Bamidele Adeboye Adepoju, (1949 - 2019) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” ~ John 11:25,26

70 years old
Born on June 8, 1949 in Erin-Ile, Kwara, Nigeria
Passed away on December 19, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Bamidele Adepoju 70 years old , born on June 8, 1949 and transitioned to glory on December 19, 2019.

Interment
Date: December 27, 2019
Time: 9:00am - 9:45am
Place: Gilbert Memorial Park Cemetery & Funeral Home,
2100 E Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297
Following the interment, refreshments and brunch will be served at:

The Oasis Church
4875 S Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297
10:00am - 11:00am

Memorial & Thanksgiving Service
A memorial and thanksgiving service will be held in his honor in Ilorin, Nigeria.
Date: February 8, 2020
Time: 10am
Place: ECWA Chapel

No. 10 Ahmadu Bello Way (Challenge Area)
Ilorin, Kwara State

Reception: M&M Event Center Offa Road, Ilorin
(Next to St. Anthony Sec. School)

Questions / Inquiries?
SMS: +1-480-842-2232

Tributes

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December 23, 2019

Posted on behalf of Pastor Daramola Taiwo

Prof. Bamidele Adepoju, you are an unending epistle that will take any serious searcher to unravel. You are like an interesting voluminous novel that one cannot stop reading even after reading the novel several times. You have affected me in several ways. Spiritually, materially and otherwise. That you have gone is still like a mirage to me. It is like a dream, maybe I will wake up one day.
Oh! a father has gone, a friend has taken a sudden flight, my counselor has gone with his witty mind.
Rest well sir, a selfless soldier of the cross.

December 23, 2019

Elder and Professor was a kind and gentle soul. I can't believe I will be writing a tribute on him so soon. He was a family man, considerate and very friendly. I will surely miss his seasonal good will messages. If not for the sudden home call, I am sure Professor would have sent another festive seasonal messages this December. I will surely miss you. My sincere prayers, God will give all of us the sincere grace to bear the loss. Rest on the bossom of the Lord Prof. Sincerely : George Adepoju Fawole for the entire Fawole's family

December 23, 2019

I never knew you would leave us so soon . you were so caring and honest in your opinion. May the good Lord fill the vacuum you had left behind .May you rest eternally with Our Lord Jesus Christ

December 23, 2019

Baba adepoju aka Baba pounded yam as my colleague(class of 14) referred to him is indeed a father that is passionate with his job and impact knowledge on his students positively and at the same time always give room for contribution as well as correction!
You thought me Research in such a manner no one else could,for that alone, you will be forever remembered !!! Rest on the blossom of the lord Baba

December 23, 2019

Daddy. Hmmmmm... I dont know what to even write. I remember the last time we spoke and you said ah, my doctor daughter , you have forgotten me. After my long explanation, you laughed and still said you were proud of me. Years ago, You took me as a daughter and made sure i got placement for my housemanship. I will forever remain grateful to you daddy. You will be greatly missed Papa. Thank you for touching my life. Thank you for being a blessing. Rest well.

December 23, 2019

Prof, the news of your home-call came to me unexpectedly. Death was the last thing I dreamt of concerning you. I remember very vividly when I came across you in 1974 at ABU Zaria and you were so kind to me and my late friend Kayode Ajayi when you got to know that we were from Offa to the extent that you gave us some books on Elements of Business Administration.
You were so brilliant that made me to see you as a role model. You made First Class and that propelled me to make the same grade . Had I not met you, I wouldn't have been so encouraged to that extent. May your soul rest in peace and find a place of rest in the bosom of your Creator.
Sleep on until the Resurrection morning when we will join the saints to continually sing the Hallelujah song.

