A gracious man. A devoted father and husband; a committed professional and to his friends, a dependable human being. Olumide's death, like that of other good people, is untimely and painful. We thank the Almighty for his life. We also pray for the family and friends he has left behind. 'Odun a j'ina s'ira. Amin.'
Sun re o.

I recall every single personal encounter I had with Dr Awe. On every occasion I was touched by his humility, courtesy and that incredible ability he had to make everyone he spoke to feel as if they mattered. I have no doubt that, along with many others, I shall never forget this incredible, honourable man. What a legacy. May he rest in eternal peace in the everlasting arms of our Heavenly Father.

OH GOD, WHY DO THE GOOD ONES DIE SO YOUNG!
I met and became acquainted with Dr. Olumide Awe about 5 years ago, in my capacity as Chairman of ICOBA-North America while he was the Chairman of ICOBA UK at that time. It took just a few months for our relationship to blossom into full blowm friendship. The age difference between us was not an impediment to very cordial relationship - I was in Form I at Igbobi College the year he was born. My friend and colleague can only be described simply as 'THE COMPLETE GENTLEMAN'. It is NOT how long one lives that matters, no, not at all. In the very short time the Almighty God gave him to us on this earth DR. AWE MANAGED TO LEAVE HIS INDELIBLE MARKS WHEREVER HE WAS AND TOUCHED MANY LIVES ALONG THE WAY. On behalf of ICOBA-NA
whose Annual General Meetings you NEVER MISSED, and the Bosu family I extend our deepest sympathy and sincere condolence to Mrs.(Dr.) Janet Abimbola Awe and her children. May the Almighty God, in HIS infinite mercies bless you all with the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. Amen.
So my dear friend and colleague it is NOT goodbye, but so long until we meet to never part again.
Until then may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
S. K. Bosu, OI-1955-59/61
[October 16, 2014]

Dr Awe,I cannot get over the shock. You will be greatly missed by myself and my entire family. May your lovely soul rest in peace.

Rest well Uncle, you will me missed greatly. You're impact on my life and many others will forever serve as a reminder to how great a man you were. A man of principle, generosity and kindness.Thank you for everything. Adieu.

As Senior Awe stint in our great alma mater, IC preceded mine by a couple of decades; I first got to meet my Egbon in 2009 at the burial service of Senior Odugbemi’s Dad in Kent. However whilst this was the first time when I first got to know him, one of my cousins who also attended IC had before the event in Kent told me about our shared Ijẹbu-Rẹmọ heritage with Dr Awe which didn’t spare him from being drilled by Senior Awe’s who was his senior and later as his teacher when Senior Awe returned briefly to teach the Sciences at IC after his 1st degree before he then returned to study medicine and became a distinguished medical practitioner in Nigeria and in the UK.

Afterwards I got to know Senior Awe as our distinguished Chair of ICOBA and as my Egbon who despite the pressures of work and his often busy stewardship of ICOBA affairs (including am told on good authority having to bail ICOBA out on numerous occasions) still found time to really care about the welfare of all Old Igbobians irrespective of sets. When my Dad passed away in 2010, my big Bros did offer me kind and warm words of encouragement when he spoke to me on the phone. Also during my Dad’s burial in Essex, he successfully marshalled a battalion of Old Igbobians (including many who I didn’t meet when I was in IC) to attend during the week (on working days), first the service of songs on a somewhat chilly Essex autumn night and then the church burial service on a rather bright sunny day. Not knowing that I wouldn’t physically see Egbon again, I still vividly recall him scolding me mildly and telling me that I should always keep in touch when I last saw him at The ICOBA Fundraising Dinner Dance held at Hilton Croydon on 16 November 2013.

During our last retreat in 15 – 17 August this year in Bucks, as it was quite not the same without the presence of Senior Awe and his absence was very conspicuous. I did ask why he about his absence. I was told by 1 or 2 of my seniors who gave no indication of Dr Awe’s health, that he was indisposed. So when I received the email announcing his transition, I was shocked and very sad. It’s very easy to say nice and superfluous things when saying and writing tributes about persons when they die but in reading the tributes of those who got to know Dr Awe one is touched by the warmth of these tributes. St Paul’s often cited epitaph is most apt for Egbon, a proud son of Ijẹbu-Rẹmo, distinguished MD, a noble Nigerian and above all a humble individual who fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith. I would cherish my friendship with my Egbon, for his warmest and brotherly love for all classmates and juniors and through him serving as a vehicle through which I got to meet many other distinguished seniors who though my path didn’t cross with theirs in IC, very much treat me dearly as a brother in my relationship with them.

