A Mission Minded Man
The news of your demise came to us as a rude shock - our dear brother and fellow soldier in the army of the Lord. But we are comforted and so thankful to God for the impactive time you spent in sweet fellowship, because we have hope of meeting again.
You were a strong pillar in the Men's Missionary Union of Christ's Love Baptist Association. For us, you had fought a good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. Though we mourn,we do not do so as men without hope in every way possible due to your immense contributions and investments in the kingdom work.
Your mark remains indelible and your foot notes remain crystal,as we bid you bye!
We love you, God loves you more.
Adieu Prince Dr Williams Akinola Akanji.

- MMU, Christ's Love Baptist Association.

MAN OF GREAT DEPTH!

In the short time I met Baba Akanji, it became clear life is beyond here and all we can accomplish. He showed compassion and love to all holding nothing back. It was evident he was pouring himself out for the betterment of others, your selfless life has impacted many. Your humility and willingness to groom the young is so comforting. My professor as you fondly call me is such of your endearing words lifting many from thier coldness. You understood fellowship to the core and I enjoyed that.

You will be greatly missed by me and my family

Afolarin and Tinuola BOLAJI

Tribute to a Philanthropist, Great soldier of Christ: Dr Prince Williams Akinola Akanji.
Philippian 1:21 says " For to me to live is Christ,and to die is gain. This is a perfect Bible verse to describe Baba Akanji, his life was well spent in Christ exemplifying all that Jesus commanded ranging from love, Joy, giving, peace making and other fruits of the spirit.The one year spent in the Church was like a thousand year. Without doubt, heaven rejoices at your home coming.

Dr. Akanji, extended the hand of friendship to me and my family since he joined the church.
He so much believed in me , you gave me several appellations like " MY SENATOR, THE GREAT ACCOUNTANT and many more.
Dr Akinola Akanji, your humility, simplicity, word of encouragement, quotes from the Bible, educative stories will be greatly missed.
You came, you fought and you won the greatest price. Your SALVATION is our greatest joy.
Rest on till we meet again at the feet of Christ our Saviour.

DN AND MRS OKETOLA J.K
THE TRIUMPHANT BAPTIST CHURCH.

I have started this so many times but the words were never enough. I still picture you in the room telling us stories during your visit last summer. You were my first picture of a prayer warrior, a lover of God, a giver, and an incurable optimist. Your thirst for knowledge is a culture I am trying to pass on to my daughters, you were always studying and learning.

Yours was not an easy life, from leaving home as a teenager to fend for yourself, to carrying everyone on your shoulders even on your sick bed. You were not a perfect man but I am in awe of how you remained sane and optimistic in the face of the many challenges.
You brought joy to so many, gave hope to so many and participated with God to restore health to many.
Thank you for giving us the gift of a good education and faith in God, those are priceless.

My greatest joy is that you died in Christ, I'll hold on to the many wisdom nuggets you shared, even now as I type I remember your jokes and I smile. Parts of you live on in us, I see you in me, in my siblings and also in your grand-daughters.

I love you dad, rest on in the bosom of the one who loved you enough to die for you. Goodnight and see you on that bright resurrection morning.

"o death, where is thy sting ? O grave, where is thy victory ? The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our lord Jesus Christ " ( 1 Corinthians 15:55-57).
It is rather unfortunate that you left us when your service is mostly needed. Your sudden departure to glory came to us as a rude shock , very unfortunate and catastrophic.
DR AKANJI, a great son of IWO, in Osun state and Nigeria took every issue with equanimity. Without any equivocation, he was brilliant, eloquent, intelligent, diligent, cheerful giver, generous, peace maker and most patriotic leader.
As we fervently pray for the respose of his soul,we not only take solace in the fact that he is at peace and far away from the storms and strife of this world but as Nelson Mandela put it "death is invitable. When a man had done what he considers to be his duty to his people and country, he can rest in peace.
Sleep on beloved,till we meet to part no more . ADIEU
Dn and Mrs olatoye Oyebade

Baba Akanji, you were a spiritual butterfly who pollinated almost every member of the triumphant Baptist Church with so many flavors within the short time you joined us. It was like God just used you to bless us as a church. You were a devoted man of God, a peacemaker par excellence. Daddy, you have fought a good fight of faith you have dropped your sword at the feet of Jesus Christ your maker. Good night sir, God's general. Till we meet to part no more.
Deacon and Mrs. Maranroola Olakunle Olubunmi.

Egbon, it's very difficult to believe that you are no more here with us. I can never forget the impact you made in my health as a sickle cell patient. God used you to stabilize my health. You were so generous and kind. You shall find rest in your maker's hand. Sleep in peace egbon to dara

Dear Prince Dr. Williams Akanji,
Your passing on was a great shock to us. The time we spent together in knowing, appreciating and respecting each other was damn too short - less than two years. I wish we had continued our close interactions together for much longer period. I felt within me that we had known each other as special friends and colleagues for several decades.
You lived an exemplary, humble and modest Christian life. Together we embraced that guiding principle in 1 Timothy 6:6 which says "Godliness with contentment is a great gain". You were consistent and punctual in attending various church programs at The Triumphant Baptist Church (TTBC) Owode, Apata, Ibadan. Among others, we had two prominent strands that were binding us together. Apart from the fact that we share the same birth month (October), we also attended the famous Baptist High School, Iwo (Adeeke Heights). We thank God for enabling us to cross each other's path at TTBC, Owode, Apata, Ibadan. You were a lover of peace and an adroit peace maker. You displayed empathy, sympathy and compassion especially to the less privilege and vulnerable in our Church and Community. Your generosity and philanthropic activities among Church members and our Community are unparalleled. You were an outstanding problem solver. Not many will know you as a diligent, focussed and award winning high school student who later became a very successful medical practitioner.
You lived a simple and exemplary Christian life. You were a family man to the core. With the cooperation and unflinching support of your amiable and devoted wife you raised godly children who are independent and very successful in their various professions.
You strove to put into practice instructions from the Word of God without delay as prompted by the Holy Spirit.
You were very hopeful and confident about the future. You were well prepared for the for-ever life after this world. It is very hard to forget your last thanksgiving testimony at TTBC. My wife and I are now missing your physical presence. Your smiling face is permanently printed in our minds. Rest on dear friend and Christian brother until we meet again. Good night.
Olufemi and Maria OLALEYE

BOARD OF HERITAGE COMPREHENSIVE HOSPITAL STAFFS

Our boss was a person of extraordinary integrity, wisdom, and compassion. From the moment we worked with him,he extended to us a kindness and support that went far beyond the call of duty, fostering an environment where growth was encouraged, excellence was pursued, and each individual's worth was recognized and celebrated.his leadership was not about command or control but about inspiring us to discover our own potential, to strive for greatness not out of obligation but out of a shared vision for what we could achieve together.
Under his guidance, we learned invaluable lessons that have shaped not only our professional path but our personal development. He taught us that true leadership is rooted in empathy, that success is measured not by personal accolades but by the positive impact we have on others, and that integrity is the cornerstone of lasting respect and trust. Our boss approached every challenge with a calm and steady hand, every success with humility, and every setback with a resilience that encouraged us all to keep moving forward.
He took us as his family not like workers, Good night boss like no others,we pray that
The lord will be with the family you left behind in Jesus mighty Name ,

Good night Daddy Akanji, a cheerful giver, a faithful hero, knowing you is a blessing to us, but death snached you from us. Dr. Rest on

Daddy, it took me two weeks to do this because it was just done on me that you have truly gone and it is too soon for me. You took me as your adopted son the very first day you saw me in church and you are indeed my adopted daddy.
I thought you will sail through those times you were on bed because 'you don't look like what you were going through', but Jesus desire that you come home.
Daddy, you came, you fought and you conquered, there is no doubt in my mind that you are at the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Daddy, you lived a good life, your dedication to God and to His things were top notch and your commitment to humanity was superb. You lived an impactful life and in all discussions with you there is always a solution and something to gain.

Before I met you, I have learned punctuality but you changed my perspection about it practically, and you have showed to me that I have to profess something big in my illustration because confession is possession. Your giving is unspeakable because your left hand will not know what your right hand is giving and you give without looking back. Even on your sick bed, till your last day you still seek to give.

I will miss you so much daddy but I believe that your departure from this sinful world is for us to meet again... Sleep well daddy till we meet again and part no more. Adieu!


From your adopted son from The Triumphant Baptist Church, Komolafe Oluwasegun S.

**Death is a garment that nobody chooses to buy but destiny bestows on people not because it is evil but as a strong weapon used by nature in fulfilling the curse the All-Doing-God placed upon men in the Garden of Eden.
Dr Prince Akinola Williams Akanji will forever be remembered for the clusters of memories he registered while living both at the church level and at the association level, especially among MMU of Christ's Love Baptist Association.
Till the resurrection of the saints, sleep on beloved in the bosom of your Lord.
  From MMU of TTBC


 *** Without mincing words, the departure of Dr Prince Akinola William Akanji had left the community of faith with a vacuum that can't be filled by just anybody. He left when we were enjoying his wealth of knowledge and experience. He will forever be remembered for living an impactful life. Though; our love for you is unquantifiable, the Lord loves you more.
  Sleep on beloved!
  From the Sunday School Department.


****Whoa! Dr Prince Akinola William Akanji, a rare gem, an epitome of love and generosity took a glorious exit to the eternal home from this shameful and sinful world. Though; you are gone, your cognitive, affective and evergreen memories will always jingle our hearing.
  Till the resurrection of the saints, adieu.
  From Omolana's Family

Tribute to Prince (Dr) Williams Akinola Akanji from the October Birthday Celebrants

Prince Dr. Williams Akinola Akanji:

"You came, you saw, you achieved and you conquered ". Your time with us was so brief but memorable and cannot be easily forgotten. We know you to be a man of great wisdom and extensive knowledge of God's words. You have a very deep understanding of the things of God. Not only did you have deep understanding of God's words, you strove to obey them without hesitation. You stood by the truth at all times. You demonstrated great faith and hope in God. Without a doubt, you were a very generous philanthropist. You gave sacrificially.

As a group, October Birthday Celebrants of The Triumphant Baptist Church, Owode, Apata, Ibadan, (TTBC) will never forget the role you played in ensuring that we won the first position among other birthday celebrants in the 2023 General Birthday Celebration. Your presence among us made the difference since this was the first time you joined us in this worthy project. We cherish and appreciate your constant words of encouragement. We know that you were well endowed with the Spirit of giving and outstanding humility. We will never forget our joyous celebration and thanksgiving after we got the first position among all the 12 contestants for the highest contributors during the 2023 Birthday Celebration at TTBC. All October Birthday members at home and abroad were abreast of this memorable achievement via WhatsApp facility on that day. We were looking forward for more celebrations such as this in the future. We never imagined that you will leave us so soon. "Man proposes but God disposes". We thank God for your exemplary life.  For the short period you were with us, we praise God for enabling you to Impact our lives positively. You were compassionate and sympathetic. You practiced empathy. You were very generous in supporting God's work and improving the plight of the needy and less-privileged among us.

We glorify God Almighty for the privilege of crossing our paths. Daddy, though we love you and wanted you to stay with us for a much longer period, but God Almighty preferred for you to be in your resting place with Him. We thank God that you knew Him and you served Him faithfully. We are sure that you are resting in His bosom. We pray that those of us left behind will hold on faithfully to God and be ready when the trumpet will sound for us.

The Lord God Almighty will uphold Mummy, your children, Grandchildren, family members and the Church of God.

Sleep on Daddy till the resurrection morning when we will meet and never part again. We love you but God loves you most.

Adieu! Faithful and Beloved of God - Prince (Dr) Williams Akinola Akanji.

       Dns Maria O . Olaleye
For: October Month Group of TTBC, Ibadan.

Dr Williams Akinola Akanji was a rare gem. The little time he spent among us before the change of address was so impactful. Your giving for the work of God, advice, generosity and love for me and my family cannot be easily forgotten. Your exemplary life of humility is a big lesson to this generation. Infact, you were a man of faith and lover of progress. May the Lord continue to uphold your family and all that you left behind. Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Daddy, your life touched so many lives.
You were a man of faith, lover of God, brethren and all around you.
Your humility is second to none and you were a generous giver to a fault; just like Dorcas of bible day.
You really lived an impactful life, you shall be greatly missed. Heaven has really gained a rear gem.
Indeed you came, you saw and you conquered....
Adieu Dr Williams Akinola Akanji till resurrection day where we shall meet to part no more.

Dad
Of a truth, I blessed God daily that for a reason best known to God himself, my path crossed yours.
I couldn’t explain why the love was so much. You assumed the role of my biological father in a strange land, always there to counsel, to reprimand, to bless me and to listen to me.
You believed so much in my gift and you can’t hide it.
You were there in my dark days, you have never said No to me…. I wonder why.

You redefine selflessness, empathy, Godlineess, hardwork and love in its truest sense.

I judge the God you served all your life faithful enough to grant you eternal rest in his bosom enjoying the ministry of the angels.

I will miss you Dad.
Your Son, Pastor Sam

You joined the Triumphant Baptist Church Owode Estate precisely on Easter Sunday of year 2023. The one year sojourn in the church was so impactful! It was like you've been with us for years! You touched so many lives in the spate of a year! Your mien, your charisma, your humility, your ebullient nature is second to none!
You were a lover of peace. In the midst of the storm that could have swallowed the church, where the eyes of both old and young could not see and sense the wiles of the enemy of the church -the devil, you were the rallying ADVOCATE AND PILLAR of peace and harmony! In a year,I mean within the space of 12 months your impact in the church was just too awesome! The Triumphant family cannot forget you! Your life was that of dedication and service to Your Master Jesus. Your life is worthy of emulation.
Rest well beloved, the ATUNLUSHE of The Triumphant Baptist Church till we meet to part no more.

Dear Grandpa
Even though I did not get to meet you, I know I am in your heart and you are in mine.
Mummy said I smile like you. Thank you for giving me the special name WURAOLA.
Thank you for the gifts and prayers.
I love you grandpa.
Carlyn Ayewoh (Grand-Daughter)

Dear Grand-Dad
You were a very good man, very generous and kind.
Thank you for your special gifts and prayers.
Mommy told me a lot about you.
I will miss you
I know that you are in heaven now with Jesus.
I love you.
Carlisle Ayewoh (Grand-Son)

Dear Father in-law!
My first impression of you was that of a King.
You lived like a King
You dressed like a King
You ate like a King
You spoke like a King
You gave generously like a King. I never met someone who is always spending mint notes 24/7
Your mentality was that of a King, i try to emulate
Your daughter speaks highly about you everyday, I aspire to be a good father to my children following in your foot steps.
Rest well king, in the bossom of your KING.
Till we meet again in HIS presence.
Love.
Peter Ayewoh (son in-law)

Dear Dad,

You are irreplaceable.
Thank you for all your Love, Care, Support, Listening ears, Words of wisdom and many more.

Till we meet at Jesus' feet. Rest Easy my Prince.
Adedamola Ayewoh(Daughter)

Dear Grandpa,
I thank God for your life and that you are now living peacefully with Him. I thank you for the times you sat down with me and gave me advice to help me grow as a young lady. Thank you for the stories you shared, for the laughs we had together, and for the sit-down moments. I regret not knowing you better and I wish I could have spent more time with you. See you on the last day.

Plenty love,
Oreoluwa Shobamowo(Granddaughter)

Dear Grandpa,
I am going to miss you so much; the stories you told, the jokes you made, and most of all your company.
You were one of my biggest role models and I am so sad you're gone.

See you in heaven
Anuoluwa Shobamowo(Granddaughter)

You made a lot of impact in little time you spent around,about 1year to be precise,I don't have direct encounter with you but mummy, but the way you MEDIATED and STAYED at the position of MAJEOBAJE is what I will remember for a long time,thankyou for been A GOOD ELDER STATE MAN,Rest on sir,may God keep all you left behind and grant you eternal rest