OBITUARY
With unreserved gratitude to God, and a gracious sense of celebration of a wonderful life in service to God and indelible mark on humanity, The entire Ogundimu Family humbly announce the transition to eternal rest in Christ of our dear Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Friend; Chief Zacchaeus Olawale Ogundimu who passed onto eternal glory on the 30th April 2021.
As an exemplary, inspirational and irreplaceable soldier of Christ; loving and adorable husband, responsible father, generous grandfather, accommodating brother and loyal friend, we are inevitably imbued with a great sense of loss for the void his departure left the Family, Church, Community and World at large. But we are unequivocally grateful to celebrate Christ’s eternal footprint in the sand of time through Daddy’s inspiring life of dedication, valour and unforgettable servanthood and work.
Rest in Perfect Peace in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
BIOGRAPHY
SPECIAL APOSTLE PROPHET (DR) SIR CHIEF ZACCHEAUS OLAWALE OGUNDIMU JP
BIRTH Special Apostle Pro. Dr. Sir. Chief Zacchaeus Olawale OGUNDIMU JP was born on Thursday, 15th January, 1953 in Otooto-Lukoye Village Via Abeokuta Western Nigerian Region to Pa Peter Oguntade Alabi OGUNDIMU and Madam Eunice Oladunni Aduke OGUNDIMU.
EDUCATION Young Olawale attended and completed his primary education at
St. James Primary School, Otooto-Luwoye between 1961 -1967. He had his secondary education at Revd
Kuti Memorial Grammar School, Isabo Abeokuta between 1967-1968. Thereafter, he was transferred to the
Prestigious Lisabi Grammar School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta where he completed his secondary education between 1968- 1972. While in Secondary School, Young Olawale was renowned to be scholarly and distinguished himself in sports particularly Long-Distance Race where he earned the nickname
‘Achebe Miller’. PROFESSIONAL CAREER Daddy began his humble professional work as a Purchase & Supply Clerk with the Nigerian General Motors form 1973- 1974. He later transferred his services West African Breweries in 1975. While at West African Breweries, he qualified as a member of the distinguished and prestigious Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management in 1977. This qualification enabled him attain the exalted position of Purchasing & Supplies Manager at the West African Breweries Limited.
In his quest for greener pastures and better opportunities, he left the shores of Nigeria for the Spain in 1984 and returned in 1988.
Upon his arrival from Spain, he ventured into private business and Co-founded
AJADE Agro-Allied Industries Limited. He also developed diverse interest in other spheres of business concerns such as Oil & Gas, Haulage, Hospitality, Agriculture etc. it is worthy to note that this business interests he provided has given employment and succour to hundreds of households irrespective of Creed, tribe, religion Colour or Tradition.
SPIRITUAL LIFE Special Apostle Prophet (Dr.) Sir Zaccheaus Olawale OGUNDIMU JP was born as a Christian into the Anglican Sect. As a teenager, he was a staunch member of the Anglican fold serving majorly in the Choir which was a tradition among his age group at that time.
In 1980, he joined the
Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church, Ilasamaja- Mushin where he worshipped devotedly until he relocated to his house at Idimu Axis from Mushin Axis all in present day Lagos State.
At Idimu, he pitched his tent and worshipped at
Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church, Idimu (which later became a District Headquarters). While at Idimu Church, some members were Commissioned to embark on weekly and Sunday Services on a marshy land at Igando Road, Ikotun. Those members were led by
MSA (later Spec. Apostle) Pro. Rev. Dr. J.O. OGUNLANA JP (now deceased) serving as the Minister (later Leader, District Supervising prophet & Deputy District Chairman),
Snr. Apostle ( Later MSA) Sunday BAILEY as Church Secretary and
Snr. Apostle Z.O. OGUNDIMU as Deputy Church Secretary.
To the glory of God Almighty, the Church grew in leaps and bounds and is what is today known as the
SPRING OF JOY CATHEDRAL, IKOTUN (IDIMU DISTRICT) – an offshoot of the C&S MOVEMENT CHURCH, WORLDWIDE.
In July, 2002, Most
Snr. Apostle Sunday BAILEY (Pioneer Church Secretary) handed over the baton of Secretary-ship of the Church to
Snr. Apostle Z.O. OGUNDIMU (as he was then known)
Snr. Apostle Z.O. OGUNDIMU served meritoriously in his capacity as Church Secretary ensuring that the main secretariat and other adjoining units functioned optimally as well as initiating, formulating and executing projects that aided the overall growth and developments of the Church. In view of this he was nominated and anointed as a
Most Snr. Apostle in the year 2008.
In November 2015, as a result of the demise of the pioneer Leader in Charge of the Church,
Spec. Apostle Pro. Rev. Dr. J.O. OGUNLANA JP, there existed an urgent need the reorganization of the administrative echelon of the Church,
Daddy OGUNDIMU JP was elevated from Church Secretary to
Deputy Leader/ Church Administrator - an office he held, served and guarded diligently until his transition to eternity.
As a result of his selfless contributions to the development of the C&S Movement Church, he was nominated and ordained as a
Special Apostle during the 71st International Conference of the C&S Movement Church Worldwide which was hosted by Idimu District with him serving as the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee. It has been attested to by all and sundry that that epoch making event was a resounding success.
To the glory of God Almighty, Alagba OGUNDIMU as many prefer to call him during his stint in the prophetic ministry was confirmed and ordained into the
Prophetic Ministry of the C&S Movement Church at the 44TH edition of the ascension of Mount Horeb.
Special mention must be made of his robust relationship and closeness to
His Grace, The Spiritual Father and Chairman, C&S Movement Church, Worldwide –His Grace, Most Rev’d Pro. Dr. Samuel Adefila ABIDOYE who was a strong pillar of support for all of his achievements in all assignment undertaken by him. This prompted Daddy’s conferment with the highly distinguished post of a KNIGHT of the C&S Movement Church, Worldwide in the year 2014.
Amongst others, some of his contributions to the development of Christ includes but not limited to;
SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY LIFE Daddy’s social and communal life was unblemished and equally unparralelled. His philanthropic life was excellent and unmatched. He roundly supported and impacted individuals, families, his immediate environment and communities positively.
During his lifetime, he facilitated and sponsored various Church and communal projects that have lasting benefits on the populace and human lives.
AWARDS & TITLES Z.O. as he was popularly known in circles of his friend and associates was a recipient of various and notable awards and honorary titles. However, due to space constraints, we shall only avail us of some of the titles/awards. They are;
TITLES.
1. BABALAJE OF IDIMULAND,LAGOS STATE 2. OPA-AJE OF OWU KINGDOM, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE 3. BABALAJE OF OWUDOTUN KINGDOM, ONIYANRIN, ABEOKUTA OGUN STATE AWARDS 1.GOLDEN AWARD-GIRLS BRIGADE NIGERIA, 2016 2.AWARD OF EXCELLENCY IN SERVICE -CSMC W/W, PASTORS COUNCIL, 2016 3.AWARD OF CHURCH DEVELOPMENT - CSMC W/W, GALLILEE, 2011. 4.AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH, OTOOTO VIA ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, 2012. 5.MERIT AWARD – SALVATION ARMY, EBENEZER MODEL PARISH, IDIMU. 6.MERITORIOUS AWARD – CHOIR BOARD, CSMC W/W, 2017 7.DISTINGUISHED SERPAH -INT. EVANGELICAL COUNCIL CSMC W/W, 2017 8.AWARD OF EXCELLENCE – KING DAVID BAND, CSMC SOJ IKOTUN (IDIMU DISTRCT), 2017 - MERITORIOUS AWARD IN LEADERSHIP & WELFARISM – CSMC IDIMU DISTRCT 2008
- EVERGREEN FATHER - CHOIR CSMC SOJ IKOTUN (IDIMU DISTRCT). 2012
- AWARD OF EXCELLENCE – CSMC, KING OF KINGS ABORU (IDIMU DISTRICT) 2007
- MAN OF HONOUR – CSMC ROCK OF AGES (IDIMU DISTRICT) 2013
- AWARD OF EXCELLENCE -PROPHETESS DEBORAH BAND, CSMC SOJ IKOTUN (IDIMU DISTRCT)2015
- MERIT AWARD (OGO SERAFU) – MARTHA BAND, ZOAR CHAPEL, YABA DISTRICT.
Also, for his immense contributions to knowledge and the growth of the Church, he holds an
Honorary Doctorate Degree in Christian Leadership from CHRIST GLOBAL GLAD TIDINGS UNIVERSITY OF THEOLOGY, LAGOS, NIGERIA awarded in the year 2005.
FAMILY LIFE To the glory of God, Daddy was an embodiment and a shiny star in what is expected of a family man. He understands, values and loves his family and we all remain dear to his heart even until he breathed his last.
Our Husband, Father, Grandfather, Leader, Uncle, Friend and Benefactor is survived by Wives, Children, Grandchildren, Brothers, Sister etc.
IT IS OUR HEARTFELT PRAYER THAT HIS SOUL WILL CONTINUALLY REST IN PEACE. 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-7
For I am already poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing
C&S HYMS 816: JESUS THOU MY LORD MY KING
JESUS
Thou my Lord my King
In Thee
rest I all my trust
In this
world none that I have
Beside
Thee my Royal King
Thus
vindicate me oh Lord
Vanquish‘d
let all my foes be
Grant me
joy and victory
Through
my sojourn here on earth.
Give me Thine
grace Lord I plead
Make me
fit Thine own to be
Me
un-equalled by my foes
Make my
life rosy I plead
Thou who
did for Queen Esther
Made her
life rosy to her
Turn my
life so rosy be
The plans
of my foes abort.
Make me
prevail Lord I plead
Thou
prime of all pow’rs and strength
Impact of
the foes to naught
Lord
before Thine pow'r divine
Thus my
Great God Creator
Subdue
all my foes I plead
From my
foes Thine rest me grant
From
troubles I may prevail.
Thou art
been from ages past
Thou art
before creation
Thus my
Christ Jesus Saviour
All Thine
affections reveal
That may
I thus experience
Thine
glory Lord and Thine strength
That the
world may thus behold
Thou art
all encompassing power.
Encapsulate
me with Thine grace
With
Thine glory me surround
Thine
divine strength my refuge be
Thine
name my refuge I plead
Thus far
that Thine I may be
Shield me
from all glare and snares
From the
devil, me protect
My life
with joy fill I plead.
When I in
heaven appear
In Thine
bosom let me be
By Thine
right side let me be
On Thine revered
throne make me fit
Then my
heart with joy be filled
In Thy
glory eternal;
ln divine
joy eternal
In
unfading grace Oh Lord. Amen
JESU Iwo Oba mi
Iwo ni mo
gbekele
L’aiye yi
nko l’enikn
Lehin Re
‘Wo Oba mi
Torina
gbe mi leke
Gbe mi
bori ota mi
Ki nlayo
ki nni segun
L’ojo
aiye mi gbogbo.
Fun mi ni
ore-ofe
Se mi ye
l‘eni tire
K’ota
mase le mi ba
S’aiye mi
d'ire fun mi
Wo t'o so
aiye Esther
Di rere
fun nigbani
Wa s’aiye
mi di rere
Jeki
im‘ota le d’ofo.
Gbe mi leke, mo fe be
We Oba
agbara gbogbo
Ipa ota
ko to nkan
Niwaju
agbara Re
Torina,
Eleda mi
Pa agbara
ota run
K’ota ma
yo mi lenu
Gbe mi
leke isoro.
Wo ti wa k‘aiye to wa
Wo ti wa
k‘orun to wa
Torina
Jesu temi
Jek'ola
Re han fun mi
Tobe
t’emi na yio ri
Ogo Re,
agbara Re
T'aiye
yio si ri pelu
Pe ‘Wo
l'agbara gbogbo.
Fi Ola Re
yi mi ka
Fi Ogo Re
yio mi ka
K‘agbara
Re s’abo mi
K'oruko
Re s’abo mi
Tobe ti
ngo di ti Re
K‘aiye ma
le ri di mi
K‘owo esu
ma te mi
Tobe
k’aiye mi I'aiyo.
Gba mo ba
si de orun
Fun mi ni
ipo lodo Re
Ki nj’eni
owo ‘tun Re
Ki nye ni
ori ite Re
Gbana l'ayo
ni y'o kun
Nin’ ogo
ti ko l’opin
Ninu ayo
ti ki tan
Ninu ola
ti ki sa. Amin
C&S HYMN 319: THE STRIFE IS O'VER
Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! For He has done marvellous things. His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory. Psalm 98:1
ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA!! ALLELUIA!!!
The strife is o‘er, the battle done
The victory of the life is won
The song of triumph has begun. Alleluia!
The powers of death have done their worst
But Christ their legions hath dispersed
Let shouts of holy joy outbursts. Alleluia!
The three sad days have quickly spent
He rises glorious from the dead
All glory to our risen Head. Alleluia!
He breaks the age-bound chain of hell
The bars from heavens portals fell
Let hymns of praise His triumph tell. Alleluia!
Lord, by the stripes which wounded
Thee From death‘s dread sting thy servants free
That we may live, and sing to Thee. Alleluia!
Amen.
E korin titun si Oluwa nitori ti o ti se ohun iyanu. - Psalm 98:1
ALLELUYA! ALLELUYA!! ALLELUYA!!!
Ija d'opin, ogun si tan
Olugbala jagun 'molu
Orin ayo la o ma ko. Alleluya!
Gbogbo ipa n'iku ti lo
Sughon Kristi f'ogun re ka
Aiye' E ho iho ayo. Alleluya!
Ojo meta na ti koja
O jinde kuro n‘nu oku
E Fogo fun Olorun wa. Alleluya!
O d‘ewon orun apadi
O s'ilekun orun sile
E korin iyin ‘segun Re. Alleluya!
Jesu nipa iya t‘o je
Gba wa lowo oro iku
K'a le ye, k‘a si ma yin O. Alleluya!
Amin.
BURIAL PROGRAMME SERVICE OF SONGS:
12th May, 2021 Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church (Spring of Joy Cathedral), 158/162 Igando - Ikotun Road, Bakare bus-stop, Igando, Lagos.
LYING-IN-STATE & WAKE KEEP: 13th May, 2021. Upright Hotel and Suites Hall, off Oriyorin road, off Agbeloba roundabout, off Quarry road, Abeokuta, Ogun State. INTERMENT: 14th May, 2021. Ototo-Lukoye Village, behind Police Computer Training Institute, off Abeokuta - Kobape Expressway, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
RECEPTION: 14th May, 2021. Upright Hotel and Suites Hall, off Oriyorin road, off Agbeloba roundabout, off Quarry road, Abeokuta, Ogun State.