December 23, 2019

I am so pained and speechless. Baba, I wish I had the right words. You touched me in Little ways that amounted to a lot. You had a soft spot for me. I can never forget how you came all the way to visit me after my wedding with a very beautiful dinner set as gift which I still have till date and definitely will keep for ever as something to always remind me of you. Gone but not forgotten. Good night Baba, rest in the bossom of your Savior

December 23, 2019

Baba Adepoju... You will be greatly missed by the entire Christian community of Bayero University Kano, May the Lord bless your memory Elder

December 23, 2019

Prof Adepoju, we will miss you dearly, you were a very caring father , a true servant of the Lord Jesus, a lover of God , a general in the Lords Army, a great encourager and Counsellor . We love you , but God Loves You more. You have fought a good fight , especially in the northern part of Nigeria with a lot of persecution , you have run your course and You have won , We salute you today Daddy , rest on in your Fathers Bosom , Till we meet at the feet of Jesus to part no more ....

The Bankoles

December 23, 2019

TRIBUTE: Daddy Adepoju,
I don’t think I can be able to type all the things you did for us (your children, both biological and spiritual). You were meticulous, consisted, and thorough (very detailed), academically and spiritually.
Good night daddy, may God strengthen us all, YOU will be missed greatly.
Rest on daddy

December 23, 2019

Prof Adepoju, the news of your transition to glory came to me as a great shock, just at a time l arrived home to reminiscent on the events of the year, and count our blessings! Its painful, its painful, its painful! But we can not question, God our heavenly father who knows our beginnings and our ends! We can only thank Him for preserving Prof Adepoju, and calling him home at His own appointed time, because He taught us to give thanks in all situations! We love Prof Adepoju, but our heavenly father loves him most! Sleep well until we meet at the feet of Jesus! We would miss your calm and collected ways, your smiles as well as your laughter, your winning ways, your friendly, gentle and Godly path. Good nite my dear friend! God will comfort us all!

December 23, 2019

TRIBUTE:
Prof. Adepoju Bamidele, you played your part very well. A good adviser, lecturer and a good defender of faith. Your wise counsel helped me academically. I missed your words of wisdom. Continue to rest in peace till we meet and to part no more. Good night Sir.
Nath Ejigboye

December 23, 2019

Daddy Adepoju, I will leave to remember your preaching in Bayero University Chapel. You were such a good vessel unto honour that God have used to disciple so many and win souls for Christ. I blessed God for coming across you while in the university. Rest in peace daddy and may the lord grant your family and the entire university community (Bayero University Kano), FCS-BUK, Chapel of Vicrory - BUK, Business Admin Dept. of BUK the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. good nite daddy Adepoju.

December 23, 2019

Words are not enough to express our deep felt shock on hearing the news of your pass on to glory.
What an unexpected miss. My last discussion with you was about the 26th of October 2019, when you explained your travel plans in the USA and said I should not expect you back in Nigeria until February.
The association between your family and mine was more than that of friends spanning about 40 years. We have become a family.
I called you about this time last year informing you about my daughter’s wedding and you told me you may be traveling to the US only to call me few days later to say you won’t want to miss the wedding.
Till now we can’t get over the shock and your voice “Rev. Oyegunle - Eku dede Iwo yi o”. (Your usual greeting anytime we spoke).
You were loving, caring and outspoken. We enjoyed every moment of your association with our family.
Adieu till we meet again in the bosom of the Lord.
The Oyegunles

December 23, 2019

My darling daddy. I can’t believe you are gone. It still feels like a dream. You were always looking out for me. I can’t forget the day you suddenly appeared in my office in Benin to check on me.
Your fatherly advice to my husband and I as the chairman of our wedding will never be forgotten. Adieu daddy till we meet again.
Tosin Ajibola (nee Oyegunle)

December 23, 2019

Pa Adepoju taught me seriousness and focus. He helped me to appreciate what was more important. Truly missed, till the resurrection!

December 23, 2019

Your meticulousness and wisdom will be greatly missed by all around you Daddy.
Rest on Baba Adepoju.

December 23, 2019

Hmm! Daddy, the life lessons you taught me aside academic has helped me this far. The world has lost an icon, rest with the angels Sir and may the Holy Spirit comfort the family you left behind.

