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His Life
November 4, 2012

BIOGRAPHY

Fehintola Olawunmi ODESILO was born 26th May 1942 to Pa Abraham Odesilo & Madam Julianah Aduke Odesilo both of blessed memory. He had 2 Brothers & 3 Sisters.

He attended St. Paul's Primary School, Ebute-Metta in Lagos State and later gained admission to the prestigious CMS Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos where he finished his West African School Certificate in 1961. Amongst his childhood friends are Olorogun (Dr.) Sunny Kuku.

Fehintola Olawunmi ODESILO, got married to his dear loving wife, Deaconess Ekundayo Abidemi ODESILO on 26th April 1969. His marriage is blessed with wonderful children and grandchildren.   After his secondary education, he was employed by the Nigerian Railway Corporation working in various departments while in service. He exhibited a high degree of initiative, intelligence and punctuality at work. Amongst courses he attended while in service, were those at ASCON Badagry and in Canada. By the grace of God, dint of hard work, loyalty to his employers, respect for all, dedication and honesty, he rose to the position of Assistant Chief Personnel Officer; from which he retired in 1993 after 31 years of meritorious service.   He was a likeable character, always willing to help others at no cost. Opinions gathered from his colleagues attest that he was friendly, thorough, humble, reliable and open-minded. He was an avid sportsman in his youthful days. He was also the Administrative Director and part owner of BAFILA Engineering Company Ltd.

While attending African Bethlehem Church, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, he was used of the Lord in various capacities amongst which was in the Choir for many years up till 1993. He also held several leadership positions in the Youth and Men's groups. In 1994 he started worshipping at Foursquare Gospel Church, 64 Akinwumi Street, Yaba where he gave his life to Christ. He later joined The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Victory Parish, Egbeda having relocated. He yet moved to another parish of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Higher Heights Parish, Jakande Estate, Oke-Afa, Isolo, Lagos where he was an Elder  until he was called to glory.

Glory be to the name of the Lord!