Memories of Olayiwola Lawal, (1952 - 2012)

Reply from Mrs Oluyemisi Lawal his wife

September 18, 2023

Oh!!! Thanks a lot for this. Apart from his generosity and great sense of humility, Lawii loved people and was loved in return. I guess God loved him more to have called him home at a time we needed him, most. He is still sorely missed, but we can't question the Almighty. He reigns in the affairs of men and He does as he pleases. Blessed be His Name forever more.

Tribute from Dad’s friend. Mr Sola Ogunyemi

September 17, 2023

REMEMBRANCE

Madam this piece is in remembrance of our amiable friend Olayiwola Lawal of Olivet Heights Oyo ( 4th May 1952-17th Sept 2012) Aged 60 years who rested with the Lord on 17th Sept 2012 May his soul continue to RIP

Because of his passion & love for Football l am reproducing below the record of Thermogene Cup Winners in the old Western State in which he was an active player

From the Archive, please.

*WESTERN STATE THERMOGENE-OMITOLA CUP COMPETITION*

*WINNERS AND RUNNERS-UP*

Out of the 10 times the football competition for the much coveted Western State Principal's Cup took place during the life span of the State from 1967 to 1976, Olivet got to final 5 times, won once and was runner-up 4 times. The competition was originally called Thermogene Cup competition. In the 70s, it was renamed Omitola Cup Competition. Western State has since been broken down into Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Ekiti and Osun States.

1. 1967

Olivet Heights, Oyo Vs Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti

Winner: Olivet Heights, Oyo

Runner-up: Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti

2. 1968

Methodist High School, Ibadan Vs Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti

Winner: Methodist High School, Ibadan

Runner-up: Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti

3. 1969

Methodist High School, Ibadan Vs Olivet Heights, Oyo

Winner: Methodist High School, Ibadan

Runner-up: Olivet Heights, Oyo

4. 1970

Aquinas College, Akure Vs Baptist Boys High School, Abeokuta

Winner: Aquinas College, Akure

Runner-up: Baptist Boys High School, Abeokuta

5. 1971

Aquinas College, Akure Vs Loyola College, Ibadan

Winner: Aquinas College, Akure

Runner-up: Loyola College, Ibadan

6. 1972

Loyola College, Ibadan Vs Olivet Heights, Oyo

Winner: Loyola College, Ibadan

Runner-up: Olivet Heights, Oyo

7. 1973

Ibadan Grammar School Vs Olivet Heights, Oyo

Winner: Ibadan Grammar School

Runner-up: Olivet Heights, Oyo

8. 1974

Adeola Odutola College, Ijebu-Ode Vs Government College, Ibadan

Winner: Adeola Odutola College, Ijebu-Ode

Runner-up: Government College, Ibadan

9. 1975

Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti Vs Mayflower School, Ikenne

Winner: Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti

Runner-up: Mayflower School, Ikenne

10. 1976

Mayflower School, Ikenne Vs Olivet Heights, Oyo

Winner: Mayflower School, Ikenne

Runner-up: Olivet Heights, Oyo.

In the days of real happiness

Reference: Mr Sola Ogunyemi

Mrs

May 4, 2023

11 years gone, just like yesterday. Lawee you are still sorely missed o... You were a kind and generous man to a fault. A man of the people you were. If tears could wake the dead, we wouldn't be writing this tribute now. I however thank God that the legacy of love you left behind is still waxing strong in the family. Iwaju ti e lo dara, eyin ti e fi sile ko baje. We are waxing strong and going from Glory to Glory. Sleep on Beloved Husband.

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