Profound shock, numbing sadness and gut-wrenching pain were our initial reactions to the passing of this phenomenal gentleman, kind-hearted giant and sincere and loving brother, but we trust God knows best...
Your gentle demeanour, warmth and patience is examplary. Good men never die, you'll live forever and ever in our hearts. Love you dearly bro.
May your soul rest in peace and may your family continue to flourish and meet (and even surpass) your plans for them, by God's grace. Amen
Timi and Kemi Animashaun

Eniola
Words fail me o
Pastor Judith Langley called me in Nigeria to inform me today about your passing
it so unbelievable o
I moved back to Nigeria in 2013 and you assisted me once
I also remember our good times at Union bank UK plc with all the crew (Judith, Jenny, chernette, shola, anna, David yomi Janet James koleade etc )
fun days and times
you left us in the bank and moved to state street docklands
I remember clearly your blue suit and how u were always looking Sharp
God only knows but we take comfort in the fact that you are home to rest
May God give your family the strength to bear this loss
sleep well my friend

I still cant believe you are gone cuz. The last time I saw you was when we talked at uncle's funeral in Nigeria. If only i knew it would be the last time we would see.
Eniola you will truly be missed . Rest in bossom of the Lord. Till we meet to part no more.

Eniola, my big cousin. I thank God we caught up last year and took our last picture together. If it weren’t for that It would have been so long since we were together. Although you are gone memories still remain of Apapa, Mafoluku, family holidays and when we travelled to Nigeria together and got to know each other better. I miss you and I know your family misses you so much more. May God comfort us all and help us heal till we meet again.

Eniola Adenubi, such an amazing husband, father, brother and friend. I will forever be grateful to you and Temi for taking me into your home during my masters. I never thought people existed that could care for you despite not being family, but you proved me wrong.
I pray that your gentle soul Rest In Peace, and I know God will keep Temi, Toni and Tami safe till you guys meet again.

My dear Eniola. A great man!!! A loving friend, a great husband to my friend and a super dad to your babies! Your favorite daughter and son!!! You were always our gentle giant, never getting upset, always eager to lighten the mood. A true gentleman always!!!! It’s so hard to write this now, as it’s still difficult for me to accept that I won’t see you. The good Lord that gave you to us has taken you for His glory! Till we meet again to part no more, Sun re!

Eniola,
I met you fall of 1998, and had just moved to the UK to study, you had just finished from Cardiff. I was busy trying to understand this information technology thing I had gotten myself into, you were trying to get your first job. Over the course of 1998 and 1999, we developed a friendship which has always surprised me with its warmth and depth of feeling.
While you showed a strong face to the world, you showed great love and care to all around you including me. This ranges from your convincing me that no one should spend Christmas alone and convincing me to come over and spend time with you and Adebola for 1999 Xmas in Colindale to us agreeing to be roommates even though we have opposite personality types.
Somehow we found an apartment we both agreed on and living arrangements which worked and 14 Dennis Gardens, Stanmore, becoming a rallying ground for many late weekends nights of Tekken and FIFA on the PlayStation, raucous laughter, copious amounts of alcohol and wide ranging conversation as young men tend to have. I made lifelong friends from that period, people that I expect to be close to for the rest of my life (Thank You).
Fast forward to my moving away to Canada in 2002, the US in 2010 and yet every time I came to the UK for close to 15 years, you would either come and pick me up from the airport or try to find me wherever I was, no matter how inconvenient (early or late) it was. We would simply pick up our conversations where we left off last time, being friends was just that simple.
Living together for close to two years, I learnt a ton by watching you, how to have a cutting wit but carry no malice, have strength while being warm, your protection and care of your siblings and the rest of your family, friends, a deep pragmatism on practically all topics while being as fun loving as the best of them. These are the qualities of a good man, friend, brother, son, husband, father to emulate. You told me once – “Kunle, you are very brave, what I should have answered is Eni, you are very strong”.
We started keeping in touch more frequently in December and the friendship resumed seamlessly. “Still waters run deep” you would always say, and you lived that way, simply being there when needed. I am grateful to have known you and I am sorry to have missed many years of conversations as we have grown into middle age, life got a little busy.
I will miss the conversations that we will not have but I will treasure the image of you I carry in my head, holding a drink and smiling mischievously at some personal inside joke. You were truly an E ni Ola and E ni Iyi.
Rest Well My Friend
Kunle Fagbamiye

Dearest cousin,
I am so so shocked by your sudden departure.
I still can’t believe it.
Always with a warm smile
Always with a kind heart
Always to be remembered
May your soul rest in perfect eternal peace.