December 23, 2019

"Mr. President, you must read well to be able to lead FCS well. You must always be ahead in everything as a leader." These were Baba Adepoju's very own words to me each time we had the privilege of meeting. I can't forget how he challenged us during our Freshers Chapel Orientation. He made us read until we had no time for relationship with ladies just like he has often shared his campus life with us. I would fine it very hard deleting your number from my phone! Your impart on us lingers for as long as live endures. Rest well Baba

December 23, 2019

Your services will echo through eternity sir.Rest in perfect peace sir.

December 23, 2019

My Darling Father

I met daddy in uni lag as an undergraduate when l was going through a serious persecution as a new convert from Muslim to Christian, he picked me up and stood by me as a father, encouraging me academically and spiritually and it was not too long for me to rely on him for everything as a father, because he introduced me to his wife as his adopted daughter on campus and then to all the children and from there my children grandpa, oh who will call me to take care of my husband very well, who else will l fear to cane me if l misbehave, who will send me money on my birthday and during my children graduation oh l will miss you dearly, you are just a blessing to my life and my family with a deep pain l am saying sleep well daddy till we meet and never depart again l will forever keep all your advice to heart my lovely father from your daughter Yinka Duru

December 23, 2019

Baba Adepoju, You were a great father and a lover of God, the news of your death was a great shock to me, rest in oeace till we meet on the resurrection morning.

December 23, 2019

Daddy was like a grandfather to me and my family, he took care of me. He is mentor, a pillar,a giver, can't say it all.......
I missed you so much. If I knew I will not see you again I would have hugged you before you travelled not knowing you will not come back. May your gentle soul rest in peace In Jesus Name. Amen

December 23, 2019

Prof. Adepoju was a thorough bred academic. Very strong hearted and frank. Never given to frivolities. A strong family man and lover of all people. Very broad minded thinker and easy going individual. He gave lavishly irrespective of tribe or religion and he was always ready to assist in every way he could. A shining example to ambitious persons and a light to wearying hearts.
Prof was a strong man. Your demise is still a shock, but God knows why. We will continue to remember you and your memory will longer on for a very, very long time.
May God give consolation to all of us that have come across you in one way or the other to bear your irreparable loss.
Adieu my articulate In-Law.

Prof. A. A. Adesoye

December 23, 2019

Baba has a pure heart inside out. I cant forget d day he gave me a ride from new site to old site without knowing me earlier. Rest on Baba, God loves u more.

December 23, 2019

As a fresher in Buk, we heard so many versions of survival in the citadel!
Oh I remember that Morning in chapel you addressed us in clear terms! Hold your Faith and Love for God, Read your books.. These two will land you on a safe end! It did calm our nerves and gave most of us clear Landmark.. The news of your demise came with so many fond memories sir! You and mummy's smiles most Sunday mor'n was always reassuring! Daddy. Thank you for doing the Father's Work during the day!
You are greatly missed
Adieu prof!
Keep resting Sir

December 23, 2019

Thank you for the love you had for our family,Sir. I still have very fond memories of our visits to Kano decades ago. May God grant Auntie,your kids and everyone left to mourn you the fortitude to bear this loss. Rest on Uncle Dele!

December 23, 2019

Daddy B. A. Adepoju will indeed forever be missed. The news of his death was like an arrow that pearsed our hearts. He is a father to the core, a friend that sticks closer than a brother, a giver for the course of Christ and the needy, and the supporter of Minister's of God. What will we say about the academic world without Professor Adeoju? A dedicated and discipline man, who influenced the lives of many students who passed through him positively, leaving the legacy that hard work pays. What do we say about the Christiandom without Daddy Adepuju? He always reached out to the weak, the backslidden, the downtrodden and the needy. His networking was superb and leaves no one in doubt. His crown will be glorious for he wad an example of a true believer. Daddy sleep on till the resurrection morning when we will meet to part no more. May God grant us all the fortitude to bear your irreparable loss, especially Mummy your best friend. Adeu! faithful and courageous man.
Ven. & Mrs. Bassey B. Akan

December 23, 2019

The sad news came as a shock and totally unbelievable. When I called you about three weeks ago,you asked me to hang up so you could call to minimize charges as you were in the US. You still demonstrated your love and concern for others' welfare . Little did I know it was the last time we will talk to eachother. Your concern and care for those around you is unparalleled. You were a great pillar in Kano Family Fellowship . We pray that God will uphold the fellowship so that it will not die .May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace and may God grant mummy, all the children and relations the fortitude to bear the loss.