It is indeed with a heavy heart knowing his death is irreplaceable that we are comforted that he has transited to glory to the blossom of the father thus I pray that the grace, peace, and blessings of God our father thorough Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour abide with Dr Abimbola, Dr Adedamola, Eniola and Ayobami and the entire Awe family as they mourn Egbon, now and always, Amen.

I am still speechless! This can only be a bad dream! There was no hint that mankind will loose such a humble, selfless, reliable and great person. He was such a great brother and friend. Olumide will forever live in our hearts. Sun re!!!!!!

Reminiscences of My Friend, Dr. Olumide Awe

For more than 45 years we were first of all class mates at Igbobi College, old boys of the same school but most importantly, friends. For all of those years, it was my privilege to know a most magnanimous gentleman and one with whom I shared some wonderful moments. My thoughts of Olumide always revolved around his devotion to his wife, Bola, children Adedamola, Eniola and Ayobami, his commitment to friends and his alma mater, Igbobi College. A number of times I shared in his joy as I congratulated him on the honours bestowed on him, and the good fortune of a wonderful family that always surrounded him. As he was with his nuclear family, so he was with friends, and often I would ask him where he got all that energy.

My thoughts go back to our days in Igbobi College, when as little boys initially, then teenagers, we all struggled to find a foothold in life. Olumide was ever so confident, always smiling, dominant in school activities, very neat and excelled academically. I missed the High School (HSC Class) days because I went over to Kings College, but I heard a lot about the leadership qualities that propelled him almost to the No. 1 spot among the great school’s prefects. After our school days in Nigeria, we went separate ways, he to Canada and I to the UK. It was in the early eighties that we came together again to rekindle the flame of friendship, and a couple of times he visited me in Port-Harcourt where at the time I was working for Shell.

Later in the mid-eighties, I remember Olumide always challenging me for not attending ICOBA 67-71/73 monthly general meetings, and to assuage him I offered to host the ‘boys’ at a meeting in Satellite Town soon after I got married in 1986. Igbobi College and our set was always uppermost on his mind. We all thought we would miss him when in the mid-nineties he relocated to the UK to be with his family, but what surprise as he would plan his journeys to Nigeria to coincide with the first Sunday of the month to attend ICOBA 67-71/73 set meetings, and when not in Nigeria, he would call in to, as best as he could, participate in same meetings. His hospitality in the UK was legendary, with yours truly being a major beneficiary. For my visits to the UK, I became regular at the Holiday Inn at Elstree and Borehamwood. As soon as I checked in, Olumide would arrive with his Jaguar, and depending on what time of the day, we would have breakfast, lunch or dinner together. Of course, he would always arrange an evening out with our other classmates in the UK. A couple of times we would take long drives into the UK country side to places like Cambridge and Birmingham to attend wedding ceremonies and other events. During such journeys, we would share a lot of reminiscences about our school days and also discuss our children, and how they were coming along.

The last two years have been difficult, but thankfully Olumide was able to be at Adedamola’s wedding, and in his usual manner, ensured all his guests, especially those of us from outside the UK were well looked after. When he visited me soon afterwards in Lagos, I discussed his health but with a lot of optimism, he assured me that he had just one procedure to go through and he would be back in good health. Indeed, later on he confirmed to me that he was feeling much better, and then he undertook a trip to the US to attend the annual ICOBANA outing. I saw the photographs and was happy that he could travel. Alas, that was to be his last visit to the US.

It was with shock that I received the sad news on Sunday September 21 2014 that he had answered the call. It was with great difficulty, pain and immense sadness that as Chairman of the ICOBA 67-71/73 set, I had to announce his departure to the great beyond.
My friend was a devoted husband and father, Chairman of ICOBA 67-71/73 in 1996, Chairman of ICOBA UK, later Europe from 2009 to 2013, recipient of the ICOBA 67-71/73 Merit Award in 1996, the ICOBA UK/Europe Merit Award in 2011 and the ICOBA Central Body Merit Award in 2012. He set the bar very high.

In ‘As You Like It’ it was William Shakespeare who wrote: All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their entrances and their exits; and one man in his time plays many parts …
Adieu, my friend. You will be sorely missed.

Olugbolahan Sobande
October 10 2014

Dear Awe
It has been great privilege to know you. I will miss the wealth of life & medical experiences and words of wisdom you share any time we meet. The 'Sisi Kekere' miss you greatly. Surely you are in a better place.

I was extremely sad to hear of the passing on of Dr. Olumide Awe. Although I did not know him very well, as the immediate past president of Igbobi College Old students association I had on occasions met him at events that concerned alumni’s in the UK. My impression of him was of someone who took his office seriously and did everything he could to further the cause of putting “something back” into his old school and certainly encouraged others to equally do so.

Whenever I met Dr. Awe socially he was always amiable and friendly. On behalf of Baptist Academy Old Boys Association I pray that the peace of our good Lord remains with his family at this most difficult time and that that he blesses and ordains the footsteps of those that he has left behind.

Dele Dada
UK President
Baptist Academy Old Boys Association.

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Please accept my condolences on behalf of the FGC Sokoto Alumni UK branch.
May his soul rest in peace, and may the good Lord comfort his family friends and colleagues.

Warm regards,

Michael Nkpang.
Vice President.
FGC Sokoto Alumni UK
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Please accept my sincere condolence on behalf of ACAOSA UK. I pray for Dr Awe’s family and ICOBA colleagues trusting God will heal the obvious pain. There’s nothing inevitable about the death of a loved one but God will strengthen his wife and children.
Regards
Charles Obazuaye
ACAOSA UK President.
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May his soul rest in peace and may the good Lord afford his family the fortitude to bear this sad loss.
I on behalf of Agsoba express our commiserations with ICOBA
Dr Lekan Bello
President
Agsoba

Our Dr Awe , the news of your passing is still unbeleivable. We still expect that my dad would say dr Awe is coming this weekend ...... We even named a room in our house after you, "Dr Awe's room" . Who would ask me :" Yewande , no extra burnt cake crust for me " ?. You will be fondly remembered and dearly missed .

The Akiwowo Family hereby express our heartfelt sympathy to the Awe family. Olumide is resting peacefully in The Lord.
Greatly missed but fondly remember.
Kayode Akiwowo

It was with intense pain and disbelief that I learnt of the passing of my dear friend and brother Olumide. Our friendship started way back from our days at Igbobi college Lagos throughout our training at the University of Ibadan. I still vividly remembered, Olumide had the best hand writing I have ever seen. We all wore rough khaki shorts and shirts, but Olumide's Khaki was different,a little bit silky white, well ironed and tailored for comfort. He was always impeccably dressed and commanded an air of great presence and importance yet with great humility he served selflessly the students of the great school he loved, Igbobi college. His service still continued several decades after our graduation. Olumide became the galvanizing force in the creation and sustenance of our class forum which will forever bear his signature as a conduit for interaction between our classmates.

We will greatly miss him especially his humanity and the special gift of getting people together, his laughter and quick witty sense of humor.

My two younger daughters (the "Ladylets" as Awe often addresses them) were touched by the gift of English chocolate he brought to them during our last ICOBA meeting in Vegas. They were speechless hearing the news of his passing.  We will greatly miss him but the good memories he left behind will always forever linger on.

Rest in perfect peace my dear brother!

It is well with our soul....... we are grateful to God for your selfless service to humanity, thank God for you, you are a [Trail Blazer]. Sadly missed along life's way,quietly remembered every day...you are no longer in our life to share, but in our hearts, you're always there. The thought of your sudden departure left us grieving: we will however celebrate your life and continue to remember you for who you are. We know you are not perfect but you touched a lot of lives. Your kindness and gentility will be etched in our memory. May God give the FAMILY YOU LEFT BEHIND THE FORTITUDE TO BEAR. May the blessings of love be upon you, May its peace abide with you.May your Soul Rest in Perfect Peace, Dr. Olumide O. Awe.
Adieu... Adieu...Adieu.. we will grieve not, rather find
Strength in your legacy."

The scion of Michael Ayodele Awe family, an illustrious son of an industrious father, loving husband of Janet Abimbola, proud father of Adedamola, Eniola and Ayobami. A noble Nigerian, my brother and my friend, Good Night.
E se o e Oluku mi, Omo Alare, Iwon lan we, aje ni n we ni, sun re o!!! Odi arina ko, o di oju ala,
Sun re ooo!!!

OLADIPO ABIOSE AINA

Dr. Olumide O Awe- My Distinguished Dokita!!!
You were so brotherly to me, counseling at any opportunity.... You will remain an inspiration to those of us that respect quality, style and behavioral standards. Your departure evoked multitude of emotions, challenging my mind to recall your stammering voice with accompanying flawless logic, and to recall a number of occasion when you demonstrated generosity and self-sacrifice. I remember the times that you visited Lagos and distributed complimentary card holders and wallets to us all at the end of the ICOBA 67-73 meeting. It was unprecedented. You repeated this gesture a few more times. I also remember days in 2010 when you initiated via emails exchange of banters which eventually evolved into ICOBA 67-73 Set Yahoogroup forum. These are just a few of your legacies. Shame! Death is irreversible. You could do much more... Adieu my friend.

On behalf of members of "Igbobi College 67-73 Set" and those of us who shared dormitory at the old Townsend House, Olumide Awe will always be remembered for his rugged persistence, and ceaseless desire for life. The spirit of the collective experience in Townsend House is only for the strong willed and Olumide Awe showed in his battle that he belongs here in the company of classmates, friends and loved ones, but Almighty God knows best. Therefore, in this difficult time of loss, may it be known that we love Olumide Awe still but Almighty God loves him more. We pray that Almighty God will reserve a peaceful abode for Olumide Awe among His angels of grace, and He will comfort Olumide Awe's wife and his children during this most difficult time of loss and continue to breathe providence upon them. Olumide Awe, your name has been called in this tribute over and over in the same vein that we cheered for the "IC Rockets" in our school days. We pray that your soul will live on in eternity. Omnes Unum In Domino: UP IC forever!

Dear “Dr.”, your passing has indeed left a vacuum. The kind of person you truly were can be deduced from all that is bieng said about you, with the word “gentleman” being repeated several times indicating how much of a true gentleman you were. The value that you added to the lives of all that you associated with would forever be appreciated. I particularly admired your sense of responsibility and the degree of diligence that you demonstrated in dealing with ICOBA matters. May your soul continue to Rest In Peace, Amen.

Segun Ifaturoti

Dear Olumide, you will never be forgotten.

He's seen in the smiles the whole world is sharing,
He's found where there's friendship and loving and caring.
He's felt in warm handshakes when people are meeting
He's heard in the cheer of a friendly greeting.
His spirit's behind all the love we receive
He's everywhere, always to those who believe.
Treasure him Lord in your garden of rest
Because when on earth he was one of the best.

Mary & Ray O'Brien

I received †нε sad news of your sudden and untimely passing unto glory with deep grief. †нε last time I saw you was 2008 in sagamu. Never knew it was going †o be †нε last. Your immense generosity †o my family we continue †o speak of you in centuries †o come.

Rest in Peace, uncle

My Darling Uncle Olumide,
I feel so Sad to hear your sudden death! Thanks for rescuing me when I swallowed my Dad's medications when I was a child. You indeed lived a Life of Fulfilment because you are a Blessing to Humanity which was the reason why God blessed you!
In Everything, we will give thanks!!!
SLEEP ON UNCLE...... TILL WE MEET TO DEPART NO MORE!!!!!!!!!

Egbon,
You were such a warm, kind hearted, true gentleman. Always encouraging and inspiring others. A great father and husband. You will be sorely missed. Rest in perfect peace.

Now I know why. Why some are so much in a hurry to do good, render selfless service to family, associates and environment. It is because they know they would not be around for such a long time. It is because they know it is not how long but how well. I can't help having misty eyes as I write this. My sympathy to my friend Wole and his brother Bimbo and all those you left behind. God bless you.

You have left an endearing impression on me in the very brief encounter we had as Chairman ICOBA EUROPE. I will treasure this memory with gratitude to God for your accomplished life.
I will continue to hold your family in my prayers. May the good Lord continue to comfort your loved ones. Amen.
Babs Kuti.

Senior Awe, you have been and will always will be a role model and inspiration to me. I remember back in IC as HC, your starched and pressed khaki uniform, always neat, an upright leader, always having a word of encouragement, a kind-hearted, down-to-earth gentleman. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace in the bosom of your maker. Amen.

A TRULY NOBLE NIGERIAN GOES HOME
"DOKITA" MY FRIEND, MY BROTHER,
I consider myself lucky to have had a longtime friend like you. You were a very selfless person who gave of his time, energy, and even money to others without prompting. Even in death, you are truly valued and savoured.
It's incredible to realise that the breakfast with Dipo and yourself on July 26, 2014 would be the last we'd ever have together. God knows best though.
Olumide, you will be sorely missed by us all. You have gone home to rest on the bosom of the Lord.
ADIEU my friend.

He was so kind, a great giver, compassionate, great lister, selfless, always ready to help. Forever in my heart! Rest in peace my uncle Olumide

How do you summarize 47 years of friendship and sharing life's important events. Olumide always kept in touch with me and later when I married, Anita. He was always there when you needed him. We last saw him in late July in his home and have good memories to add to years of shared stories. Olumide was a devoted family man and we are comforted in the knowledge that he is at peace.
Love always Russ and Anita.

Rest in Peace G Awe. Your death is painful to us. The nucleus will miss you indeed. You made the best of everything you touched. You made a lot of impact during your stay. May the creator grant you rest in his bossom.

Senior Awe", the word "Gentleman" was coined to describe you.

You are the older brother I always wanted; the mentor I always needed; the example I should have followed, and the friend who never left my side.

Egbon, I cannot describe you in the past tense. This is why it cannot be Goodbye. It is only Goodnight.

I will see you again in the everlasting Dawn that is our Lord and Saviour; Christ Jesus.

UP IC! "Omnes Unum In Domino".

Your Aburo Always, and fellow Old Igbobian - Jon

I keep saying to myself 'How is this possible?' It's hard to believe that Snr. Awe is really gone. I knew him as House captain Townsend House back in Igbobi College (4 or 5 years ahead of me I think) and we met up in London as part of ICOBA (Igbobi College Old Boys Association) I served with him during his two terms as ICOBA Chairman. He was truly a man of great purpose and integrity. Snr. Awe was much loved and respected by all. He was a good man gone too soon. We love you my dear friend and senior but Jesus loves you much more. Rest in perfect peace in the bosom of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Dear Bros,
What a rude shock to me! I just cannot believe you have gone! Little did I know that we had only a short time with you when you came to felicitate with me last year. Then at your son's wedding, you ensured all guests were taken care of. You made sure I was very comfortable where I stayed. You even thanked me for coming which made me feel awkward as I was fulfilling my duties as your in-law. i just cannot but think that perhaps you were saying your 'goodbyes'. 

May your soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

Dear Bro,

I had the priviledge and pleasure of meeting you as the Chairman of the Igbobi Alumni and also hung out with your family, Jonathan and other Igbobi Alumni friends during your annual executives retreat you hosted and to which i was invited as the President then of the CMS Old Grammarians UK Alumni. I visited over that weekend a few years ago with my wife - Bisi who spoke so well on how you received us in your home and will be shocked as i am when i picked up the Igbobi college email early this afternoon.

I knew so much about you through my brother Jonathan Robson who regards you so highly on all fronts as a Leader amongst men, a mentor. Your love, consideration, generousity for your fellow men and also passion for Igbobi college alumni was without doubt throughout your term in office. I was quite impressed with the attention and love shown to me and my wife during the socials at your house having only just met us for the first time at the meeting a few hours earlier. You made sure that we were comfortable throughout the duration of our stay. I also learnt alot about how you stacked up the firewood in the diffrent sheds in your back garden to last all year round and then treated us to the warmth of your fire place.

Rest in Peace dear brother. This world has lost a great man. I cannot believe that this has happened. Bisi and i sincerely pray that God will comfort and keep your family at this time and always

Ever smiling Uncle, the news of your death came as a rude shock. I remember seeing you at your sons wedding in Manchester so full of life. We can not question God. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace

Dear long life friend,

All the way from Mayflower Junior School to Igbobi College to the UK we have been part of each others lives. A great void has now been created with your passing. May the Angels keep you as your spirit lives on. May God continue to protect those that you have left behind.

Olumide, all the way from Townsend House you have always been a very caring and dependable friend and brother. Going out of your way to to be of service to all who came in contact with you. A great leader and an intelligent human being. May your beautiful soul find solace in the bottom of the Almighty.

Rest in Peace - Wonderful gentleman. I first met you when you came back to your beloved school as a corper so many years back and again when you became chairman of ICOBA Europe,even though you had a kid brother in our class,you treated all of us back then like your kid brother and as ICOBA UK chairman you related very well to all.I am privileged to have known you both in Nigeria and UK.

Egbon Rest in peace

Another noble Nigerian has departed this mortal world and Ijẹbu-Rẹmọ has lost a most worthy son. You and your family have been a constant presence at ICOBA Europe events that when I didn’t see you at our reunion last month, I naturally asked about you, fully expecting to see you again at a future event. You led ICOBA Europe with consummate skill, supreme dedication and self-sacrifice. I thank God that your legacy lives on.
 
You will be sorely missed, my dear senior. My condolences to your wife and children, who were also instrumental in your devotion to ICOBA. May your soul rest with the Lord in eternal peace, Amen.

Olumide Oluwagbolahan where do l start, when l know l will not finish. Numbers were very important to you, thanks for leaving me with a perfect number 21. l am only human, just a being made by God, polished by you, you made me believe in what l could be and all that l am, you showed me the stairway that l had to climb when l layed crippled on the floor, you succeeded in teaching me to "Take One Day At A Time" thanks a lot Olumide, for to me you are at peace as always, we will meet again, for l strongly believe that you went ahead to prepare a place for those left behind.
"Olumide Omo Awe Nuwon, Omo Awe Niwon, Aje Ni Weni, Omo Iwon Lawe, Aje Ni Weni, SUN RE! SUN RE! Omo Ayodele Olowoori Oyinlola Baba Ayobami, Eniola, Adedamola, SUN RE. SUNRE. SUNRE.
ADIEU my confidant, my best friend, Sleep on in the bossom of uour creator. Remember with love those you left behind , l will not mourn but forever "will celebrate" Olumide Oluwagbolahan.

Dear Senior,
It was not just unexpected, the news came as a shock.Senior Awe was exemplary both in conduct and attitude. We met a couple of times when he was ICOBA president and i was struck by his maturity and commitment in moving ICOBA forward. He will be sorely missed. Adieu and RIP in the Lord.

My G. Lived in the United Kingdom and was one of the old Gs we were opprtuned to reunite with as active chromosomes of our great club Grand Order of the Nucleus (UNIBADAN). He took the stress of sitting with the active chromosomes when he visited Nigeria. I was the active G. at the time; and we all learnt a lot such as can never be forgotten. When I visited the UK we would have seen again but he was stuck in Liverpool. 4 years after we both met at the 50th anniversary of GON. That was unknowingly the last time I would see him. He was gentle, loving, corrected our mistakes patiently, a father and friend. Sleep on my G. Sir. Long live your memories. Long live the Grand Order.

Olumide,
You embodied the very spirit of Nucleus. We will miss you greatly but hold on to the belief that we shall meet again before our Lord to part no more. May your long rest be sweet.

My G. I feel privilege to have sat with you at Senator Ogunlewe's house for the Grand Order of the Nucleus Anniversary. I remember your contributions and the sacrifice you made to ensure the anniversary was a success. Me and my fellow nucleites both old and new would definitely miss you.

Rest in peace our Egbon, Leader and mentor.

Olumide: a man of great enthusiasm and courage. You left the world a better place!

Olumide, my brother from another mother, my friend and my G. Would I ever get through this, for it still feels like a bad dream. You gave me so many priveledgies , you selected me as G of the Nuclues to step into your shoes. That was not enough, out of your many brothers and friends made me the bestman at your wedding. You were always true to me and a mentor to most. I was looking forward to your 60th and not your funeral. My condolences to Bola and the children. The Lord would strengthen you to bear the loss. Rest in perfect peace my friend, my brother, my G, till we meet to part no more. Amen

My G! My mentor!

Words can never express my sense of loss as well as that of my family. From the early 90's when I got to know you, thanks to Nucleus, till early this year, you have always displayed an impeccable sense of humility. I vividly remember how, during my regime as the G and when you were visiting Ibadan, you would stop by either at my house on Awba Dam road or at ABH just to check how I was doing.

I am grateful for the opportunity to Facetime with you over the past couple of years but I am more grateful you convinced me to attend the 50th anniversary in 2012 in Nigeria not knowing that was to be the last time I would see you. Thank you for leaving a legacy for us to emulate. I promise I will never let the torch die!

Rest in peace, Uncle Olumide!!!!!

Egbon, rest in prefect peace in the bosom of our Lord. You will be greatly missed.

Dear Olumide,
You will be missed and fondly remembered by so many people whose lives you touched with kindness and compassion. I am so honoured to have been your friend and pen pal since 1967.  All the memories of our times together in Montreal, your first experience with a Canadian winter and the joyful times we have spent together with our families come flooding back to me. My mother "Aunty Irene" so loved you and your family and I am sure that she and our dear son Kyle were there to meet you as you arrived in Heaven. Until we meet again dear friend!