Gone two years but not forgotten. Continue to rest in peace.

TM you will always be remembered. Your wit, your humour, your high intelligence and selfless ways will always be missed.
It is my prayers that the wonderful family you left will continue to remain in the presence of the Almighty.Amen. Segun James

Sweet and nostalgic are the memories of those who touched our lives in wonderful ways. TK, if you can see me now, I know you will smile that your peculiar smile. Omoluabi eniyan, my boss my friend, continue to rest peacefully.

I remember you today again on your birthday my dear boss. Any time I drive through Osborne road, your thought readily comes to mind. Rest in Peace. I appreciate your tutelage and love

Continue to rest in peace, my dear boss. You played the role of a diligent father, boss, and mentor in my life. I can't forget you for a long time, you stood by me in difficult times because you trusted me. I keep remembering the day you were traveling out of Nigeria, you picked me up at Dolphin gate, and gave me specific instructions with a warning, " I may not come back for a long time". How this statement keeps echoing each time I pass by the point you dropped me off, under the bridge. REST IN PEACE MAN OF PRINCIPLE!

Engr. Dr. Kehinde was more of a father than a boss to me. He was the acting Chairman of Anchorage Securities and Finance Limited when I became the CEO of the firm. A very calm and intelligent man, there is hardly any topic that you can bring up that he will not demonstrate a good knowledge. That made me always look forward to his visit to our office to learn from him.
As I write this tribute, it is still difficult for me to agree that he is no more with us on this side of the divide. Indeed, I won’t forget for a long time how I accompanied him, from Dolphin Estate Gate in his car to Osborne road under the bridge the day he was traveling and he told me that he won’t be back for a long time. Oh, the agony in my heart when I heard that word. I whispered prayers from the bottom of my heart to God for him as I alighted from his car with a troubled heart.
I can’t forget your words of encouragement, your support in my crisis period, and how you trusted me. You are rear gems in our generation. My prayers are with the family, you will never lack help in your times of need. When you need a father, God will be there for you beyond your expectations.
Adieu, my loving boss.

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When beggars die, there are no comets seen, the heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes. Williams Shakespeare.

I met Dr. Seke Kehinde in the early '90s at one of the family meetings held in the house of Pa Ogunrinde (of blessed memory). My first impression of him being a perfect gentleman, unassuming, generous, and a lover of his family was confirmed by our subsequent meetings and interactions.

Reflecting on the Shakespeare's quote above, Ps. 115:16 says that
'Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints'. No wonder the heavens are blazing forth.
What we considered our loss is heaven's gain.
We take solace in the fact that he lived a fulfilled and impactful life.

My heart and prayers are with the immediate family, the Lord Himself will wipe away your tears, Holy Spirit will stand by you to comfort and strengthen you all in Jesus name. Amen.

Hardly did I realise that when I took picture with you at the Adult Harvest was the last time I would see you.The Adult Harvest was at Christ Church Cathedral 29 Marina Lagos.
Adieu cool and soft spoken TM
Bopo , God will perfect all that concerns you.

Dearest Dr. Kehinde, the thought you are no longer here is hard to accept and my heart goes out to Aunty Bopo and your children.

You were my adopted uncle due to your friendship with my dad Engr. Mark Obu and this love extended to us the children.

You were warm, kind, and humble despite your many achievements. Most of all you were approachable, generous, and found time for everyone irrespective of age or class.

One thing I will never forget for the rest of my life was the kindness you and Aunty Bopo showed towards me when I worked at Access Bank. My dad asked me to approach you when I had a target to achieved. You and aunty despite your busy lives created time for me and helped me to achieve this target when you could easily have invested your resources elsewhere.

I learnt a lot from my interactions with you and aunty, most especially to bless others with my gifts. I pray as you and aunty touched a young girl heart with your generosity, that your children and theirs will not want of anything, that the good Lord will send helpers their way and favour will be their portion always, Amen.

Goodnight uncle, your star truly shined brightly on earth, totally blessed to have known you.

My prayers and love are with you Aunty Bopo, your children, grandson, and the extended family - Omakolo (Nee Obu)

I knew Dr. Temilola Kehinde,way back in the 80s when I was working at kingsway building. Through him I met his wife Mrs. Bopo Kehinde. Dr. as we call him, was quiet,humble and loving person .May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace amen.

Tribute to Dr Temilola Kehinde.

Broda mi Seke, as you were fondly called, thinking of you brings so many nostalgic memories. I remember looking forward to seeing you as soon as our beloved father, of blessed memory, mentioned you were coming to Papa Ajao. You were my hero and mentor. I cherished those moments you took time out to just gist and know how I was doing. I was in class 3 when you had to take on the role of a father to me and my younger siblings. Oh! how you played the role so well. We almost didn’t miss the fact that our father was not there physically. Your love for your siblings and family members (nuclear and extended), was unquantifiable. You held our family together and stood for us like your life depended on it. You made sure our family Christmas party was held no matter what. You also made sure to be at the party with your family, whenever they were around.. When I heard about your passing, time stood still because It never crossed my mind that we will not see on this side of the divide again. You will be greatly missed, Broda mi Seke. You are loved dearly but God loves you more. Rest in the bosom of the Lord, till we meet to part no more.

Praying for God's peace, comfort and strength for the Kehinde family. Daddy Kehinde, your homegoing service was truly a great celebration of life and we bless God for all the wonderful testimonies given today. 

You will be deeply missed and continue to Rest In the Lord Dad. Adieu Daddy Kehinde.

Though, I didn’t meet Engr. (Dr.) Kehinde in Egbado College, Ilaro, but his footprints and comments about him on ECOSA platform are worthy of emulation. My condolences to his family and may God grant him eternal rest in His bosom. Amen.

Dr. Temilola Kehinde and I were friends from our days in graduate school at Stanford University in the 1970s. We were both working on our Ph.Ds. He was in Industrial Engineering while I was in Engineering Economic System. These were similar areas of study and as Black scholars we gravitated towards each other. Lola was an enlightened soul and I am going to miss his insights and our vigorous debates that would extend for hours. His kind friendship and overall warm and inviting presence made him a joy to be around.

Rest in Peace my Dear Friend.
Phillip W. McLeod Ph.D.

Fare thee well Sir...may God rest your soul in His Bosom. I met Dr Kehinde through his wife...Mrs Olabopo Kehinde, my first ever boss in my career. He was always quiet, and soft spoken. At all interactions, Dr. Kehinde was always kind and polite.

The Lord comfort Aunty and the children, grandchildren, siblings and family. God's Blessings always. May his memories bring you joy and may God fill the void of his absence with His Grace and Comfort.

May the soul of Temilola rest in perfect peace, Amen. May the good Lord grant your dear family the strength to bear the loss of such a great and exemplary gentleman. You have always been a great friend to have and count on.

Tony Boyo & Family (Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.A)

TRIBUTE TO DR. TEMILOLA OLUSEKE KEHINDE
** A BROTHER AND A FRIEND INDEED **

Towards the end of the year 1961, two young boys attended a live-in interview as part of the selection process for admission into form One of Egbado College, Ilaro in the present-day Ogun State. One of the boys was Gilbert Babatunde George (Babs), and the other was Temilola Oluseke Kehinde (Seke). It was love at first sight between the two boys, who were the youngest and smallest in their class. By the end of the live-in interview, the boys had developed an inseparable relationship and started a life-long brotherhood love and friendship, comparable only to the love between David and Jonathan in the Holy Book. The two youngsters stayed together throughout their time in the secondary school, went for their Higher School Certificate (HSC), and travelled to the United States of America for further studies. Such was the close-knit relationship between Babs and Seke that the undersigned thought they were both his in-laws. Later, Babs was the best man at Seke’s wedding to his sweetheart, Bopo Ajose-Adeogun, who was discovered to be Babs distant relative.  Unfortunately, the friendship was brought to an end by the untimely death on May 19, 2015 of Babs, as he was fondly called by his bosom friend, Seke.
The passing on to eternal glory of Dr. Temilola Oluseke Kehinde, on July 19, 2021, closed the chapter of the innocent friendship which started at the Egbado College between the two lads. One is reminded of a song adulterated from the Cherubin and Seraphim Creed that was usually sang by Seke’s classmates to tease him because of his frail figure:
Jesu ja seke-seke (Jesus unfettered my shackles)
Mo ku, o so mi d’alaye (I died, but He revived me to life)
Eje re, iyebiye (With His precious blood)
Lofi ra mi pada (He restored me to life)
We ask; are we singing in joy at the passing of our dear friend? No, we are singing in tribulation. Birds facing danger and death are said to display some degree of courage. Swans are said to sing more loudly when they know that they are about to die. Unlike men facing the same peril, swans sing for joy, knowing that they are about to depart to the presence of their Maker. Men, fearful of death, project their own fears on swans that sing; they say that the swans wail in grief when about to die. We must remember that birds in general do not sing when hungry, wet, sick, or in pain; they sing when they are happy. Birds, like dogs and some other animals, may have foreknowledge of the good things that are coming to them through death. Swans are thought to be aware of this, and that is why they sing more loudly on the day of their death. Even when we are not singing for joy at the passing on to eternal glory of our friend and brother, Dr. Temilola Oluseke Kehinde, we know of the good things that are coming his way through death as he journeys to meet his creator.
Please permit the question: In the tempestuous journey of this world, if the person you were with a few seconds ago, a few minutes ago, a few hours ago, or a few days ago, is suddenly no more; will you have any regrets about the last moments you spent together? Such were our thoughts as we ruminate on the noble part played by Bopo, the dear wife of Dr. Temilola Oluseke Kehinde during his illness. We, as family members are aware of how Bopo foursquarely stood by her husband for better for worse during the four years of his protracted illness. Bopo, we salute you and all the children, as well. You have all been faithful and stalwart servants of God through the love and care you showed to your husband and father. May God reward you positively and abundantly. Amen!
Dr. Temilola Oluseke Kehinde has exemplified the life of the mortal man as described and preached by the wise men of ages past; to wit, that a man’s life is marked by two dates; viz; the date he was born and the date he passed away. The “dash” in-between the two dates is what is said to show the kind of person the man was. Our friend and brother, Dr. Kehinde left an indelible impression on life. Wherever he went, he was doing good, and he made positive impact on the lives of all the people he met. He touched the lives of many, and his deeds between the time he was born and the time he passed away will always be remembered by the number of people he inspired through a life of discipline, of doing by example, and of giving. He is the type of person who, like the proverbial “widow’s mite” will give his last “until it pains.”
We are sad at the departure into the Great Beyond of our friend, but the Saints of heaven are eagerly awaiting him at the heaven’s gate, rejoicing at the homecoming of a worthy son. As we mourn the departure of our friend from the land of the living, the hosts of heaven are waiting eagerly for his homecoming with cymbals and dancing. 
Such is the story of the mortal man in the land of the Living. We are here on earth as visitors and at the end of our sojourn, we will depart and answer the clarion call to higher services. Those of us that are yet to be called must therefore not be sad at the departure of one of our own, for he has only been called to join the Saints in heaven; freed from pains and from the travails of the mortal man in the land of the living.

Though gone to the great beyond, our friend lives forever in our hearts as we ask God to comfort and console the family he left behind.

Oluwole & Motunde Komolafe

On behalf of your mates at Egbado College, when the roll is call up yonder, your name shall be there and the Lord will give you the right to seat with Him on the throne like His son Jesus Christ. May the good Lord comfort the family and grant the departed eternal rest. Amen

Temilola: Brilliant, hard-working, reliable, man of integrity! What else can I say about this rare breed?

We first met during Temilola's short spell at Mobil (MPN), and subsequently became friends. Shortly after my return from a US assignment in 2001, we became working partners in a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting group, LTG Technologies Limited. Temilola was not only the brain that put the group together, he was the engine that assured that LTG functioned efficiently. At every stage during our valued relationship, Temilola exhibited the type of sterling leadership qualities that are hard to come-by in present-day Nigeria.

I was in Maryland, USA for Temilola's daughter's wedding at the start of his ailment and kept in touch by visits, phone calls and other correspondence all through the period of the ailment. I must give credit to the painstaking devotion that his family, particularly his wife, 'Bopo exhibited as care-givers.

To Temilola: Our Lord, who blessed you and endowed you with such sterling qualities while you were on earth, will surely continue to bless you and to take care of your soul in the life beyond. He will not let the family that you left behind suffer or lack. Rest in Peace.

I met Dr. Temilola Kehinde through Mrs. Olabopo A. Kehinde, his wife, whom I worked with as her secretary from 1989 for some years, first as a Youth Corper and later an employee of Ashland Oil. We met several times at company functions. I remember very well in 2006 after I was involved in a Road Traffic Accident, he came to my house with his wife to visit me. This, I did and still do not take for granted. I still remember this vividly. The way he looked at me with such emotion at the state I was then!

Dr. Kehinde, a very unassuming personality, never called me by name. He would always refer to me as 'madam' (I usually felt uncomfortable about this then). I assumed it was his respectful nature.

I can only wish that God rests his soul. I wish my oga and aunt, comfort in the Holy Spirit. As I have repeatedly told you ma, God is with you. To Oluwadamilola and siblings, God will give you the fortitude to bear the loss of your dad in Jesus name. It is well with you guys.

Dr. Temilola Kehinde...., I met through his wife my dearest former boss Mrs. Olabopo A. Kehinde, whom I worked with as Executive Asst. back in the mid 90s. The few times that I met Dr. Kehinde, I would love to note his courteous manners and quiet nature. No wonder, this confirms how the public describes as a very humble, quiet and hardworking Health & Env. Commissioner in
Lagos state during the military era! "The good works of the saints will continue to follow them......."

To my loving Oga & mentor, Mrs Kehinde I wish you comfort in the Holy Spirit always, God is with you. To Oluwadamilola and siblings, God will grant you grace to bear the loss of your dad and uphold his legacy/values to remarkable heights in Jesus name. Sleep well, sleep on Dr. T. Seke Kehinde.........

Our paths crossed by chance. He assumed office as the Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Physical Planning of Lagos State Nigeria sometime in 1990 during the tenure of Col. Raji Alagbe Rasaki as the military governor of the State. I was appointed to be his Personal Assistant through an interview that was more of a selection. I didn’t like the assignment but I had no choice. It was a posting, as I was then a young town planning officer barely 5 years old in service. I resumed in his office, and he welcomed me with a gentle smile that squeezed his face. He was welcoming and that relaxed me. After all, it was something of a dread in those days, for an entry level and young officer to be posted to work with an Honourable Commissioner. He threw all and everything at me to work on and give him results. I also threw myself into the very challenging assignment that broaden my horizon into unfamiliar subjects and territories including being his speech writer. I didn’t disappoint myself and definitely not him. I became sure footed and built confidence, I became a go to. I usually felt tall anytime he read those speeches at public events. I met people that I wouldn’t have met. He took personal interest in me, he allowed me into his house, a special privilege, and I met his very beautiful and amiable wife, auntie Bopo and the twins. I impressed him so much that at the end of his tenure and incidentally the end of Col. Rasaki’s tenure, he got the governor to approve my elevation to the next grade level ahead of my pack. However, I didn’t get to enjoy that rare privilege as the officer to document it refused to do so after they left. His testimony about me in his handover note which he unusually gave me to read, was one that has remained with me till today and probably defined my career trajectory and life story. Incidentally, it created problem for me as 3 subsequent Honourable Commissioners of that ministry in succession requested for me to be their personal assistant until I escaped before the fourth one was appointed. When I suffered an injustice in the system during my career, he stood up to run around for me even at odd hours to reverse it. I was humbled. He didn’t succeed, but he told me to forget that episode and forge ahead into the future assuring me that I would succeed. He later called me up a number of times to seek my professional advice and support on some of his projects. I was just too ready and eager to respond. He was my mentor and benefactor. When I was appointed a Permanent Secretary I didn’t tell him as we had somehow lost contact for a while, or so I thought. I was shocked when he showed up at my swearing in and stayed with me, family and friends throughout the day. When he was going for his son’s wedding in the USA in 2017 I believe, he invited me, per chance I would be in that country on vacation. I apologized that I couldn’t and wished him well only to be told that he fell ill even before the event. He hasn’t returned to Nigeria ever since and will not return. Painful that I couldn’t get to tell him that I am the Honourable Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development in Ogun State. He would have been proud of me. Alas my boss, brother, mentor, encourager, benefactor and loyal friend has gone to be with the Lord. I bless God for the impactful life that he lived. I am proud to have had the privilege to come across this special breed of a man. TK fare thee well. We will all miss you. May your gentle soul find peaceful repose in the heavenly places. May God take care of all that you left behind. Adieu omoluabi eniyan, may the hosts of heaven receive you. Amen.