Dearest cousin
I still cannot believe you are now with God the Father. Though I am sad that you are no longer with us , I am happy because I know you are with God and smiling down. My prayer is that the good Lord strengthens your Siblings, Temi and the Kids. For we all truly miss you already. How I wish I spent more time trying to know you and bond with you but such is life. I have now learnt to truly appreciate and love those I love whilst they are living. Thank you for the few moments we shared together. You are truly loved and I am mega proud of all your accomplishments to date WOW... you truly set a standard for the rest of us to follow. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. See you in heaven when the time comes

ADIEU Eni

Love Maria Akande(nee Adesanya)

PS: SEND MY LOVE TO YOUR MUM & DAD, AUNTY FUNSHO AND AUNTY GANI....

Dearest cuz, this happened all too soon. I am still in shock but God knows best and I know you are in a better place.
You were kind...you had a very big heart, thoughtful and always fun to be around. I have so many warm memories of you from Apapa and Mafoluku.
I am happy you touched many lives and I pray God comforts and strengthens Temi, Toni, Tami,your siblings and our entire family.
Sleep on cuz, we love you but God loves you more.

One of the brightest minds at the bank who could instantly figure out things that took everyone else hours of careful analysis. We were lucky to have him and his passing is a great loss. My heart goes out to all Eni's family and friends.

Eni. I remember meeting you in secondary school and the many years we spent together. I remember how we stormed your house on our last day in secondary school and how your loving mum welcomed us in our ink stained shirts. I remember the days we spent on vacation in London before gaining admission to Unilag. I remember the years we lived together throughout our stay in Unilag at Ikoli Close and Ozolua. I remember how you still jokingly called me Idagun. I remember your numerous calls and visits. I remember how you remained the same caring, witty, kind, generous person for over thirty years.
I remember the precious times we spent on the golf course reminiscing about how boys became men and sons became fathers. I remember how you always talked about your love for Temi, Toni and Tami. I remember how we would talk about family, work and life in general. I remember how you always started our conversations after a round of golf about Christ with simple questions on how we could be better Christians. I remember how these conversations will go on till we were the last people left in the clubhouse. Eni, we were meant to be playing as a team at the golf competition on January 12, 2019. I never knew you would not be here. You were my best golf buddy ever.
You had a calm spirit and the wisdom to solve difficult situations. Your maturity was way beyond your age. You had an infectious smile and you personified the virtue called patience. Even on the hospital bed in your very last hours, your face was as peaceful and radiant as ever. Your passing on to glory now reminds me that our time here is short and our focus must be on where we will spend eternity. We love you Eni but Jesus loves you more. Till we meet to part no more, I will always love and remember you my dear friend.

Dearest Cuz…this is a rude shock and nothing prepared us for this at all. We prayed and believed God for the best but I guess God wanted you more in His bosom.
You were one of the best Eni…. a beautiful soul, kind, genuine, mischievous, extremely caring and always wanting to know how everyone was doing. You cared deeply for your family and I am glad I was one of your own.
This is so difficult for us to bear Eni but my consolation is that you are resting with the Lord. I pray for God’s strength and grace for Temi, Toni, Tami and our entire family.
We love you but God loves you more Eni!!!

Hi Eniola. How are you. Trust you are fine. 
Eniola I had no ideayou were in a hurry to meet your beloved parents. Thought you would stay here longer keeping us laughing like your Dad did.
Was it not a short while ago that we would with your brothers all troop down to the national theatre to watch a movie or the other. After which we would eat hot pepper suya that was never hot enough for you. Or was it the trips to bar beach.
Sincerely Eniola we will all miss you but I cant help but thank God for the good times we shared together.
Good night beloved and sleep on.

