He was born on November 11,1936. To the family of Olaiya of Odo iju in Ayetoro Ekiti. The mother passed away shortly after giving birth to the baby Akinola Joseph Olaiya. He was therefore handed over to the immediate junior sister to his late mother in the person of 'Yeye Gbenuola " who was herself childless. She was extremely joyful by this bundle of joy as a gift to her. She raised him as her very own, that Akinola never knew she was not his mother even many years after her death.

Joseph Akinola Olaiya attended the prestigious University of Ibadan where he studied Economics. He was in Melanmby hall.

He worked in several places and served on many companies board. He was a bank manager at the default National Bank of Nigeria for many years before voluntary retirement in the early 80's.
He was an outstanding family man, he married his youthful wedded wife in 1969 and the union is blessed with children and grandchildren.

He became the Obanla of Ayetoro Ekiti in 1979 the position he cherished till death. He served his people with great tenacity and passion. 
He bagged several awards, both local and national. 

Just like every living being,  Joseph Akinola Olaiya faced many challenges, ups and downs in his life time. 
On December 18th 2020 he found grace and peace with God his make before seeing death. He made a decision to accept Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and savior. He got born again. Hallelujah  

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