Adieu my great friend Temilola. You touched my life and so many's. May you rest in perfect peace. May God uphold Bopo, your children and all that you left behind.
Sun un re o
F Ajibade Oke

So that's it. Just like that! But you left your mark TM and we'll sorely miss you.
May God accept you in his kingdom and comfort your wife, children and all others who you meant so much to.

Temilola will surely be missed as a dear brother and friend. You were such a great and wonderful husband to my dear friend and awesome father to the children. I am comforted with the realisation that you are finally resting peacefully in the loving arms of our Father in Heaven. Temi sleep on.

What a great man, so gentle,so loving, and a family man to the core.May his gentle soul find rest in the bosom of Christ. Adieu Dr Kehinde.

It was a great shock to learn of the passing of Temilola to eternity. Our paths crossed in our youth as neighbors in Papa Ajao and as students in University of Lagos. Temi a quintessential gentle man lived a very fulfilled life. A very academically brilliant and erudite man, who had an infectious smile at all times. He was appointed Commissioner in Lagos at a very tender age and had strings of other achievements. May his soul continue to rest in perfect, and may the Almighty God grant his immediate family and friends the fortitude to bear the loss.
TEMI SUN RE

Temilola & I started our consulting careers as colleagues in the same firm in 1979 & have remained friends since then. He was a professional to the core, diligent at work, quiet and unassuming and committed to public service. These traits were reflected in the balanced life he lived as a Consulting Engineer, a Rotarian, a member of Recreational & Social Clubs and as a Commissioner in the Lagos State Government. In all of these positions, he distinguished himself as a Leader and a man of unimpeachable integrity who was committed to service and wanted things done the right way at all times.

It was his natural disposition as a true friend, a peace-maker and bridge- builder that we relied upon when we had cause to request his assistance as an Arbitrator in resolving a dispute between the principal stakeholders In our firm. True to his character, he offered his services pro-bono and all the issues in contention were resolved to the satisfaction of all parties. In his passing we have lost a trusted friend and brother.

Tô Bopo, his devoted wife and their children, we share your pain and pray that God will stand by you and grant you the strength to carry on. May his soul Rest In Perfect Peace.

John & Ese Kalegha

                  
                  Celebration of a Stellar Life

Dr. Temilola Kehinde, TM, as we, your friends fondly called you, our relationship had come a long way from undergraduate days at the University of Lagos to the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Lagos branch, of which you later became the chairman, to the Association for Consulting Engineering in Nigeria (ACEN), of which you also became the President. In all these your journeys through the professional arena, your leadership qualities were outstanding. I remember how as chairman of the Lagos branch of NSE in the early 80’s, the branch was so very well managed that we had extra funds to lend to the National body of NSE.  In a similar vein, as President of ACEN, you worked tirelessly to bring to reality the new fee structure (ECOPACCE) for consulting engineers and other positive developments.

As a professional colleague and a partner on several projects, your ability to analyze and breakdown complex problems to simple, easy to solve stages pointed to your immense brilliance and analytical skills. Indeed, most of our submissions were adjudged excellent, and when we did not win the bid, it was due to price or other considerations, not the technical quality of our submissions. We will miss your brilliant contributions at Landmark Integrated Technologies Ltd.

At the Rotary Club of Onigbongbo, you were a two-time president not because you loved the power of office, but because you were ready to volunteer yourself, to fill a leadership gap that existed in the club at that time and save the club. Such was your willingness to serve and save situations when you deemed it necessary. I must not forget your empathy for and encouragement to young and new members of the club in your second time. As president, you put a cap on the sergeant-at-arms fine so that members were not embarrassed by being fined more than they could afford to pay.

Your brilliance, integrity, and level headedness were quickly recognized early in your professional life, and these were tapped in to by three successive governors of Lagos State by appointing you a commissioner. Your brilliance was also exemplified in the areas of human endeavor you decided to study, Engineering, which you got a Ph. D in, Business Administration and Law, all in one lifetime. What a great lifetime!

TM, you came. You Served. You gave your best.
We thank God for giving you to us.
Rest in peace
May the Lord continue to strengthen, protect, and provide for your family.

Yomi Lawson
On behalf of TM’s friends and colleagues at Landmark Integrated Technologies

TRIBUTE TO MY BELOVED BROTHER
Eng Temilola Magnus Kehinde
One of the greatest privileges and honour of my life had been having you as my brother, my one and only elder brother. I shall eternally be grateful to The ALMIGHTY and Merciful God, that you made Jesus Christ your personal Lord and Saviour before your home call.

You made it to the Home where there will never be any pain or discomfort!!!
You were extremely loving and caring, almost to a fault. What an exceptional and amazing human being you were!!!

O daro, my one in a million EGBON MI!!!

Your Sister - Surubomi

Uncle Temi will be very much missed and fondly remembered for being an articulate, composed and extremely kind Uncle.

Your support and care for me and my family will always be remembered with gratitude. Especially remarkable is the many months you and your lovely family accommodated me in your home. I felt welcomed and loved and have many wonderful memories from that time.

Your intellectual and political achievements were always an inspiration as was your ever calm demeanour. It seemed like nothing ever moved or frazzled you. You always seemed to be thinking of something very smart and I always found it intriguing how you always literally faintly tapped on things around you when you were walking; a table, a wall, a chair. I understood it as being one of the eccentricities of really brilliant people who had many smart things in their mind.

Thank you for being a staunch supporter, composed leader and kind Uncle.

You will always be missed and forever be in our hearts.

Your niece,
Sope

Dear Uncle Temi,

You will be sorely missed. You so took your uncle/brother duties seriously. Thanks for being there for my family all through the years. You were a constant help to your sister (my mum) and my siblings in times of need and at the most crucial times. When no one else was there, you were there for us all.