December 23, 2019

My Professor sir. News of your Ascension hit me hard. Until I spoke with immediate family I still couldn't wrap my head around the fact that you're gone. That laugh, that deep baritone voice, your strength, your wisdom and compassion... Words fail me sir, when I remember some particularly dark times just a little over a decade ago. How you stayed strong and upright even in the face of a horrific loss still remains a huge wonder to me. Speaking to you a few months ago not knowing it would be for the last time hurts so bad. How much you cared about me and mine will always make me smile. I can and will never forget you sir. Thank you for believing and keeping faith with me even when I lost faith in myself and still your faith in me and my abilities never wavered. You were a positive force of nature.

Requiescat in pace, esteemed father, teacher and friend...

Your boy Myles...

December 22, 2019

As a fresh student of Bayero University in1982, i was struggling with changing my course from sociology to accounting, i looked around me for one of the lecturers i could find a father figure in , then i met you. You took me like one of your children and did what only a father could do for his child, you took me to sociology department and asked the dean of the faculty to release me for addmission into your department since according to your explanation to him , it was obvious from my performance in accounting and its related courses that ,that was where my interest resided. To cut the long story short, i graduated in accounting and that initself was not without the practical assistance of your family. Your wife, too Tega and i into your house when the school was on strike in my final year, she said it will be better for us to study on campus rather than going home, you came back from your journey to find out that you had two additional daughters in the house and you took it with such joy i will be eternally grateful for.

Though we had times of lost communication but your kindness to me has never at anytime been forgotten. You left at a time i thought we have made up, oh how painful !!! My joy is that i will see you someday in the bossom of the Lord.

Goodnight daddy

December 22, 2019

Daddy, what a loving, friendly and jovial person you were. It was always a pleasure spending time with you, whether physically or on the far-between phone calls we had in the last few years. I still hear your unique voice and laughter, you were always a joy to be around. You really cared about people, not minding if we were your biological children or not, you were there to listen, advise, encourage and share your wisdom.
Thank you for being your unique self.
You will be sorely missed Daddy, we take solace in knowing that heaven gained an angel and we look forward to the resurrection day when all will meet again.
I pray for God to comfort, strengthen and uphold Mummy, your lovely children and grandchildren.
O daaro Sir, Baba rere.

December 22, 2019

Daddy i missed you so much ,you have been like a father to me and my family. I thought i will be able to pay you back. You took my children as your own grand children. I cant say it all. We love you but Jesus loves you more.
May your gentle soul rest in peace ALANU MI, you did not die but slept in the Lord.

December 22, 2019

Tribute to Uncle Adepoju.

We salute an eversmiling, God-fearing general.
A mentor, role model, a great motivator, a strong pillar, whose life depicted the God like love and life expected of a disciple of Jesus. Prof. Bamidele Adepoju who just passed on to glory.
In 1984 after our wedding, in Kano Family Fellowship, Prof and Mrs Bamidele Adepoju were our mentors who counselled us and made us a part of their loving family.They showed us love and care and were examples of what a Christian family should be. We enjoyed sweet fellowship together and this extended to their children in Port Harcourt. Far away in U.S, he often communicated with Amara, our daughter while in school. He was indeed a great friend and Uncle, telling you the truth in love.
For Uncle, there was no dull moment.He was always there for us, a reservoir of information of others wellbeing , linking everyone, making regular calls. His joy was seeing others happy. He encouraged me to go back to school and was very happy when I bagged my Masters degree with flying colours.
Today, we celebrate a selfless man, sold out to the gospel. Thank God, he fought a good fight and is now at rest with Jesus. To our Aunty and siblings, be encouraged. May the Lord uphold you all Amen.
Adieu Uncle, we will miss you dearly.