This is by far the hardest thing I have had to do. Where do I start? This is so very unexpected and almost certainly too sudden. Eni, my friend, my brother, words will never be enough to describe how much you’ve meant to me. The last 26 years of close friendship (you always called me the 5th Adenubi male) have been wonderful. This definitely was not the plan. We always joked about the future, we spoke about old age and you would throw your usual banter of how I would go before you because I was older. To say I would miss you is an understatement. You always said it as it is. Your words, your cheeky smile, your kind-heartedness . . .. This pain is just too much.
I am happy you lived an excellent and fulfilled life. There are so many memories I have of our friendship to hold on to; from the Unilag days, to Dennis Gardens, Borehamwood etc. I will miss you my dear friend but I have decided to celebrate you and not mourn you because I know you are in a better place resting. RIP Eniola.

“He’s a life that’s so overwhelming to celebrate. … He’s such a tremendous example of what can be done if you honour God as a saviour , teacher, transformer … .” It was wonderful to see how he developed to becoming an insightful Sunday school teacher …. For me l feel a higher responsibility to be as faithful to the message of Jesus Christ and to the ministry of the Gospel than never before … Thank you
Rest in the peaceful bosom of Christ Jesus
William Awuku

A major calamity indeed this is.... Just as my family began to get closer to your family.... And getting to know you better.... Life did what it does worst.... Oye Olohun.... Lola and I would always stand by Temi and the kids.... Orun re o... Gentle Giant.....

Eni Boy your passing has come as a rude and very tragic shock to me. I still remember the good times in Unilag and after but i also remember a warm, caring and very focussed brother wirh a strong love of life. I know the usual thing to say at times like this is that it is well but I can't lie - this leaves a bitter taste. However I strongly believe God has a plan otherwise nothing makes sense. Sleep well Bro and may the Allmighty be with those of Us left behind.

Remembering the days of Common Entrance then Ijanikin and later on in the UK. We would chat about family most times we had the chance and it was obvious how precious Temi, Toni and Tami were to you. With your infectious smile, you always had a kind word or compliment for everyone.
Eniola - I pray that your gentle and kind soul rests in perfect peace.

Eni, first time I met you we shared a joke, last time I saw you we shared a joke. I’m very happy I’ll have this memory.... May God keep you and bless the wonderful family you left behind. RIP bro

Great Ernie,gentle giant,my no hold back critic,you always said it as you saw it.
Ill miss that swag of yours..."sun re"

Growing up with you in Mafoluku was a very special time in my life. I will never forget your friendship, kindness and humor. You were a truly unique person and i'm blessed to call you a friend. I'm filled with sadness writing this but i'm so grateful that we had a chance to talk recently. As alway our last conversation brought me so much joy and satisfaction. I will miss you Eni. Rest in Peace my Brother in God's eternal kingdom.
Gbolahan.

Eni......a true friend. I remember when we met not too long ago at Barnet last September at Kanu's charity match. Alot of people rushed onto the field after the game and you shouted out to me with your usual smiley face 'Dubistix'!
We chatted about family, kids and life in general. You always had a nice, friendly and gentle soul!
You will be sorely missed and I pray that the good Lord will comfort your wife and the children you have left behind.
May your soul rest in peace.

"Oluwaseun". Your name says it all. I truly thank God for you. For your life, your gentle giant smile and your honest and thoughtful spirit. For memories from "Linus" to campus life in Akoka and life in the UK in the late nineties. I will hold on to these memories of a friend and brother who is truly one of a kind. Rest in peace Eniola.

Eni, you will be missed. A prefect gentleman and brother. May the Lord give your family strength during this period. Our prayers go to the them.
Gone too soon.

Calling you a Sweet and Wonderful Gentleman,is only stating what everyone knows,you were truly one in a million.
May Your Sweet Soul Rest in Perfect Peace.

It’s difficult to accept Eni is no longer with us.....gentle and kind you were. The memories of our friendship remains a keepsake and I know God has you in His arms. The Lord grant your family and siblings the strength to endure this sad loss. You remain forever in our hearts. Sun re o.

This is just too painful, but I accept God’s will. Rest in peace, Eni!

