January 13, 2022
Eyitayo Olufunsho Micheal Mesaiyete was born on the 16th March 1972 in the Northern City of Kaduna to Chief Gabriel Bayode Mesaiyete and Chief ( Mrs) Rose Iyadunni Mesaiyete. He was the second child of five siblings, Foluke, Femi, Funmilola and Folahan.
Soon after his birth, his parents moved to Lagos where he started his early learning years at Our Lady of Apostle Nursery and Primary School Yaba. Eyitayo was a brilliant pupil and he excelled in academics which led to his admission into Federal Government College Odogbolu for his secondary school education.
Yoga as he was fondly called in secondary school was an ardent reader known for his passion to acquire knowledge from a wide range of fields. He was bold and daring as a young lad, never backing down from the challenge of bullies and oppressors who were many at that time. Though he was one of the youngest in his set and would often get picked on, he took everyone on fearlessly.
Having completed his secondary school years as a science student in 1988, Eyitayo gained admission to study Pharmacy at the University of Jos but later switched to the Accounting Department. His days at Unijos were unforgettable. Fsure as he was called by his friends, was the life of the party right from his hundred (100) level days, as he was vibrant , intelligent , vocal and opinionated. He was one of a kind; tall, handsome and bringing so much flair to life, it was hard to ignore his passion or posture.
He easily connected with friends and peers from diverse backgrounds and cultures. His National Youth Service year took him to Lagos State where he served in the Department of Accounting for his primary assignment.
Soon after, he was employed into the Banking Sector by Citizen International Bank in 1998 where his Banking career started. During his time at the bank he served in several Departments including Head Teller/ Cash Officer Position, Funds Transfer Unit, Customer Service and Head Transaction Service Unit in 2003. After this he joined Broad Bank as the acting Branch Manager Kaduna Branch, before his transfer to Abuja where he occupied the position of Head Credit and Marketing Garki Branch. His Banking Career eventually peaked at Zenith Bank Plc between the 2005 and 2007, where he occupied the position of Credit and Marketing Officer Apapa Branch and later as Branch Head Lagos State University Zenith Bank Branch.
His work life was equally momentous as a banker, as most customers always insisted on being served by him because of his passion and commitment to work . He was highly compassionate to fellow colleagues and was a natural leader.
It was during his banking career at Kaduna that he met his heartthrob, confidant and soulmate Ochanya in 1998, she was also in the Banking Sector. Their relationship waxed strong and they were wedded on 22nd December 2001. The union was blessed with three lovely children Ikeoluwapo, Omodeboye and Ireoluwade.
In the homefront Fsure was loving, firm and candid . He freely discussed personal experiences and travails with his children often illustrating his past choices, achievements and pitfalls, all in a bid that they learn from his experience. To his children he was a mentor, constantly teaching them relevant life skills with a view to making them resilient as he always said their generation was overly protected and shielded.
The preceding years marked a turn in his life and career, Eyitayo had always identified with God's work, he was active and zealous in service and this brought him close to several Men of God among whom are the Late Apostle Abraham Abdulsalam the Founder and Senior Pastor of the Trinity Bible Church. Under his Ministry Eyitayo, who had previously given his life to Christ in the year 1995 was properly discipled and he served in the Ushering Unit and rose to the position of Head Usher and was also ordained a Deacon.
Service in the vineyard brought him to the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) after his relocation to the city of Abuja. In the Redeemed Christain Church of God, he held several positions:
* Pastor In Charge, Unity Parish Dutse Alhaji 2012
*Pastor In Charge Resurrection Mega Parish 2014,
*Pastor In Charge Resurrection Area 2015
*Pastor in Charge of Area Christ the King Parish (Youth Church) here he served till date.
* Head of Protocol FCT Province 9
*Assistant Head Regional Protocol Abuja
* Member National Protocol
*Member Abuja Special Holy Ghost Service Committee.
He will be greatly missed by all especially the Youth Church, as they saw in him a man with great passion , vision and determination to do God's work. Often declaring his love for God by saying " I am ready to spend and be spent for God". Indeed he lived by his word in spending time and resources for God's work .
The news of his sudden departure was a rude shock to the Church, family, friends, particularly the youth, as he was billed to have a special program with them on Saturday 20th March 2021.
Eyitayo Olufunsho Michael Mesaiyete passed on in the early hours of Saturday the 13th of March, just three days to his 49th birthday. His absence created a vacuum that will be hard to fill but his family is consoled that his departure was a transition to glory and he is in a better place .