Glad my immediate family saw you and spent quite some time with you just before you left Nigeria. I can vividly remember that day. You were so happy and excited to see us. We had a long chat and you showed us around. It was a memorable day. My boys have a fond memory of you and they've never stopped talking about the shawarma they had when you took them to Grandma Bops' shop. Little did we know that would be the last time we would set our eyes on you. If only we knew, we'd have said so many more things to you. We would have said thank you resoundingly, we would have told you how much we appreciate you and we would have said a deeper good bye.

Good bye uncle Temi. We thank you and we appreciate you. You were kind, loving, gentle and your generosity knew no bounds.

Rest on in the bossom of the almighty.

From your niece
Tokunbo Adeosun and family

Adieu Dr Temilola Kehinde, a close friend of everyone in my family, a fellow engineer, and an egbon who always had my back.

I got to meet Dr Kehinde while he was a Commissioner in Lagos State and I was a Chief Engineer working on building jetties around the state in 1987-8. We have been friends since then. After, we worked together, he as board Director and I as CEO for an estate development company subsidiary of a Bank. He allowed me and my son use part of his expansive office to start our engineering, construction and real estate businesses. We worked together in forays into the oil and gas business, and other ventures.

He was a complete gentleman, never given to anger, resentment or haste. He is greatly missed by my wife, children and me.

May his soul Rest In perfect Peace with his Maker.

THIS IS A TRIBUTE FROM THE INNER WHEEL CLUB OF ONIGBONGBO, DISTRICT 911, NIGERIA:

Oh my goodness!
Onigbongbo mourns the loss of our Rotarian brother who was charity personified.

Such a young man at 71. With a beautiful soul and humble to the core, he had a smile for everyone and was a service-oriented Christian.

He received the Inner Wheel Nigeria Award for Exemplary Service for taking care of a set of twins after the loss of their father to HIV/AIDS. Our dedicated Past President Temilola Kehinde went beyond the care of the twins; he also cared for their mother and grandmother!

God will surely receive the noble soul of Rotarian Temilola Kehinde into Paradise. May his beautiful soul rest in peace in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ. May those he left behind be consoled and comforted in Jesus mighty name

It's extremely difficult to come to terms with Uncle Temi's passing, he was the epitome of duty and sacrifice. Uncle Temi felt a sense of duty to everyone,  always wanting to help and grow those around him. I remember extremely difficult times when he came through with not just financial support but also timely advise. I can't believe I'll never hear that calm passionate voice anymore, I can't belive we won't have those insightful political discussions anymore, I can't believe he is no longer there for me to run to for those timely advise and network.

Uncle Temi was a strong impact in my life, probably the strongest. I'm gladdened that I had the opportunity to experience Uncle Temi and learn from his actions and wealth of knowledge. My only regret is I did not have the opportunity to repay him in life but I will do all I can to pay it forward.

Good people don't die, they multiply in the lives of others. Uncle Temi's attributes, knowledge and ways are multiplied in so many of us.

Rest well my dear Uncle.

May Baba's soul rest in perfect peace and may God give entire family the strength to bear the loss. Amen
A man who touched many lives and he shall be remembered for his good deeds
Dídùn ni ìrántí olódodo!

Dear Uncle,

It took me a while to write these words, not for lack of them but because it's been difficult for me to accept that you are really gone!

You have been a blessing to my mum (your younger sister) and me for as long as I have known you. Over the years, I have also observed how you have been a unifying force in our family. Your leadership and role model influence were incomparable. You have touched so many lives positively. Your star shone brightly for all to see and we all enjoyed the illumination.

I will miss you so much, my dearest uncle! Have a peaceful rest at God's side.

Paul Damilare Ayodele.

Ṣeekẹ(my dear brother-in-law) as fondly known in the family. It is an understatement to say we’re grieved, but God knows best, and we’ve surrendered to his will.
TM, as fondly referred to by colleagues at work, a complete gentleman, helpful, incorruptible, and loved by all.
Temilola, Godly without wearing his faith on his sleaves. You’re a good example of being Christlike without being religious. I’ve always enjoyed moments with you without being in a hurry.
We love you, but the good Lord loves you more, adieu

Onimo Ero Dokita Temilola Oluseke Kehinde✝️
Olowo Ori Olabopo, Baba OluwaDamilola, Baba Ibeji owon!
Okunrin jeje, Olori Ebi rere, Egbon rere, Olugbowo rere, Baba rere!
Iya ti d’opin, ogun ti tan! Olugbala ti j’agun molu. Isinmi ti de ni ese Jesu Oluwa wa. Masun lo ni agbala Olorun ni orun. Gbogbo awa aburo ati ore nse ilede lehin re. A o pade ni ojo ajinde ni ibi ti ko si ekun ati inira. Awa pelu awon angeli ni a ma ke Hallelujah si Olorun Olodumare, ti o da orun oun aiye!


✝️Engr. Dr. Temilola Oluseke Kehinde✝️
Olabopo’s beloved husband, Damilola’s and the twins’ dearest father
A gentleman indeed. A wonderful family man. A loving big brother. A steady
supporter. A great father.
The battle is over, the victory has been won!!! Christ is victorious! You are now enjoying your deserved rest at the feet of Christ Jesus. Sleep on in the Savior's vineyard.
Family, friends, are mourning your passing on to glory. Till we meet again on the Resurrection morning where tears shall cease, the pains shall be over. And together, we shall sing 'Hallelujah' with the angels unto God, Creator of heaven and earth!

