddy. May he rest in peace.

- Tolulola Akindele
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AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PAPA’S TRIBUTES...
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

Grandad, you were a great man who achieved a lot in life. A true titan of your time, who played an
important and recognised role in the early development of Nigeria. We will always remember the
chocolates you bought for us during your trips to Geneva, introducing us to the joys of drinking
cream soda and your smile. It may be the end of your time on earth but your giant footprints will
forever mark your passage through it. Rest in perfect and everlasting peace.

- Kayode, Temitayo, Lamisola, Seyi, Kemi and Seun.

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Great Grandad, may your life be as joyful in heaven as it was on Earth, as you continue to brighten
the lives of those around you. Rest in peace.

- Tomiwa, Tobiloba, Nellie, Gio, Shia and Niamh.

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My grandfather was exactly more like a father to me than a grandfather. In my childhood years, I
thought that he was a real father. I remember in our childhood, my siblings always ask me to ask
grandad for chocolate because grandpa loved me more and my siblings knew that I was the only
person he would listen to.
You will always and forever be in my heart. I love you Grandad, keep flying high.

- Gbemisola Thomas
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For Grandpa

I celebrate you grandpa because you were a true force and made a great impact on our lives -
Understanding the importance of a good education and ensuring all your grandchildren had that
for which I will forever be grateful.

I remember while visiting you during summer break from university and looking forward to and
wondering what chef style breakfast you’ll whip up. Even though we’d offer to prepare it and
wanted you not to stress yourself - you’d refused. You enjoyed cooking breakfast and wanted to
show us your skills in the kitchen.

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THOETOUNPBAH(EINLGRU.) S
AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PAPA’S TRIBUTES...
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

I never thought of you as old - I guess I kept you as young at heart. I will hold on to the numerous
wonderful memories, the taste of your delicious egg
sauce, hearing the church hymns emanate from your
room in the morning and your funny stories.

I’ve learnt a lot from your rich experience of life and
your time here with us. Thank you for all you’ve done
for us.

You will be greatly missed.
Love you
- Your Grand Daughter Olamide Akindele

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Fond memories

I remember when me and my sister used to always stay with grandpa on holidays from university
in England. I Would take him for a walk and to his appointments at the bank and at the doctors. He
always loved going out and doing things on his own. He would get up and say we shouldn’t make
breakfast that he wants to do it .
Also there was this one time he was butt dialing himself and he thought someone was prank
calling him. So he called the police in England and they came to the house to investigate only to
find out he was the one calling himself - good times
Grandpa will be missed. He was very kind and generous

- Tobi Akindele

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AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PAPA’S TRIBUTES...
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

Tribute to my kind-hearted, loving Father-in-Law and a Father:

Words can’t express how much you played and impacted my life and my late husband’s life. I will
miss your sense of humor and family history and words of wisdom that you shared whenever I
visited you in London and Nigeria.
I will miss you greatly, you gave me a sense of belonging to the Akindele family.
Thank you so much for checking up on me continuously when Olu Akindele passed away, your
kind words got me through a tough time. I will hold on to those guided words, even though you
are not here I still hold you in my heart. Rest well Papa.

- Mrs. Omotunde Akindele
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Grandpa,

We will miss you. You were a warm and welcoming presence in our lives. A source of great advice
and humor when needed. You were a model of a life well lived and a cherished and valuable
member of our family. We love you and may your soul Rest In Peace.

- Kola Akindele and Family

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THOETOUNPBAH(EINLGRU.) S
AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PAPA’S TRIBUTES...
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

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Dear GrandPa,
So, I decided that I would just speak to you rather than writing a tribute sir, thank you so much for
what you did for me, my time with you was always treasured grandpa, even though you would
scold me for being late during my visit to you LOL, but my time of just conversing with you was
truly memorable. I made it a must that we saw every Sunday when I was in Lagos and you would
never give me a break when I was a little late, that was you granddad and it was another way of you
teaching me discipline and structure. I have always been your rebellious grandkid and I wear that
badge with honors because you still loved me, my happiest memory granddad was your smile on
my wedding day, after our countless discussion to settling down, I finally did it granddad and
honestly you were right, it is truly the best experience any man could ever ask for, and even
seeing you hold your great-grandkids Oluwadamilola and Ayodeji in your arms was such a
beautiful feeling.

I will miss you grandpa, thank you so much for just your presence, being in my life and playing the
role of my grandfather meant more than anything in this world to me. You have left us with a
wonderful and beautiful family my cousins and I will continue to build off your legacy you have
left behind for us to follow. Thank you sir, rest well Papa.

-

Babajide Akindele and Family
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AKINDELEOLUWOLE
J.P., OON PAPA’S TRIBUTES...
1922 - 2021
ACT (B'HAM), C.ENG., F.I.E.E., F.N.S.E., F.A. ENG

OTUNBA BAMWASAN OF ONDO KINGDOM

Unforgettable

Like a sequoia tree you stood firm and tall. You taught me the;
value of a good education,
purpose of prayer,
benefits of hard, productive work and,
The joy in giving.
You were strong and immovable, a formidable force indeed.
You’ve definitely left an imprint on my heart Grand dad.
Your stories, your fierceness, your love...
You Grand dad, are unforgettable…

- Yewande Dekalu-Thomas (Grand-Daughter)

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No one else can take your place

As the oldest man of the family,
Great Grand dad held a space that no one else can fill.
To me, he was a symbol of greatness and hope.
In his absence, may we all find comfort in the presence of God.

- Araoluwa (Anu) Erinle (Great Grand-Daughter)

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Tribute to Grandpa

Why are you crying? He was 99, they said!
My Grandfather was an extraordinary father figure. He was a man of integrity, strict and very
principled. He wanted the best for us, his grandchildren. Thus he encouraged me to excel in all
that I did and to strive for the best.

He didn’t only play the role of a Grandfather and a father in my life, he also played the role of a
mentor. There were times I misunderstood him, but as I looked back over the years, I realised

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J.P., OON PAPA’S TRIBUTES...
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that, that stern voice, strict appearance and stoic demeanour was his way of showing me that he
loved me and that he wanted me to be strong and be the best that I could be.

I recall my conversation with him in 2002 regarding pursuing a masters degree. I approached
him with the feeling of uncertainty about what his response would be (bearing in mind that he
had already sponsored the first). Typical Grandpa, he didn’t complain at all. This was very
encouraging to me and this made me more determined to succeed and make him proud.

Grandpa it feels so unreal that you are no longer around, my heart felt empty the day I heard of
your passing. I will miss you and I love you very much. Rest in peace in the bosom of our Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen

- Oluwayemisi Irefo

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What my Great Grandpa meant to me from Sarah Irefo

My Great Grandfather was an exceptional man, I looked forward to having conversations with
him, especially about my school. ‘What were your scores in maths,’ he usually asked. I enjoyed
visiting him, I noticed every time how tall he was!!

- Sarah Irefo

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My Tribute to Otunba Engineer Theophilus Oluwole Akindele

I am thankful to God for the family my grandfather led and filled with gratitude for all my
grandfather did to enable me to have the career that I have now. My grandfather was strongly
supportive of the pursuit of knowledge and educational excellence( as exemplified by his life and
career) and like my parents, he believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. He continued to
care; every time we spoke he would ask how my job was going and enquire about my welfare in
totality.
Grandad was a great and tidy cook (the kitchen would always be spotless after he was done
cooking) and he made the best cooked breakfast ever. He was fiercely independent, lived life to

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J.P., OON PAPA’S TRIBUTES...
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the fullest, never forgot a fact, had a sweet tooth and was always smartly dressed. It was
guaranteed that he would receive a compliment whenever we were out in public because he
always looked younger than his biological age. He had a witty and incisive sense of humour and
could cut you down to size with a look and /or withering remark, often accurate and true. .
My favourite memory is of the chocolates that Grandad would give us whenever he had just
returned from a trip abroad, I still don’t know where he bought them from but they were so good.
Thanks to Grandad we his grandchildren have a bond that we will continue to nurture and uphold
for the subsequent generations to see. Rest in peace Grandad, you will always be loved.

- Moyo Odukunle

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A Life Well Lived

"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might..." - Ecclesiastes 9:10

Grandpa lived by this scripture. From our earliest memories of Grandpa, we knew him to be an
exemplary leader who did everything with excellence and expected the same of those around
him. Every moment with him was an opportunity to observe and learn from his kindness,
discipline, strength, courage, perseverance, curiosity, wit, diligence, organization, and many
years of breaking boundaries and limitations.

Grandpa taught us how to live an impactful life - worthy of admiration. He taught us the Lord's
prayer and many scriptures, he taught us the importance of family and togetherness, he modeled
and taught us sacrificial giving, he taught us to seek knowledge and value educational
advancement, he taught us how to give our very best in all that we do.

Grandpa played a critical role in the lives of his family, especially his grandchildren and great-
grandchildren. He was intentional about our growth and progress. We are grateful to have been
blessed with the precious gift of our Grandpa.

He leaves a lasting impact and legacy. We are inspired and challenged to follow Grandpa's
teachings and examples and do all things excellently and to the glory of God.

We celebrate Grandpa's life and thank God for a life well lived.

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