Such a humble guy... I always remember our conversations at the Borehamwood train station and the excited look you always had for everything. I Just pray that God will take care of the family you have left behind. May your gentle soul rest in peace.

Eniola, still trying to come to terms that you are gone, this is indeed painful, I thank your mum and dad for raising a fine young man and the impact can be seen from the relatively shirt time you shared with us. I pray God gives your family the fortitude to bear this loss. May your gentle soul RIP. Good night cuz.

26yrs ago I met you at Dominos stores in Lagos. We became friends instantly.
Growing up we lived on the same street. Strolled to each other's houses. If I needed advise on certain issues you will selflessly dedicate time to respond. Knowing me that could be over an hour on the phone. We remained friends until the very last day. The last time we spoke was on my birthday same month you passed on. As usual you took time out of your busy schedule to call. There is still so much to talk to you about. Eniola, my son's godfather, I will miss you dearly. So sad i did not get to say goodbye. May God comfort Temi, Toni, Tami, your siblings, family and friends. RIP. Still cannot believe i am typing this message.

Quiet yet always thoughtful, a gentle person who will be missed by all those who knew him. My heart goes out to your family at this difficult time. May you rest in peace dear friend.

So sad to hear the news of Eni's passing. What a gentleman and senior colleague. We worked together in Statestreet and he was such a professional and calm person. An exemplary example to emulate in the city especially for young Nigerians looking to achieve success in the financial services industry. You will be missed so much by all your friends and colleagues at Statestreet. Thoughts and prayers with Eni's wife, the children and family.

Gone to soon but you'll forever remain in our hearts. May your soul forever Rest In Peace.

To be honest, even though I am writing this tribute, it is still so difficult to reconcile that you have passed.
Reading through the tributes, it is clear to see that your life has positively impacted so many people that this news has just crushed our hearts. Such a beautiful beautiful spirit and infectious smile.
Many years ago, you so generously took time out from a very busy Finance dept. to show me a trick or two on spreadsheets, that I still use today! Such fond memories of your kindness and gentle heart. May the perfect peace of God that passes all understanding dwell in the tender hearts of your wife, children and family in the name of Jesus, amen. It is well with your soul Eni.

This is so hard to understand. I do not have words to express my thoughts. It is only the Holy Spirit that can comfort Temi and the Children during this difficult time.

Eni Baba, I don't even know where to start from. I was told this morning of your passing and still can't get that smiling face of my mind. From the days when we played police and thief in Apapa to leaving university and commencing life......... May Almighty God in His infinite mercy grant you peace till we meet again. Sleep well Cous.

This is so hard to understand... but our consolation is that you are resting with the Lord.
I pray for strength for your wife, Temi and the children.
May your gentle soul be received amongst the saints. We love you but God loves you more.
Till we meet again at His feet.

ENIOLA.. Still short of words but Isaiah 55:8-9 says;
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD.
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts”

I will always remember your advice during those turbulent days in my marriage. You never took sides and will forever be grateful to you.
Eternal Rest to a lovely Husband, Father, Friend and Brother!!
Rest in Peace Eniola!!

Eniola!!! Eniola !!! Hmmmm Words fail me I can’t believe you are gone. Oh my!! so I won’t get to see that reassuring smile again or that unique walk. It’s hard to understand and bear this loss. You were exceptional, kind, caring, dependable, humble, an amazing father and husband. I could go on forever. Your were my defender our best man. You were a true friend and brother to my husband Alaba always keeping in touch no matter what. We will miss you dearly and remember you forever.
I pray for strength and comfort from God for Temi, Toni, Tami, your siblings and all of us.
I look forward to the day we meet again in the Kingdom of the Lord. Rest in eternal peace.

Eniola.
It's painful to hear about your passing. We take comfort from the fact that your years on earth impacted many who love you dearly. God will comfort and strengthen the ones you left behind. We will not forget the one and only Dumeme.
Rest in peace my brother.

Eniola. Reading the beautiful words written here by your loved ones is testament of the life you lived. It’s difficult to bear or accept your passing, but we will not sorrow like those without hope. Our prayers since we heard this news is that the Lord comforts your family and fortify them in ways that only He can do.
Rest In Peace dear friend.