Idowu George-Ayooluwa

Once in a while an asteroid streaks through the skies and one looks on in wonderment when lucky to catch such heavenly events. Such is the genre, gentility, wit and genius of Dr Temilola Kehinde.
I met Temi in 1967 at Federal School of Science where we both attended as Advance Level students. He always had that disarming and welcoming mien that characterised him all through his adult life. We did not interact much during our University days even though we both attended The University of Lagos, he at Akoka and me at Idi-Araba. It wasn’t until later in the late 70s that we reconnected after his sojourn in the USA. He was friends with my late cousin Arc Kehinde Fadayomi of blessed memory.
His whole life was all about humility and giving. He was a genius and that was apparent to those that interacted with him. What with his academic laurels in all the fields of Engineering, Finance , Management and Law. He was quite a handful , an intellectual who could also have been a gentle priest.
I celebrate his life.

I commiserate with Bopo his wife who took exceptional great care of him in the past few years, his children and grieving families.

We all will miss him.

TM, I have known you since 1967 when we both studied for our A-levels at
Federal School of Science, Onikan. Lagos. You were a friendly, humble and an
easy-going person. I will always remember you as an incisive thinker, and a
visionary who was brilliant, innovative and creative. Throughout your life you
were restless and active. We both studied for and obtained a Bachelor’s
degree in Engineering from University of Lagos. You proceeded to acquire the
Master’s degree and a PhD in Engineering. You later followed with degrees in
Business Administration and Law. I always teased you that you would soon
acquire a degree in Medicine! You inspired me to apply for and undertake the
Executive MBA course in Lagos University. You generously gave us of your knowledge, your expertise and your skills.

Mrs Olabopo Kehinde, Damilola, Dotun, Disun, Derin, all family members,
colleagues and friends, sorrow fills our hearts this sad moment, a sorrow that
is deep and personal. TM has silently closed the door of life and departed from us. Our lives will be empty in the areas he had brightened for us.

Albert Einstein said “The value of a man should be seen in what he gives and
not what he is able to receive. TM was a man who gave. He gave much to his
profession. A consummate engineer, and a brilliant lawyer, whose life is worth
celebrating. Here was a life that demanded notice...a life that exemplified
brilliance... a life that inspired emulation...a life that burned so that others’
paths were lit.

TM. TM. TM. How does one express the amazing essence and spirit of TM ...his
selfless generosity, uncompromising belief in all that is good and his
unwavering commitment to friends. Words, even the very best of words,
cannot pay tribute or truly capture the sense of loss we all feel at your passing.

The loss is there, tangible and real within everyone who has come in contact
with you TM. You exemplified life, love, hard work, integrity and an
inexpressible belief and faith in seeing the very best in everything.
Farewell to you my friend. Your friendship was a blessing. And I will miss you
so much. Through all the ups and downs of life, the good times and the sad, from ‘’A’’ level days to golden years, the best friend I ever had. It’s been a
privilege to have known you.

OLUSEGUN JAMES

RIP UNCLE (Dr TEMILOLA KEHINDE)

Dr Temilola Kehinde (Uncle as I fondly called him) was truly a genius. I knew him from childhood in our grandmothers house at Cemetery St. Ebute Metta on the Mainland in Lagos. He grew up as playmates with my immediate Senior brother, Mr Sina Williams also of blessed memory. His late mother Mama Seke was a distant cousin of our late mum, Mama Sina from Abeokuta both from Toronto, Owu of Abeokuta.

Dr Temilola Kehinde, broke all academic records in his Secondary SchooI, Egbado College. He crossed from the field of Engineering with a Doctorate degree where he became a colossus, to Law and became force to be reckoned with as an astute Lawyer and a business man having also earned his MBA.

He was extremely hard working and everyone he came across knew him as such and as humility personified. He was a very kind, considerate and an easy-going person who believed in justice and equity. 

Before he travelled and fell ill, he was appointed the Chairman of our Company- Paints and Coatings Technology Services Ltd. We have surely missed and lost an Icon on our Board. His intelligence and business sense coupled with integrity showed up during the two meetings we held before he left for the USA .

May his kind and gentle soul rest in perfect peace. The Almighty Father will continue to comfort and uphold your beloved wife Sisi Bopo and your children as well as the entire family, Amen. It is well.

I can't believe you've really gone, I still can't accept it. Just the thought of you makes me cry. I never even got the chance to say 'goodbye'. I miss you with all of my heart. I wish we never had to part. You did so much for me and I’ll be eternally grateful to you.

You were my loving brother, my friend, my counsellor, my confidant and above all, my benefactor.

My heart is shattered and scarred. I shall miss you much more than dearly. For having you in my life, I've been blessed. But now, the time has arrived for you to take your rest. YOU WERE THE BEST ON EARTH. Take your deserved rest Egbon Mi Seke. I'll love you forever and I'll never forget you. See you on Resurrection Morning.

ORIKI OWU
Sun re ooo Egbon Mi Seke, Omo Olowu Oduru,
Omo Ajibosin, Omo epe o ja,
Omo Otomporo lowu
Ara Owu ki ranro, awi menu kuro ntowu

Omo Ajiri Omo Ajiyin, Omo Ajilalaa eso

Omo lararohun ajile

Omo Ajibosin, omo epe o ja
Omo Lagunare nle owu
Omo Efun rojo Epo
Omo ajila
Omo Aremota n o je toju Omo,

Omo Arigbanla buwo,
Omo atewogboye,
Omo Arowo meweewa gboye nle owu
Omo Aji-fepe-sere

Eni koko la nle owu, Ogun eru lo ni,
Won n peleyun-un-oni nnkan,

Eni o tun la nle Owu, Eyi-un loji iwofa,
Won peleyun-un koni kankan,
Eni o je bi talaka tiko lowo rara, Eleyun-un lolegbeta aya,
A ba soko ija sile owu ko le bale,
Bi koba ogun eru, A ba oji iwofa,
A ba egbelegbe omo,

Omo odudu, Omo odede, Omo ogege,
Omo oriiroko, Omo alabiyamo
Omo Adelangba Abegbe yoyoyo

Baba Olowu lo solanlaju, O keni mefa re moosa,
O dirole dede, o mu rokan e wale,
Won wa nbere wipe kinni Lagbami Iregun fi marun-un e se,
Awa kuku mo n to fi marun e se.
Baba nyin pa kiki opa aiki,
Opa sise, Opa aise,
Opa Onilu, Oparinjo,
Oburin burin,O tun sonibata e kanna-n-buse loju agbo,

Omo ateni gboye; omo aboro gboye;
Omo afowomewewa gboye nle owu;
Omo a sola gbore
Omo olusandeke ajiri,
Omo poye, omo alabi,
Omo a jin laiye; Omo a jin lorun,
Omo alajin tojin dundundun, to regbo ibara, regbo opa;
Aigbowo odo lowo osun akesan;
Tani yo wa gbowo odo lowo Owu.
Otuko toba gbowo odo lowo owu, eri a gboluware lo.

Omo Ewure wole apon, o njuru fefe
Kinni apon rije tele ti yoku nle de omo eran

Omo olode agbagba tan
Ojo nbaku e rumi rowu, e sin mi loju gbaragada.

Omo agbodigun, omo agbo dosin
Omo alagbo kan girisa to gbogbogbo
To d’oka dere nile iseri imole

Omo larowon, Omo Ajibosin,
Omo epe o ja, omo Adegoroye,
Omo Adegorite, omo ejigbara ileke
Omo ogan, omo eyin erin.
Omo owo ile o je a bere owo efun
Atoti mati omo ese bi egbe ileke

Okuta wewe la isade Ibadan,
Tani o mo p’oko tuntun lai sade owu
Omo oloko tuntun, ada osa rebete,
Omo oloko tuntun ada osa demorere

Mosa lo lopa, mowe nmese

Bi won ban nlo lorere owu, agbadabi
Ko je ka ti omo owu mo;
Nwon a sakeke wenewene,
Nwon a bu abaja mefa mefa

Awon eyan ti o gbon, awon eyan ti o moran
Won a ni abimo lowu alako nbabo.
Won a ni nsako nsabo, Ewo ni o dagba ti o se sin,
Emama dawon lohun o jare,
Loju arenije Owu o le sesin.

Enu lawu powo, Enu lawu powo,
Enu lawu podere koko nle owu,
Omo laberinjo,
Omo abebe joye,
Eyin lomo a gboro gbimo nle owu.

Owu re o, gboin gboin la nduro ti a

Yemi Akinbami (Nee Kehinde)

Got the news of Dr. Temilola Kehinde demise with a great shock from Engr Adebayo, words fail me on what to pen down.

Engr. (Dr.) Temilola Kehinde was my Mentor, a kind hearted and honest boss of great integrity to work with, never take no/impossible for an answer, believed in positive outcome at all time, never give-up on any challenges, a great erudite leader per excellent, an icon, illustrious and industrious being, a great philanthropist committed to serving humanity without a bias mind towards all sundry. Believed in fair hearing and justice, cut-out for the truth and nothing but the truth always.

Dr. Kehinde took me in 1999 and related with me as his child, played a pivotal role in my life and career, offer series of advice and support both moral and financially in my education (ND & HND) while working with him. He accepted to be my father and Chairman on my wedding day yr 2006. Encouraged me in my darkest moment of life, encouraged me never to give up on any challenges am confronted with.

Ohh.., it's indeed a great privilege to have Cross your path, he taught me principles to adhered to in business and career, registered my 'Firm' while working with him yr2003, impacted great deal of knowledge in administration of both human and financial resources which had been my sustainance with God Almighty enablement till date.

Without any iota of doubt, his demise is such a irreplaceable and irreparable loss. May God Almighty accord the family most especially *Madam* in respect of Mrs Olabopo Kehinde and the children the grace to bear the loss, the wisdom, knowledge, strength and enablement to build on the LEGACY he left behind.

May God Almighty please uphold the family . Engr. (Dr.) TM Kehinde, we love you but your Maker love you must.
Sleep on till we meet to part no more. Good Night Sir....

Olumayowa Peter Akinlude.

I knew Dr Temi Kehinde in the University during the 69/70 academic year and for some time played tennis together. Knowing him was to know an exceptional being, intelligent, articulate, friendly and progressive. He had a cool mien that endowed him to all who knew him. Although life gave us different paths, I never could forget him. If given the opportunity I could have asked him to wait a little to help us take cate of our troubled country. God knows better.
I pray that the Almighty God will take care of Bopo who struggled so admirably to keep her husband, their children and all he left behind. He will lead and shield them.
Adieu TM.

Today is full of memories of a brother laid to rest and every single one of them is filled with happiness.
You stood by us as a father, when we thought hope have lost. Your encouragement during the stormy time is incomparable.
Every once in a while, God blesses us with a very special person, and our lives are changed forever.
You left a permanent imprint on the hearts of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing you.
Sleep on, my dear brother, till we meet and part no more in the bosom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Dear Dr. Temilola Kehinde, our relationship dated back to our studentship as the pioneer law school student at Bwari, Abuja in the year 1998.
Our relationship thereafter became cemented when both of us with some other students then had our court attachment at the High Court of Lagos State presided over by Hon. Justice Bode Rhodes Vivoirs now a retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
I can never forget the party you organized and single handedly sponsored for all the students at your Victoria Island home upon the completion of our attachment.
Dr, our relationship after our call to bar in 1999 became more like brothers wherein we solved legal issues whenever it arose.
Dr, you were a principled personality who was always willing and ready to extend your hand of fellowship to whosoever needed it.
Dr, it was through your singular efforts that got my brother in-law now a Naval officer enlisted into the Nigerian Navy.
Dr, you cherished excellence and defended same with passion.
You will be forevermore missed.
Adieu Dr. Temilola Kehinde

My very dear brother.

Words will fail me to be able to rate your value to​ us as a family. You have been a stalwart of encouragement and joy.​ The defender of the defenceless and always ready to pick a fight behind the underdog. Any iota of deprivation to men drew deep ire from you. You were forthright in ensuring accountability and pure integrity in things that concern other people. You fought many people's corners both in Private and Public/Government offices. I watched (as I worked with you) making issues of deprivation of men so open that it embarrassed some of your colleagues who were out to deprive workers of their rights. You were not afraid to confront people with the evils they were doing when it concerned the lives of others.

You exposed me to many new things but never to anything bad. your friends became my uncles and showed their love to me as they loved you. You truly picked some very good friends. I picked a teetotal life from you and our dad. I could thrive amongst friends, who drank and many got easily drunk, without touching alcohol or cigarettes at all. I was still an unbeliever then and never knew Christ. That was a feat that baffled all my friends who were eager for me to join them in their sprees. Always there with them but totally away from their deeds.

You took over to ensure I had my University education at Nsukka finished, after our dad died during my first year. You became a true father and role model since then for me and our siblings. You managed the family estate with unusual probity and transparency that each of us could go through school. We knew it was not just the money from the estate you used. You took a lot of your personal money to do this. ON BEHALF OF MY SIBLINGS, I SAY THANK YOU.

After I got Born Again, you never talked me down, you accepted me and also listened to me as I preached to you at some times. You silently encouraged me in my faith unlike a number of your peers and friends, who jeered at me and took the mickey at every opportunity. It was a joy to find out some of them later embrace the Lord as you too did some time before you went to be with the Lord. So we rejoice that we will yet meet you in glory, free from everything inhibiting from this side of eternity.

You were very easy to get along with. Never uptight nor will you keep a record of wrong. You were ready to pardon at a moment's notice and ready to always point out the life lessons to be learnt with every issue.

GOODNIGHT MY BELOVED BROTHER. We will meet again in GLORY in Jesus' presence. We truly appreciate who you were to us and remember you very fondly.

Uncle Temi was not just a great husband and dad, he was also a great brother to my mum and a great uncle to my siblings and me. We'll all certainly miss him.

We are comforted knowing that He now rests in the Lord's bosom, in perfect peace.

Good night Uncle. See you in The Morning!

TRIBUTE TO LATE ENGR (DR.) TEMILOLA KEHINDE BSc, MSc, PhD, MBA, LLB

It is with great sadness and grief that we received from Mrs. Bopo Kehinde on Monday July 19, 2021 morning, the shocking news of the passing that morning of her husband and our very good friend, brother, professional colleague and strong ally in Dolphin Estate Lagos, the late Dr. Temilola Kehinde, an accomplished engineer and legal practitioner.

We got to know Dr. & Mrs. Kehinde in 1992 when we moved into the then newly completed Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos and I was then the interim Chairman of the Group of Dolphin Estate Allottees/owners. I was later elected the substantive Chairman of Dolphin Estate (Residents) Association (“DEA”) in 1995 and Dr. Kehinde volunteered to assist in every way possible to ensure the success of my administration and the betterment of the Estate and the residents. He accepted to be a member of the Expanded Executive and a Street Representative for Corporation Drive on which he lived. In 2000/2001, Dr. Kehinde voluntarily offered his professional engineering services to DEA free of charge for the reconstruction and restoration of the Children’s Park on Corporation Drive which had just been reclaimed from Total Nigeria Plc and again, he did the same in 2004 with Engr Tonye Warmate and Vice Chairman, Sir Julius Amu for the dislodgment of the constant flood water at the main entrance gate of the Estate free of charge.  He also served as the Chairman of the Special Ad hoc Committee set up in 2008 to produce a Working Paper for a more effective Administration of the Affairs and Finances of the DEA. Both Dr. Kehinde and I became so passionate about the affairs of the Estate and most times both of us and sometimes with Sir Julius Amu would tour the Estate and/or stand by the main entrance gate area for long periods of time discussing on what could or should be done to improve the Estate. 

Dr. & Mrs. Kehinde and both of us have continued to maintain a very cordial and close relationship since after the end of my tenure as Chairman of DEA in 2009. As a lawyer, he became the Managing Partner of the law firm of Okhai Akhigbe & Co in Victoria Island and he invited me a number of times in 2013 to carry out some legal advisory services for the firm and which I carried out to our mutual benefit and satisfaction. Temilola and his wife Bopo have been a quiet, amiable, nice, and very hardworking couple and Temilola will be greatly missed by all of us in my family and many of us in Dolphin Estate. We believe that he was too nice and too young to die at the time he did, but who are we to question God Almighty who knows what is best for us all at all times? We will continue to give thanks to God for everything and at all times – in good times and in bad times. Temilola lived a good life and achieved a lot during his lifetime. We wish to express our heartfelt condolences to the entire Kehinde family and particularly his wife Bopo, his children and grandchildren. May Temilola’s soul continue to rest in perfect peace and may God continue to grant them all the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss, Amen. Finally, we wish to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Bopo, their children and spouses for all the love and care they showered on, and the efforts and hard work they put in throughout the life of, Temilola and most particularly in the last four years when Temilola was on the sick bed. God will continue to bless you all.


BARR ZIK & MRS. OBY OBI
Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria