Biography, Oriki & Exclusive Photos from Pa Olusola Adedotun Akanbi Otegbade final burial

BIOGRAHY OF PA OLUSOLA ADEDOTUN AKANBI OTEGBADE 1940 – 2016

PA OLUSOLA ADEDOTUN AKANBI OTEGBADE was born in Kano on the 17th April, 1940 into the royal family of LATE PA J.M OTEGBADEof Ijaduade compoundOke Ago Owu, Abeokuta and LATE MADAM C. KOTEGBADE (NEE JINADU IDOWU)of Aradan compound Ikija Abeokuta.

He was the third child of his parents; he was greatly loved by his mother and siblings

EDUCATIONAL LIFE

PA OLUSOLA ADEDOTUN AKANBI OTEGBADE started his education at St. John Anglican Primary School, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State. He came to Lagos with his Uncle Late Pa E. AOtegbade of blessed memory to further his education at National High School, Ondo Street, EbutaMetta. He later obtained his Accountancy/Book- keeping Diploma viacorrespondence tertiary in London, UK.

CAREER 

PA OLUSOLA ADEDOTUN AKANBI OTEGBADE startedhis working career with the Lagos State Government. He was a sports man and represented Nigeria at the second all African Games as a Cyclist. He won so many medals; after leaving the sporting activities, he became the E.O Accountant of Lagos State Sports Council from 1976 – 1978, he further became the Asst. Accountant in 1978 – 1980 and was promoted to Chief Accountant between 1984 – 1986 before he left the ministry.

Organizations he worked as an Accountant include;

• SETEMEC LTD: manufacturers of Gas Cylinders and LPG tanks, Chesebrough way Isolo Industrial Estate Lagos.1987 - 1990

• BYPASS EXPORTING AND IMPORTING COMPANYApapa Wharf Lagos. 1992 - 2002

He was the founder and C.E.O of Ijaduadecommercial Enterprises, Lagos.

CHIRSTIAN ACTIVITIES:PA OLUSOLA ADEDOTUN AKANBI OTEGBADE joined CPAN of St Pauls Anglican Church IsagatedoIsolo on the 29-7-90. He was elected as the society treasure on 17-2-90 up till his departure. He served as a counselor in the parish council 1993. He was a member of Harvest committee for many years 

FAMILY LIFE

PA OLUSOLA ADEDOTUN AKANBI OTEGBADE met his wife Mrs. Sarah Amope Otegbade in the year 1976 at Isale Eko, Lagos Island, where she lived with her family. The marriage is blessed with wonderful Children:OluwafunmilolaAdetutuOmonori(Nee Otegbade), Olubola Otegbade Iseko, Oluwole Otegbade, Olusegun Otegbade and Adekunle Otegbade with grandchildren.

Daddy until his death was a loving husband, loving father and a super grandfather.

Daddy would call all his children on every first day of the month to release his blessings and also advise his wife and children to “listen well and do not be in a haste to reply’’ “let others see Christ in all you do” “Get angry and do not sin, Ma se jekiorunwobaibinu re”.

Adieu to a strong, pleasant, understanding Father, Sleep on our darling, sweet, caring Papa, Grandpa and Husband.

Till we meet at the feet of our Lord Jesus Christ and path no more.

Rest in peace. Good night Daddy.

Below are photos from the Christian Wake-Keep

Officiating Ministers from St Paul Anglican Church, Ishagatedo Isolo

From the middle- Papa's wife and his first daughter- left with the last born- right

Families

Friends & Church Members

See Lying-In-State photos below:

The Funeral Service photos below:

Body arrives Atan Cementary for the interment

ORIKI 

Omoala

Omo ape joye

Omootunoloja to doje

Omoeiye mu mi sasaloje

Omoelekiti mope

Omoelewududutomutiku fun are n’igbo ye metu

Elamokoeogbodoj’ega

Omoalalojeile, soribiyan,

Soyoye, OgbeseGbola,

Awometusau

Araoje, omo ape joye,

OmoAridiOgoLogun,

OmootunolojaTodoje

OmoEiyemumisasalojeile

Omoelekiti mope

Omoelewududu to mu tiku

Fun arenigboyemetu

Elamoko won o gbodo j’ eiyeega

Elaalatanigiorogbo

Omoobinrinj’owoorereoba se re je

Ojenpetuomoaroti we biojo

Omoajibosin, omoolowuoduru

OmoasunkunGbade

Omobalagunlarelowu

Omoateniwijoki were were

Oro ma gbonsile

Omoaremotayi, abajeoruko

Meji to se were arawon

Omo to gboriki je lowoaja

Omo to tantan tan to b’aja tan

Omoabunibuniabebuwontiwonti

Omo a gboriodosorolonpetu

Omo a gboriodojoba

Omoarasan I’ owu, owuoduru

Omoobinrinj’owuorere o tun

Ibi re se, ta’ nje base re je

OmoeyinponI’ojeile

Obinrinkogbogbokonigboyemetu

Omoajibosinowuawu nu pe

Omoolowuoduru

Sun Re O

At the Reception Venue

It was indeed a great ending for Pa Olusola Adedotun Otegbade. I pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of the departed and also God's blessing, comfort, and protection for the children and the rest of his family (Amen).

MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE...