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December 28, 2019
December 28, 2019
   I still cannot describe the sudden shock and disbelief when I heard you had passed on. I found myself asking everyone around me why God always take the good and precious ones. All these years you have been a father to my parent and I, and now my own family. I remember your countless counsels, guidance and advises all through primary school, secondary school, university, NYSC and my marriage.
   "Daddy Kano" I have learnt alot from your selfless lifestyle. You rejoice at people's achievements, you solve peoples's problems or refer them to someone who can. (I was not an exception). Your jokes and stories I can never forget. The daily devotion in your house is another thing I admire in you. From you I also learnt how to keep good relationships, to be hardworking, humility, love for God and others, and many more good virtues.
   You were full of life and cared for everyone. I will miss you sir. Death, do not be proud. People call you mighty and dreadful, just know you are not. One short sleep and we will wake eternally, and you shall be no more.

REST ON IN THE BOSSOM OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD PROF. B.A ADEPOJU.
December 28, 2019
December 28, 2019
Our elders are the blessings that God showers on us and I appreciate God for the blessing of Prof. Adepoju in the family. I thank God for all the great moments we shared together as a family. Daddy was a great father in-law of the family. He was a man with great sense of family values. Daddy was a lively and caring man and you can never be bored with him around. I wish we could still have you around much longer, but I know without any doubt that you are in the golden city, in the new Jerusalem, where there is no pain, no tears and sorrow. You fought the good fight and you are with your Maker. Rest in peace daddy. Your good works will forever speak. You have touched so many lives and your footprints can never be erased from the sands of time.
Adieu Daddy Adepoju.

Saints don't die!
December 28, 2019
December 28, 2019
Till today it's a bit difficult to put down something. I remember you taking I and my sisters back to the hostel after Service and the car was quiet so I started a conversation with you about academic work and my wanting to take professional exams. I still can't forget your advice about education
being the best gift any parent can give to their child.
I bless God for your life and for your impact in our lives.
Rest well Sir. Till we meet to part no more.
December 27, 2019
December 27, 2019
Adieu The Teacher! Prof. B.A Adepoju! You were truly a teacher that you usually introduced yourself. In every gathering that I have attended with you, you always introduced yourself as a teacher. He usually says it like this: “I am Bamidele Adepoju, I am a teacher “.

He was a teacher indeed, he was my teacher in the University, my mentor, counselor, Guardian, spiritual father and above all he promotes my banking career by introducing me to personalities that opens accounts with me. He guided me on how to handle so many situations in my life. 

Who will step into this big shoe left behind by Prof B.A Adepoju in my life! 

Adieu Father Prof Adepoju! Adieu!! Adieu!!!
December 27, 2019
December 27, 2019
A seasoned and impactful teacher. Sleep on Prof. Adepoju till we meet at Jesus' feet on resurrection morning where we shall part no more.
December 27, 2019
December 27, 2019
Dad Adepoju you are a father indeed. You always call to greet. We will miss so much in the family. You care for us your in laws. May the almighty God grant you eternal rest and comfort the family left behind in Jesus name. Your memories, service to humanity and great family time together will live on.
December 27, 2019
December 27, 2019
Dear Prof Adepoju
The news of your demise left me speechless. I recall our first meeting in Kano through Mr. Ojuolape on a trip to conduct an IATA examination. You were so interested in me, we spoke like father and daughter. I recall your counsel, wisdom, godly words of hope and encouragement. Always urging me to forge ahead in my career. You were also interested in my family. You were a father from Kano that took an interest in me. You were interested in my every step in life. May the Lord grant you eternal rest.
Mummy, l did not get the chance to meet you. I know you are a loving wife and mother. May the Lord comfort you Ma and the family.
Sir Adepoju, l will miss you but God knows best. Adieu in the bosom of the Lord. Thank you for your time, to always share godly wisdom.
December 27, 2019
December 27, 2019
Dear Daddy, we always called you daddy of all. My beautiful life story cannot be complete without your name in it, throughout my university life you took me right in your house with many other students, we lived like your biological children, living the life of a professor 's daughter was awesome, you were a great mentor, counsellor, guardian, above all a great father, your positive contributions to my life can never be taken, You will be forever be missed, RIP dearest daddy.(Olubukola Ayeni Adebiyi)
December 27, 2019
December 27, 2019
Daddy Adepoju……. You accommodated me during my service year in 2005 without knowing me apart from being just a Church member of ECWA Chapel Ilorin. You were not happy when I was posted to serve in a primary school. You wanted to help in my redeployment to BUK Secondary School but I told you not to worry.

You encouraged me to register with COREN, NSE and other Engineering Bodies, which by the grace of God I did as soon as I was qualified. You also encouraged me to put in for my Master Program and Ph.D.

Whenever you were in Ilorin and you listened to ECWA Chapel Choir songs, you always admonished the Choir through me, at times you asked me to send you the lyrics of the songs. On calling you around September, you told me that you are no longer living in Kano that you have retired not knowing that was the last conversation I was going to have with you on Earth. Daddy thank you for the part you played in my life. Sleep on.
December 27, 2019
December 27, 2019
Easy to lapse into a denial mode as the shock on the passing of an Icon, Father, a loving and thorough disciplinarian, a bonafide Intelligentsia of the Academia, is daily.Teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts to wisdom. Ps 90:12. A purposeful Christian and focused persona. The Lord comfort the entire family, friends and loved ones. He never failed to give advice whenever one ventured to contact him and would not shy away from addressing issues head on. Thank you for all your contributions to this earth. Tributes can only be seen by the living. May all our own days be as timely and purposeful. Rest on Sir. Divine comfort for the entire family.
December 27, 2019
December 27, 2019
With a heavy heart we received the news of your demise; but who are we to question God. You were a loving,caring and supportive uncle. We shall miss you dearly beyond words can express.
Rest on in the bossom of the Lord until we meet to part no more.

Sqn Ldr BG Oladosu(rtd) and Family
December 27, 2019
December 27, 2019
Oh Daddy, you are resting now. I remember your words of encouragement and support. You always made me understand I could achieve anything I set my mind to do. I shall surely see you again.
December 27, 2019
December 27, 2019
Daddy Adepoju, you sure would be missed. I remembered when I was kidnapped, you called my kidnappers and blasted them and demanded my freedom. You never fail to check on me and my house hold. Your show of love would never be forgotten. Continue to rest in the bossom of Christ.
December 27, 2019
December 27, 2019

Adieu Professor of Professors, our father, brother, adviser, friend, mentor, Iata examination invigilator etc. I met Professor Bamidele Adepoju in 1991 during one of my life travails as my marketing management lecturer. I was not closed to him until the day I went to accuse him of unfairness on our group assignment. Nobody wanted to meet him on the issue. I volunteered. And so I went to his house at 529 Kufana crescent new Bayero University campus. We were in a group of ten as it is normal in his class. We did our work and submitted our paper. The result of one of us was declared “incomplete” for non participation in the group assignment. I went to him alone with a copy of our paper with the name of our colleague who was not awarded any mark on it. He listened to me with rapt attention and when I finished, he said, “Ojuolape I can never do that. I graded the group based on the list your group submitted. Bye the way, your group did well”. I told him right there that I wanted my name replaced with my colleague’s name. He refused. There and then he entered my car and we went to his office to discover that he was right!! The list attached to the paper submitted to him was different from the one I was holding!!! The rest as they say is history. We glued together since then. His guidance and support both morally and financially helped me to get over my pains.
Another incidence that drew me closer to Professor Bamidele Adepoju was the case of Nike Ajibade. “Ahmed, how can you help me……I want this girl to be successful in life. She is my first daughter…” What we did on the case of Nike remained a secret between Mummy, Professor Adepoju and my humble self. It was selfless.
The third incidence that remained indelible in my mind was the loss of our beloved TOMI. That was a bad day for me because I was to break the news to him at Hamdalla hotel, Kaduna. But for the fortitude with which he took the incidence and made it light in our heart, it would have been another thing. Alhaji Balarabe (of blessed memory) and I were so afraid and petrified that we could not talk but he made it easy for us. He even travelled by road to Ilorin the next day alone by public transport.
This is the way I know and related with Professor Adepoju till death separated us. The irony of the life of Professor Adepoju as a lecturer is that many students generally misunderstood him. Professor Adepoju was the easiest lecturer/supervisor I have ever met. Will never miss his class, will complete his syllabus and give students areas of concentration till you will say “ I don’t need areas of concentration any more”. Many students do not like such lecturer. I can go on and on and on.
May God Almighty give him eternal rest and grant us that he left behind the fortitude to bear his loss. Mummy you have played your role with admiration. You stood by him throughout. You are an example of a wife, a true wife. I admire you too. May God stand by you to complete your worldly assignment with dignity, candour and courage that I know you for.
Ahmed Ojuolape.

December 27, 2019
December 27, 2019
BABA ADEPOJU
You have left a legacy behind & THAT legacy is: YOU TOUCHED COUNTLESS LIVES WITH TRUE LOVE OF CHRIST, GAVE HELPING HEART & HAND TO LIFT THEM UP TO FULFILMENT OF THEIR GOALS & DREAMS IN THEIR LIVES. EVER AVAILABLE WITH LISTENING EAR & HEARTS TO GIVE GODLY COUNSEL & ENCOURAGEMENT. YOU ARE PEOPLES BURDEN BEARER.
YOU ARE SIMPLY AN AMAZING MENTOR & TEACHER IN & OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRES & A GOD SENT & BLESSING.
WE LOVE YOU & MISSED YOU ALREADY.
YOU HAVE LEFT INDELIBLE MARK AT THE SAND OF HISTORY IN THE BAYERO UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC COMMUNITY, CHAPEL OF VICTORY BAYERO UNIVERSITY & THE ENTIRE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY AT THE UNIVERSITY & SEVERAL BODY OF CHRIST OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY & IN THE HEART OF COUNTLESS PEOPLE CHRISTIANS & MUSLIMS ALIKE.
SEE YOU AT JESUS' PLACE IN HEAVEN!!!!!!!

REV ADEOLU & DEBORAH ADEYEMO
December 26, 2019
December 26, 2019
Pa Adepoju, the little time we got to know each other was a very pleasant time. We deeply appreciate your frequent calling to check on us and your love for our family. We were really expecting you and mama in Houston to spend Christmas and New Year day with us as scheduled but the time never came. God knows the best. We are missing you already and continue to miss you. Rest in the bosom of the Lord till we meet again by the grace of God.
December 26, 2019
December 26, 2019
Uncle, really struggling to come to terms on your sudden demise! Ever since meeting you at Bayero University in 1993 during my Postgraduate studies, you had remained the Love of God personified. I could see Christ so clearly in you. You were simply quintessentìal in every respect....so accommodating, fatherly, highly affectionate, principled, loving and deeply spiritual. BUK to me was the FCS, and FCS to me was Prof Adepoju! You will be deeply missed by my family. Adieu Uncle.
December 26, 2019
December 26, 2019
A Tribute to Daddy Bamidele Adepoju.
I'm struggling a bit to write.
In my first year in University, I made a friend Tunmise Adejare(Nee Adepoju). Little did I know that the friendship was the criteria I needed to become one of DADDY ADEPOJU'S Children.
He cared for us genuinely, checked on us, sent emails when there were no mobile phones, and called when the Mobile phones came into existence.
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Tunmise Graduated and served before me, because I had an extra. Daddy Adepoju was in touch with me and insisted on helping with my NYSC posting so I'm not thrown to Bayelsa like Tunmise. Very very thoughtful and kind.
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His home in Ilorin was open to us (friends of his children). We visited and felt at home, the Aura of love in the home cannot be forgotten. He was an exemplary Christian a very lovely Husband and Father.Daddy Bamidele Adepoju was my Daddy too.
Daddy, Rest in peace.

Patricia Mama
December 26, 2019
December 26, 2019
Daddy your impact in my Life will always remain. You still checked on me even though I had left school. I took it for granted and never really showed you how much I appreciated your Love and Care. Now you are gone. Oh death where is thy sting.... Rest on till we meet to part no more.
December 26, 2019
December 26, 2019
The news came as a shock and blow. Our good friend and brother has gone on to glory. Prof. Adepoju will always be known for his amiable nature, an epitome of selflessness, dedicated to peace and love, a soft spoken gentleman, a great listener, caring, firm but open to new ideas. Our brother was approachable, a man of integrity, with great scriptural understanding, unmovable by life's cares or worries.

Brother, you will be greatly missed. Our consolation is in the fact that you are with our Lord and Saviour and one day, we will meet to part no more.
December 26, 2019
December 26, 2019
Daddy, we thank God of heaven for your life lived to influence others positively. Your encouragement and advice keep us moving and we desired that you will see what we are becoming because of your mentorship but then God knows why you have to return to him sooner than we thought. Rest on in the bossom of the Lord till we meet to part no more.
December 25, 2019
December 25, 2019
I could not believe it when my brother broke the sad news to me that Baba Adepoju is late. I shouted at the top of my voice, I was breathing up and down throughout the night. Baba was my lecturer, whom because of his relationship with my brother I had opportunity to move close to. Baba was a perfectionist, very meticulous. He never left things to chances, and above all, he was a motivator and encourager.
I wish Baba could just hold on much longer, but we cannot question God.

Professor Bamidele Adeboye Adepoju, continue to rest in the Elysium.
Sun re o....
December 25, 2019
December 25, 2019
It is still difficult for me and my family to accept a stark reality that Baba Adepoju is no more with us. I had the uncommon opportunity of being Baba's first M.Sc and PhD supervisee. As my supervisor on these two occasions, Baba practically owned, defended and guided 'our' works to successful completion. As his academic mentee, his sacrifice for my academic success is ever imprinted on my heart. At family level, my wife became your adopted daughter and you were always ready to offer honest counsels be it spiritual, academic or family issue. Baba always showed honest interest in other people's progress to which my family and I will eternally testify. Baba, truly you had gone but the unfading hope of meeting to part no more relishes my heart. My family loves you but our Christ loves you more. My Baba Prof rests on!
December 25, 2019
December 25, 2019
Still in shock over your passing Prof. Remember our last meeting at my sisters wedding in 2006, you never stopped dishing out advice and encouragement.
God knows why he called you home, we cant question Him.
Rest from your labours sir till we meet at His feet ♥
December 25, 2019
December 25, 2019
Posted on behalf of Salamatu Mato Barde


This Christmas is without a message from Professor Adepoju..... because he has gone to be with The Lord.
He has fought the good fight of faith, he has finished the race.
Daddy, you were a threat to the kingdom of darkness.
You overcame all challenges by the Blood of Jesus and through your patience. Daddy, I know where you are right now. For to be absent in the body is to be with the Lord.
Continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ till we see His face.

With much love from Salamatu.
December 25, 2019
December 25, 2019
My Uncle, Prof Bamidele Adepoju... a candle blown by the wind. You were not only a lover of God to the end but you were Christlike. The lives you have touched can never forget you. From the day of your wedding in Kaduna to the years you spent in Kano to your retirement years, you were ever so consistent. I remember bringing my wife to be, to meet you in Kano before we got married. You received us with open arms and gave us wise counsel. How do I forget how upset you used to be at the excesses and poor morals of some tongue talkers who you often called ‘penterascals’. I remember coming to BUK on your invitation to speak at the chapel - that was such an awesome experience. You lived a fulfilled life. You were a good husband to my Auntie, a great teacher, a loving father to your children and a friend to many. To you belongs the victors crown. May the Lord comfort you and all yours. You no longer live here... See you on the day of resurrection.
December 25, 2019
December 25, 2019
This is dedicated to the sweet, fond memory of my cousin, uncle, father, friend and mentor all rolled into one, Prof. Bamidele Adepoju.

You taught me so many things, and had always been there as an inspiration. You obtained a 1st Class Degree in Business Administration from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria way back in the mid 70s, when I was still in Primary School. Much later, in trying to encourage and inspire, you would say with an almost self-denigrating modesty that "I am not very brilliant, but I kept to my studies".

You were not an igbalode, firebrand, today's fashion Pentecostal Christian. Rather, you were a staunch Christian with strong conviction about old time faith. You lived your faith and your belief. You survived many grim a danger in your about half a century sojourn in the core North of Nigeria. You resisted the pressure from all of us to move down South where we believed life was safer, moreso as there were several lucrative opportunities, both in the academics and in the corporate world. You believed that Kano was where God wanted you to be. Less than a decade ago, you were at the Chapel at Bayero University Kano when Boko Haram scoundrels struck. In that attack, you lost people close to you. Gunmen chase you into the bush and you sustained injuries. You showed me the bruises.

I shall forever cherish the last physical moments that I shared with you at your Adewole Estate home in Ilorin. I have now confirmed that it was on 18th September, 2019. As was your wont, when I told you that my trip to Ilorin was to make enquiries about my daughter, Tamilore's academic pursuits, you took it upon yourself to make several calls, and at the end of the day, you gave a counsel that we followed. As I was about to leave, you held both of my hands in yours, and prayed. You prayed for Tamilore, you prayed for me and for the family. With the benefit of hindsight, I now know that the moment was instructive. While seeing me off to my car, you informed me that you would be travelling to the United States to rest. Yours was a life of near-endless labour, and you have, indeed, gone to rest.

This hurts to the bone marrows and I miss you terribly already Sir. I will miss your signature telephone greeting: "Barrister Gbenga Ojo, e ku deede iwoyi o". I will miss your hearty laughter which I have been told I share with you, with Dr. Bisi Adegoke, Boda Femi Olawole and my dad. We shall miss your ever present presence in the family and the magic of always connecting one to the other. I have heard and read many testimonies about you since the news of your passing broke, and I am very, very proud of you.

I love to see you again, Sir! So, I must make heaven. I have no doubt that you will be there!
December 25, 2019
December 25, 2019
Posted on behalf of Pastor Lawrence Azenabor

I received with rude shock & unbelief d passing on to eternal bliss of our beloved father, brother, uncle, mentor, a great inspirer, an encourager, a great lover of people. Waooo!

We can't question God. If we had our way, no doubt, we would have wished he lived longer. We're challenged by the great life he lived.

May the Lord encourage and comfort our beloved Mummy Adepoju and the entire family. Adieu our great Professor!
December 25, 2019
December 25, 2019
Posted on behalf of Rosaline Omale

So painful...
I've lost my guardian, teacher, father, mentor,
adviser, friend and coach...the list is endless.My heart is broken.Every stage of my life has a touch of Professor Bamidele Adepoju.I find it hard to believe that he has gone.Yes, we lost him, but heaven has welcomed a saint home.Rest in peace my dearest one.Adieu!Adieu!!Adieu!!!
December 25, 2019
December 25, 2019
Posted on behalf of Adeboyin Adunni Banwo

Thank you for being a great Blessing to us Daddy.... You were such humorous person that every contact with you  left us laughing and happy, you gave so much life in every conversation , always wanted to make sure we and our children were making good progress. We will surely miss you, rest on in the Bosom of the Lord.
December 24, 2019
December 24, 2019
My friend Professor Bamidele Adepoju
Bamidele Adepoju, I will sing a stanza of the hymn by James G. Small as the lyrics portrayed your relationship with the One who loved you and the one you loved, Jesus Christ, your Savior and Lord.

I’ve found a friend, O such a friend! All pow’r to Him is given,
To guard me on my onward course, And bring me safe to heaven:
Th’eternal glories gleam afar To nerve my faint endeavor;
So now to watch, to work, to war, And then to rest forever.

Bamidele my friend, what can I say of you? And what can I write regarding you? Together in the Faculty, together in the church, together in fellowship, together in the Church Council, together in mentoring students, together in each other’s house, together raising our children, together in thrift group, together ..... and together ..... Little wonder we got married to our spouses on the same day, same year and in different locations when we had not even known each other at all. And you have slept! With the reality dawning on me I can quickly think of 11 attributes of yours, my friend of close to forty years, each of which could form a chapter of a book.
You were Intelligent
You were Principled
You were Disciplined
You were Sacrificial
You were Considerate
You were Hospitable
You were Persevering
You were Long-suffering
You were Patient
You were Large hearted
You were Dedicated
You were Faithful
You were Organized
What more can I say? Rest forever.

Rev’d Professor J. Afolabi Falola
December 24, 2019
December 24, 2019
Tribute to Daddy ,
You were a father to all that wished everybody well. The last time I saw you was on the day of my convocation, when you prayed on my certificate not knowing that was the farewell, as you fondly call me "Molara". When ever it was time for devotion these were your songs " lift Jesus higher" "Praising the lord always" Even when it was tough for me to survive some health issues you are always there to take me to the hospital. If tears could build a stair way and memories were a lane, I would walk right up to no farewell words spoken, no time to say goodbye. My heart is still heavy because you never waited to see the good husband you ask me to bring, you never waited for me to ask you those questions on the calendar but I take solemn in the fact that you have gone to be with the lord. As you have always said " let me ask you a question " " Make sure you do the right thing at the right time" " learn to love your fathers family the same way you loved you mother family" those are just the few I could write about your advice's. Daddy, word will definitely not be enough to express everything. May your gentle soul rest in the bossom of our Lord. " Adieu Baba rere"
December 24, 2019
December 24, 2019
The announcement of the death of Prof Bamidele Adepoju was such a sad news to me personally. Growing up as a kid, I used to be the poster boy between Ile Aworo, Ile Esa and Ile Olonjeku and sometimes Ile Dagi  whenever the "ABU Mafias", great icons were in town for holidays. I remember once when he visited my brother at Zaria from Kano, he challenged me not to just eat my brother's food but to go in pursuit of my education. Such was his passion for education and pursuit of academic excellence. And reading from all the tributes on this platform, I am convinced, Prof lived a fufiled and an examplanry life, a legacy of service to God, community and mankind. His footprints are all over the place for all mortals to read, emulate and pass on to others. My special condolence to Mrs Adepoju , children, all the Adepojus & Ojos, his bosom friend Prof & Mrs Olagunju. May the good Lord comfort you all in Jesus. Indeed Prof Bamidele has joined the saints triumphant.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful."
2 Timothy 4:7 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/2ti.4.7.NLT

I may not have your autograph nor photograph, yet you remain indelible in our hearts ... Live on.. Uncle Dele
December 24, 2019
December 24, 2019
Posted on behalf of Tunde and Titi Akinremi

I first heard of you Aunty Bolaji and my dear Broda Bamidele through Tunde & Nike Odesola, retired Air Vice Marshall just before they came for the wedding in Ilorin. After that I had the privilege of meeting both of you the evening Demola and Dupe Popoola walked me across into your compound to introduce me to you. Later, the meeting with my old friend Ayọ̀ Gana who came from Minna for Tunde And Friends Foundation TAFF outreach in Ilorin and of course our mutual friends Joseph and Joanna Ibilola. All these maybe within the last ten years but it's been like I have known your dear husband Broda Bamidele all my life.

Consistently friendly and faithful. Ever so kind and helpful. Standing for and fighting for the cause of Christ anywhere and every where. His footprints are all over the place especially in Kano as a soldier of Christ.

We thank God he has fought the good fight, he kept the faith, he finished his course strongly and triumphantly.
He has left the ranks of the Church Militant and joined the Triumphant Church singing Hallelujah to the King of kings seated on the Throne.

His Grace will uphold you Sista Bolaji, all the children and grandchildren and those still to come.

Ọlọ́run A bá yín gbé ẹrù ẹyin méjì tó di ti ẹyin nìkan E o ni rí nkan ibanuje lórí ìkankan nínú wọn mo. Ọlọ́run A fun yín ní èmi gígùn, ayo àti alafia láti jẹ oúnjẹ ọmọ ká ale lórúko Jésù Kristi.

By God's grace we will be with you in Phoenix to celebrate the life of a Gallant Soldier of the Cross, your dear husband Professor Bamidele Adepoju ✝

Mr and Mrs. Tunde Akinremi
December 24, 2019
December 24, 2019
Our daddy our daddy, we met, we shared love and fellowship in Kano Family Fellowship. Your love for the lord and simplicity of lifestyle made so many people both new and old couples stick to you. Though we had left Kano when the lord finally answered your life long prayers of granting my family the fruit of the womb, you still called us to express your joy. Daddy, you were a father indeed. We will forever miss you. Since your home call is precious in God's sight, we can only desire to end well as you have done. Adieu PAPA ADEPOJU.
December 24, 2019
December 24, 2019
Papa Adepoju, our dear papa, we love you but the lord loved you more. Your gentle attitude is a thing that I will never forget those days in the chapel, thank you for being a father to us all. You will be greatly missed.
December 24, 2019
December 24, 2019
Daddy, I knew you personally for only a short time, but that was enough for you to have an impact in my life and my family by extension. You always had a good advice for me and always engaged me in wonderful discussions. I lost my biological father this year and now you too. God is all knowing and only He knows why He chose to take you now.
You will be forever missed. Rest on in glory in the bosom of Christ with all the saints.
Adieu Baba.
December 24, 2019
December 24, 2019
Posted on behalf of Rev Dr. Sam Love Adebiyi, Senior Pastor, ECWA Chapel llorin.

The sudden departure of Prof. B.A. Adepoju came to me as huge shock.
Prof. was a very fine loving Christian. He loved God's servant so dearly. He was a generous and secret giver to God, widows and God's servants. He loved his church so dearly, he would called from time to time to ask about how the Church members and leaders are fairing.  He has great passion for God's work for there is hardly any work the Church will embark on that he would not call even a far of to contribute his quota. A Professor with very simple lifestyle and good interpersonal relationship. The chapel family we miss him but our consolation is in Christ whom he loved and served wholeheartedly. Glory Prof. Adepoju lives on, Hallelujah!

Rev Dr. Sam Love Adebiyi 
Senior Pastor ECWA Chapel llorin.
December 24, 2019
December 24, 2019
Posted on behalf of Joseph and Joanah Ibilola

A TRIBUTE TO OUR BROTHER: DELE ADEPOJU
Dr. Adepoju lived a life of selflessness and he positively affected so many lives with whom he had contact. Such people include students, members of church groups, and acquaintances. He gave himself totally to his family, success of his students, impacting information that the students needed to succeed in their chosen fields of study. 
Our family was a beneficiary of help and support from the Adepoju family, my wife having gone to the same secondary school with Mrs. Adepoju. We reconnected with the family when we came to Kano in 1986.
The Adepoju family was instrumental to my wife's eventual employment in BUK. We will miss Dr. Adepoju 's candor , wisdom , love and compassion. He was a friend and a brother. We pray God to console and comfort the Wife, Children, Grandchildren and the Church at large.

From Joseph and Joanah Ibilola.
December 24, 2019
December 24, 2019
Daddy,

The news of your transition is still a shock to us and since Sydney morning time that we got it, we've being trying to pull ourselves together and wondering which angle we should come in writing a tribute about you. Tough though that you left us, we notwithstanding accept the divine verdict of God - it's time to leave!

Prof, you were a gentleman to the core, a true academia with no guile and a practising Christian to the accolade of heaven. Our time together in Unilag & BUK will forever be cherished. When you love, it was to the end. Even in far away Sydney, you never stop checking on my whole family.

Daddy, you've left a true legacy behind. We'll miss your everything - Godly and candid advise; unique jokes and words of encouragement. Sleep on, true soldier of Christ until we see again at the bosom of Abraham.

Pastor Olabisi Adeyinka
Sydney - Australia
December 24, 2019
December 24, 2019
For Prof Adepoju,

The news of your transition to the true next level and one that is eternal did come to me as a shock. A rude one at that.
The questions came.
1. What of your planned retirement time and activities
2. What of your deserved rest from the years of faithful & truly hard labour at BUK?
3. Why was a visit and rest period with the children and grandchildren turned to a path of departure from this life?
The redeemed and faithful are not asked in scripture not to ponder about issues when mysteries like this happen. God only requires that we should not lose hope or trust in Him despite the uncertainties and heartaches they bring.
I remembered the few of your life's journeys I was priviledged to have you share with me.
And as I wondered again and asked the why, the words of these poems by Prof Thomas Grey & Sir Raleigh came to mind:
A) Elegy - Thomas Grey
Full many a gem of purest ray serene,
The dark unfathom'd caves of ocean bear:
Full many a flow'r is born to blush unseen,
And waste its sweetness on the desert air. ------------------
On some fond breast the parting soul relies,
Some pious drops the closing eye requires;
Ev'n from the tomb the voice of Nature cries,
Ev'n in our ashes live their wonted fires.

B) Even Such Is Time - Sir Raleigh
Even such is time, that takes in trust
Our youth, our joys, our all we have,
And pays us but with age and dust;
Who, in the dark and silent grave,
When we have wandered all our ways,
Shuts up the story of our days.
But from this earth, this grave, this dust,
My God shall raise me up, I trust. - Sir Walter Raleigh

Your transit, as indeed that of all believers in Jesus Christ, is an end that is the true begining.
Not many are chanced to have this assurance of hope.
I rejoice in the knowledge that I know you are among the faithful few.
Brother Akingbade Alao - December 24, 2019
December 24, 2019
December 24, 2019
You were call to glory a loving father.
I'm weak, down and sad! Seriously in pained to write and say good night father. You spoke extensively with me before you travelled to United State never do I known that was the last call from you. The hardest part was when I heard the sad news in the midst of the crowd, I couldn't control or hold my emotions with shout and tears but through it all, I'm thankful. You called me daughter aka “my own AyoOluwa”. You remained strong. You were the kindest, wittiest, most loving father, full of humor, good intentions towards mankind, never discriminate, discipline father and the wisest cracks. In trying to do what I love in life and struggling to move on, when all hope was lost after the death of my biological father,you picked me up and instilled the best qualities in me. Helped each one that path your ways in own their talents. Your response to many of our dreams and aspirations was yes, that's right with other advice to be our backbone and your cracking laughter to our most ludicrous ideas let us know exactly how you felt.
Mummy is heartbroken but all you would have wanted peace and unconditional love is her strength.
I will miss you Dad and all your calls to make known I had a father.
Adieu Dad! My Prof! Thank you Dad for everything. Rest well. #Prof Bamidele Adeoye Adepoju#
December 23, 2019
December 23, 2019
Daddy Kano turned Daddy Adewole as we call you, the news of your demise came as a rude shock, it still is. I can't keep the tears from flowing as I write this... I can go on and on about you... You were just daddy KANO to me until I was trying to gain admission into UNILORIN. From then on I knew DADDY Kano... You had more than enough love to go round,your concern for each of your nephews and nieces was overwhelming. I learnt from you the value in family. You will always say "Mrs Adeoti.... You only come around when your mother is around,is that supposed to be?" I would always leave you with promises of turning a new leaf. Oh! How I wish I fulfilled those endless promises I made. I am consoled by the fact that you lived, loved and served the Lord. Indeed you have fought a good fight, rest on in the bossom of the Almighty Daddy...
December 23, 2019
December 23, 2019
Oh Daddy.. You are a blessing to all of us..A loving, caring,selfless and God fearing man..The Last time I saw you at Ilorin , when I came for data collection for my P.hD work in August...2019 You gave your home,vehicle and feeding...your advice, love and concern for me since I was a child growing up under you and Mummy s watch...You educated me from primary to secondary through University...Masters egree.You and Mum even gave me out in Marriage... You took me as your child..(My Big daughter Mummy will say.. and you will go like Nike you better finish your P.hD ! So your home calling by the Lord was a shocking news to me..It's still looks like a dream.I pray the Lord grant you eternal rest at his bossom, and comfort your loving wife.You and Mummy(Mama and Baba Adepoju as my Children popularly call you) are a role model to our family...One thing I know God has called you to rest from all your labours..We cannot question God..He knows and understand why you have to go at a time like this.We will forever miss you...
December 23, 2019
December 23, 2019
I heard the shocking news of the demise of Prof Bamidele Adeboye Adepoju in burial program. It was indeed a very sad occurrence to me when I remembered that he retired this after a long time of struggle to attain the highest level in his academic pursuits.
Since last Friday my mind went through the years since I first new you in 1968 at Government Secondary School, Ilorin.
You were a true brother and friend not minding the age barrier. An encourager, very passionate in what he believes in, an academician who is always interested in ones progress.
I just can't say all that is on my mind. You were a soldier of the Lord and every persuation for you to come down south fell on deaf ears because you had something to accomplish for the Lord.
I pray that God will grant your immediate family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss and console other associates. Rest in the bossom of Lord
December 23, 2019
December 23, 2019
Daddy Bamidele Adepoju
A man of a great repute
A humble man to the core
A great teacher
And of course a Loving Father
Your humility cannot be compared with your life status
Your transition to eternity is indeed a great loss to humanity
We only take the solace in the fact that you're with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Sleep on The Beloved of God till the Resurrection morning when we shall part no more
To the family and all well wishers may the Lord grant HIS fortitude to bear the irreparable loss
December 23, 2019
December 23, 2019
I am totally shocked and still can't get over this news. l remembered l spoke with Uncle as l always call him sometime in November. That day l was able to speak with mummy and Tolu. He later sent me his number to reach him in the States.
Way back in the campus he was a great support to us in the fellowship. Each time they had to travel Comfort and l were called to take care of their young children. Mummy and uncle could trust us enough to leave their home for us. We got so close that over 30years after graduating we have kept in touch. To say l will miss uncle is the least. He was so simple, humble and a passionate God lover. He was a great Teacher who modelled Christ in every way. Ah..l will surely miss his loud laughter and jokes.He impacted me in so many ways. l am confident he has gained heaven. My joy is that we shall join him in triumphant jubilation some day to part no more. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
December 23, 2019
December 23, 2019
Aburo mi toto, Bamidele,the news of your sudden departure to heaven is still shocking to me. We spoke about two weeks ago and there was no indication that you were preparing to leave us. I was just getting reading to call you and Mama Tomi for a Christmas greeting but death stole you away. I am missing you and will continue to miss you very much. Your sweet, caring and loving ways will be missed. The vacuum you have created cannot be filled! Mama Tomi, e ku suru. E ku ara faraku. God will comfort you, amen. It is your Anti Ebun as you fundly refer to me . Adieu
December 23, 2019
December 23, 2019
Posted on behalf of Pastor Abiodun Suleiman

Tribute to Daddy Adepoju
It’s with unexplainable surprise to hear that Daddy B. A Adepoju has been taken away to be with the Lord. In this we are still grateful to know that he fought the good fight of faith and lived his last days connected to the source of salvation through Jesus Christ.

I am deeply honoured and blessed to have known Daddy Bamidele Adepoju. A great encourager, mentor and a supporter of God's work, God's ministers, and always ready to please God in all ways humanly possible. Daddy has been a blessing in my life since my days at BUK, a rare gem to have encountered in my life.  We are thankful for the life you lived which keeps reminding those of us left behind that "Great faith is a product of great fights." 

I was so deeply saddened to hear of his passing on....the great legacy and beautiful memories of you is forever blessed in my and my family's hearts. Praying the Lord God bless and comfort the entire family during this difficult period. My heartfelt condolences to Auntie, the Children and Grand-children. 
Good night Sir, till we meet again at the feet of our Lord Jesus Christ to part no more.
"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them" Revelation 14:13
December 23, 2019
December 23, 2019
A letter to Professor Bamidele Adepoju

Dear Prof

Last week I saw a missed call from Dr Gboyega Oyeranti. When I called back, he said "Have you heard?" I retorted with a question "what?". And then he dropped the blow as gently as he could. "I have just been informed that Prof Adepoju passed on". I was speechless and I am still.

When he provided further details, I just came to the conclusion that you and the Master and Creator of all things had a plan for you to bade goodbye to this side of eternity in the loving hands of Tolu the Aremo of the Adepoju clan. And also where Ibukun can reach very quickly to support him. And you were thoughtful to have Aunty Bolaji by your side. Even in death you were so organized. Thank you sir.

Let me take you down memory lane sir. 1977. I was just starting my basic studies at Bayero University. You were a Graduate Assistant and just about proceeding to the US, University of Indiana for your MBA. First time I saw you before the late Baba Samuel Olagunju introduced me, you were coming out of your car with stacks of text books in your arms. Obviously you needed the text books to prepare your lecture notes. How I still marvel at the corp of lecturers we had in those days. You were all inspiring. None of you had less than 2:1 and certainly in your case you were top of the pack with a FIRST CLASS. And you indeed inspired me and many others who finished well their undergraduate studies. I hope we still have men and women like you in our universities. Hmmmmn.

Now to your transition. You left with a bang like all saints. You ran the christian race so admirably and touched lives within and outside the church. You did what the Lord required of all men as echoed by Prophet Micah; " to do justly, to love with mercy and to work humbly". Thank you for touching our lives in a unique way. The good seed you sowed will certainly sprout and produce good fruits to be harvested by Aunty Bolaji and all the children and indeed even in unlikely places.

Sir, if I have any pain about your departure it was that you had just retired and all yours not least the grand children were looking forward to more relaxing time with you. Ok now we understand that your maker and Master loves you more. And in His will for you our peace is anchored.

You will certainly have seen Baba Samuel Olagunju. You must have restarted your friendship which was so close while both of you were on this side of eternity. Please give him our regards. Tell him that we still miss him every passing day but happy you both are now resident on the right hand of your Master where there is no sorrow. The legacies you left behind are unerasable and we remain ever so proud of you.

Please always look down to cheer on Tolu et al. You raise them well and certainly they will pass on the baton to their children unstained. And please do not forget Aunty Bolaji who misses you the most.

Good bye sir, until we meet on the resurrection morning.

Yours truly

Wole Adeleke



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