I had the absolute pleasure to know Eni over the last 10 years having worked closely together and been friends since. He was a truly unique and remarkable man, kind, gentle, thoughtful, intelligent, calming - my heart goes out to Temi, Toni, Tami and family. Such a great loss. Rest in peace.

Eniola, my brother! This is a loss I cannot bear. I refuse to accept you are gone. You will live on through your children, family and close friends. We will not forget you! I’m glad we got to chat via facetime the week before you departed. I will hold on to that last memory of you – sipping red wine, playing with your kids and being your jovial self while discussing serious issues like your kids’ education and school. You were such a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend. The real deal and a stand-up guy. You went the extra mile for your friends and always stayed in touch. We have come a long way my bro. From innocent schoolboys in 1985 to men and fathers in 2018. So many memories and escapades over the years. I was your bestman and you were mine. Our birthdays are two days apart, and I never stopped reminding you that I was your ‘egbon’. You were always the voice of reason and knew me so well. You would always give it to me straight. While I struggled with a decision, you would just provide the solution with facts so effortlessly. An incredibly smart and wise man. You were a true friend who was never afraid to act, or speak his mind in a kind and thoughtful manner. You were a gentleman, and a genuinely nice human being. What a monumental loss! I just figured you would always be there. You left so suddenly, without saying goodbye. I feel like a part of me left with you. My heart aches, but I’m comforted that you are in a better place. Rest on my bestman, my best friend, my brother until we meet again in heaven where there is no more death, mourning, crying, or pain.

Saw the news on our high school whatspp platform on the 1st of January had to do a double check and scrolled up to look at your picture to be sure and I was shocked .. saw you again 2yrs ago after about 20 something yrs at an event in Nigeria and we jisted like old friends even though we weren’t close back then in high school and what I took away from the conversation was how humane, quiet,gentle,soft spoken and humble you were ...still shocked but rest in the bosom of our lord my dear friend and may the lord confort those you have left behind..

Eniola, I'm so confused by this. You will certainly be missed. You were a really good friend to those around you. A genuinely nice guy to all. May the Lord comfort your family and friends, especially your wife and children, during this very difficult time. But much more, may He hold you in his bossom for all of eternity. Amen.
You will be missed. - Tosin

I can’t believe you are gone. It feels like you’ve been snatched from us without a chance to say a proper goodbye. I will miss your kind and ever so often cheeky smile; you had a great sense of humour and I will cherish the pearls of wisdom you so often shared. You were a loving husband to Temi & and doting father to Toni & Tami, I know they will grow up always remembering the foundation you laid for them. Say a daily prayer for us down here & enjoy the rewards in Heaven.
Rest in Peace

Eni, as a senior colleague you always had that quality to defuse tense situations, making even problematic matters manageable. You carried yourself with a cheerful demeanour, making light of every situation and bringing humour to the working day.
Your sudden & unforeseen departure from this life is a terrible wrench on my heart and you will be greatly missed. However, we will not "grieve as the unbelievers, who have no hope" for we shall see you again in the kingdom to come.
Rest in His bosom, until that day.

My dear Eni
There are no words in this world that can convey the depth of mine and Saratu’s sorrow and heartbreak at this time. Our dear Eni R U ok? Your smiling face on your dp is how I always want to remember you forever. I will pray for you every day. Whatever we can do to support Temi and the kids you have my word that we will do. I hope that you’re at peace and without any pain. I pray that you will have eternal rest and most of all I pray that you will have a rightful place in the kingdom of God as you’re one of the most deserving persons of that that I have ever met. God bless and rest your gentle soul. Till we meet again my dear friend

How can one pen their feelings when words fail them.
I have had to say goodbye to a sister now a brother in you?
You have always been there even when we were not in the same country, town or proximity. You always kept a tab on this little girl.
Your heart , I will always remember was unbelievable too kind! You never Judged but was always there to catch me with your brotherly love. 
You will live forever in my heart as a special being who I admired and looked up to. I will love to tell your kids about you one day, no spins, no embellishment - there is no need cause you are lager than life and you shall live on in the memories of all whom you touched .... like me.
So this is till we meet again Brother Eniola, Eni, The Gentle Gaint, my friend and Hero.