Elias and Kate Icheku.

December 22, 2019

I wish I had said these words to Daddy before he left. Daddy and Mummy have been amazing friends to my parents and that made me so glad. At a particularly tough time in my life, my Mum asked him to talk to me and he was so kind to do so. Even though I didn't open up, he kept the relationship going so much so it seemed he was a support through a hard time. Over the years, Daddy would call from the blues and just ask after me and when I got married, developed such a smooth rapport with my husband. I am grateful for that Sir.

Daddy (and Mummy) I appreciated your warmth, wisdom, candour, counsel and joyful spirit.

Daddy treats you like you were at par with him. He was so approachable and down-to-earth. He was humble and lovely to be around.

I give God thanks for your life and while we would miss you, I am proud of you and particularly loved your relationship with Mummy.

I hope this isn't harsh to say at a time like this but thinking about you brings so much smiles to my face, it feels like sparks of glory and joy all in one life. I can only imagine how much laughter and joy you are cracking up among the angels and saints Sir. E ku ise Daddy.

God pls comfort the entire family. I can only imagine the vacuum he has left behind.

Mummy, much love.

December 22, 2019

It is unbelievable that Daddy Adepoju, as we fondly referred to him is gone. It’s difficult to write this. Daddy Adepoju was very dutiful, a caring neighbor and child of the most High God.
Even while in the US, he kept asking about Bacita road community and wanted to know what his financial commitments were.
It will take us a long time to get over your passage to your Lord, to a place of no pain, no sickness, no sorrow.

I shall missed your voice, care and concerns.

The Lord will uphold mummy, his children-biological and adopted, Church, other members of the family.
Sweet is the memory of the just. Dupe Ademola-Popoola

December 21, 2019

I am writing this tribute as a difficult duty for I hate to believe that Dele Adepoju is truly gone! This is one death that confirms the vanity of this life. After the ardour task of secondary school, Hsc, first degree at the Kongo campus, the Masters degree which wahala, all pale when considered with what hassle you had to go through for your PhD at Unilag. At the end, your resilience saw you through. Getting your Doctorate was one thing, getting promoted to a professor at BUK was another. Yet you soldiered on. At the end, your retirement for a well deserved rest with your family came in June this year. It was the fulfillment of that rest that took your wife and you to Arizona, USA, to spend some time with your kids. But God, the all knowing felt that you deserve a permanent rest. Who are we to question Him?
Sad as your departure is, your immediate family will take solace in the good jobs that you have done to youths, particularly Erin-Ile ones, in encouragin their education and getting involved in securing admissions for scores of them. You ran a good race. May God forgive your shortcomings and grant your soul eternal rest until the Day when we will meet to part no more in Aljannah firdaus. Sun re oo, Dele, ana mi, ore mi.

December 21, 2019

Brother Dele, it is indeed the greatest shock of the year to learn about your eternal call by the Almighty God our creator. We have been close since our secondary school days , ABU Zaria and UNILAG and thereafter you have been a Counselor, motivator and a true senior brother even though you were my maternal cousin. You contributed a lot to my professional growth and even in June when we spoke last you still encouraged me to do my PhD in Nursing not minding my age because you believed that age is no barrier as I am capable. You assisted 4 of my siblings to gain admission to BUK and many others from our community and beyond. You were an erudite Professor of Business administration and an Academician extraordinaire who was also family oriented. It is true that" Life is really but a walking shadow " and Yoruba also say "Igi to ba to ki pe ninu igbo" . All I can say is@ A o pade lese Jesu, nibiti a ko ni ya ara wa, a o ri' rawa a o yo mo'rawa Jesu Christi ni yio se alaga wa" Adieu brother and good night. May God console your immediate family, those of us that you touched our lives positively, Esha's compound and Erin Ile Community in general. May God open the gate of Paradise for you.

December 21, 2019

Brother Dele, I'm still trying, almost in vain, to write or speak about you in past tense. I keep thinking about our discussion this last Thanksgiving day when you took me down a long memory lane as we reminisced over the good, old days. You're such a "people person" that I'm already wondering how the entire extended Ojo Family will cope in your absence. May God grant you eternal rest and console those of us and, especially the immediate family, you left behind.

December 21, 2019

I remember the very first day I met Daddy, and on hearing my name 'Tomi', he said 'God has sent me another daughter' and we both laughed. He didn't know me from Adam yet he took me like his daughter and never made me miss my parent all through my undergraduate days. He would always want to know how I was fairing in all phases and if I needed anything.

My driving skills today was made possible all thanks to him (he kept to his promise on hearing I got a good grade in college) . He always wanted the best for me in every phase and never grew tired in dishing out fatherly advice whenever I called. Prayer time with him was always interesting. Dad was all shades of Amazing, a strict disciplinarian yet so loving (once you can pay attention to details, you gat no problem with him), a wonderful father, so accommodating (always a great host), a God lover, a man of valour, a role model, a man of his words, a giver, the list is endless.....

It's so hurting to know I won't be hearing from you anymore and you won't be there in your Agbada to watch me walk down the aisle just as we always talked about. The prayers we had early this year still keeps ringing in my head.
Indeed, heaven has gained an angel!!!!
I'll miss your sweet sense of humor, fatherly love,care, prayers and helpful advice. You were a blessing to me and I'm glad you lived to fulfill purpose.
Keep resting in the Lord's blossom, till we meet again to part no more.

Your 'Tomi' will forever miss you.

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His Life

December 25, 2019

Bamidele Adeboye Adepoju was born on the 8th of June 1949 - the first of six children to Josiah Olabisi and Juliana Adepoju (nee Ojo) of Ile Esha compound, Erin-Ile, Kwara State Nigeria.

After graduating from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 1976 with a B.Sc. First Class (Honors) in Business Administration, he came under the employ of Bayero University, Kano as a Graduate Assistant in 1977. He rose up the academic ranks, dedicating 42 years of his life to teaching, scholarly writing and mentoring, retiring in June 2019 as a Professor of Business Administration, with a Specialization in Marketing and Finance .

Dele as he was fondly called by friends, was a devout Christian and follower of Jesus. Throughout his life he served faithfully and supported the body of Christ with specific attention to Missionaries and the welfare of Pastors and Widows. He was a dedicated member of the Chapel of Victory, Bayero University Kano where he earned the moniker "Baba Ijo" and of ECWA Chapel, Ilorin, Kwara State. He was also an ardent member of the Kano Family Fellowship in Nigeria.

Daddy was extremely passionate about education, particular about excellence in all aspects of life and meticulous to a fault. We will remember him as a strict disciplinarian who had a large sense of humor and a presence that filled a room. Everyone will agree that Daddy Adepoju had an extraordinary grace for networking and he was truly a people person- eager to meet their needs irrespective of race, tribe or religion.

Bamidele Adepoju was a devout husband to his wife of 42 years & 2 days- Bolaji Adepoju; a father to four children- Oluwatomi Adepoju (deceased), Oluwatunmise Adejare, Ibukun-Oluwa Abejirinde and Toluwase Adepoju; as well as their spouses- Michael Adejare, Oladapo Abejirinde and Titobiloluwa Adepoju. Grandpa will be dearly missed by his five grandchildren- Fiyinfoluwa, David and Daniel Adejare; TanitOluwa and TifeOluwa Adepoju, and many adopted children. Adepoju is also survived by five siblings- Mrs. Florence Iyabo Bukoye, Mrs. Christiana Taiwo Olukose, Mrs. Adedayo Caroline Dare, Mr. Adeyinka Festus Adepoju and Mr. Gbemileke Clement Adepoju.

A FATHER OF ALL NATION

February 6, 2020

Prof Adepoju is not a father to the Christians alone, he loved the Muslims as well, he will load his car with provisions during Ramadan and go about sharing it to his Muslim friends just as he always do to his Christian friends during Easter or Christmas, if he is not around, Empire Travel Services Ltd is his distribution point, he either has me to call, deliver or has beneficiary to pick it up. When Daddy see someone with you today, he will just add the person to his network of friends and he will always look out for the person.
Daddy name open door and respect for me in National Open University. Even when he was strong and told to rest, he will still be thinking of the student he is supervising, he will still visit others that are sick, he will check on friends he has not seen in days, he will still attend one program or the other.
Daddy wants the world to be a better place for all. He always support others financially, morally and Physically.
May God uphold all that you left behind and your legacy save the world.

January 2, 2020

Only a few days ago, I tried to speak to Dele, just to exchange Seasonal greetings as usual. There was no answer
Thought I would try again, not knowing he was gone!!! Dele was a complete gentleman, a true Christian, in word and deed. He was humble, respectful, and generous. He was my doctoral student but our relationship developed into a close personal one involving some of my family members. Dele was a conscientious person, hard working and always prepared to lend a hand to any one in need.
I am shocked and sad. But as Christian's, we must be thankful to God for the life he lived, the legacies he left in academics, Christian missionary and evangelism, and in sacrificial friendship.
I had thought the worst was over as he fully recovered last year. Well, we can only pray that the Lord would comfort his darling wife, his children, his relations and us his friends. May the Almighty God grant Dele's soul eternal rest.
If anyone knew the wife's phone number, pls put it on the platform.
A very sad day for me. Very sad.

TRIBUTE TO MY HERO

December 27, 2019

So painful........
I have lost my guardian,teacher,father,mentor,adviser,friend and coach....the list is endless.
My heart is broken and my tears have refused to dry.Every stage of my life has a touch of professor Bamidele Adepoju.
I was speechless when I heard the news of your demise and I find it so hard to believe that you're gone.Ever since then,I have gone through memory lane several times flashing back at all the wonderful moments spent with this angel in human form.
I never knew that my "good bye" to you in June at the Mallam Aminu Kano Intl Airport on the day you were leaving Kano to Ilorin with our lovely mummy after your retirement would be the last time that I would see your face.I didn't realize too that my conversation with you in November would be the last time that I would hear your voice.
Right from my entry into Bayero University Kano and all your effort to ensure that I secure admission into the university can never be forgotten.
*The role you played in my marriage as my adviser etc and introducing us to Kano Family fellowship just a week after our wedding has really shaped my marriage till date.
*You have always been my guarantor on all my jobs throughout my banking career and till date.
*You are always there for us as our adviser on investment,academic and career growth/development.
*You have helped me through my Christian living/faith.
*I can call you on phone or visit you if I need elderly and sincere advice on general issues.
Who can fit into your shoes?
I have learnt five or more fundamental things from you.......How to be humble,how to keep relationships,hard work and diligence,how to love and serve God
unconditionally,absolutely trusting God in whatever circumstances.
Your faith in God is second to none.You are very honest and open minded.You have a high sense of humour that you blend with both the young and old.My kids are so found of you especially whenever you visit us and introduce yourself as"their classmate" and we all burst into laughter.You're an inspiration to many.You're so loving,caring,generous and kind.You're so selfless and you lived all your life serving God and humanity.
How can I accept that I've lost someone as precious as you are?
The Bible says "Precious in the eyes of God is the death of a saint"......Indeed you're one.
We have lost you,but I am assured of the fact that the angels are welcoming a saint home.
Your memory is forever cherished.I will always remember your words of wisdom.We will surely miss you.We love you,but God love you most.
Rest in perfect peace our beloved daddy.
Adieu!Adieu!!Adieu!!!

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