Today makes it two years you left us. It is still difficult for me to say goodbye. Each day I asked how can "big mummy " left just like that. The memories we shared makes it hard for me to easily accept your exit. Your words of comfort, your timely counsel, your words of encouragement keep echoes in my ears.
You were such a faithful friend, dependable alley, loving mother. I missed you so dearly. Rest on dear Prof. Benedicta Yetunde Oladimeji a.k.a Big Mummy.
You are forever in our hearts.

Prof. is two years since you departed this sinful world but it's like just yesterday. Prof rest on till the resurrection morning when we meet to part no more. Adiue!

My mama and my president, today would have been another day of celebration and get-together, but you left too soon, and the lord understands why. Ma, the memory and legacy you left behind never fade and endure. Continue to rest in the blossom of the almighty till we meet to part no more. I missed you, ma.

Yetunde, continue to rest in perfect peace.
John Njokanma

Dear, Yetunde, continue to rest in the Father's arms who called you home . Yes, you are not here on planet earth but you are always in my thoughts as I reflect on life and relationships. The faithful Father keeps the family and friends over here for which we're grateful. I pray that the Lord upholds to remain committed in His service to the end in Jesus'Name, Amen . Adieu

OMG. Im just seeing this. OH LORD

Yetunde rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ and pray for us your loved ones so that when Jesus calls us to himself we will be found in perfect states of grace. There we will join the angels and saints in eternal worshiping and praising of our God and creator. In the name of God the father, son and Holy Ghost -AMEN

Two years gone already! Mummy Ife, may your beautiful soul continue to rest in perfect peace. Amen. May God bless you wherever you are in His Universe. Amen.

Two years gone, but you are still fresh in our minds.
May your soul rest in peace.

Dear Mama Oladimeji, you impacted greatly in my professional life. On this special day of yours, you are fondly remembered. May you continue to rest eternally with the Lord God Almighty.

Continue to rest in peace, Prof!

Yetunde, rest in perfect peace in the bosom of our Lord Jesus.

“We never lose the ones we love. Their love leaves an indelible imprint on our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love”… Leo Buscaglia.

Sleep on Aunty. We love you and miss you greatly…

One year and still evergreen in our memories! Rest on Ma!

My friend, sister, teacher and confidant. You are actually more than that. Your gentle, calm, endurance, and tolerance was always an inspiration and challenge to me. Your readiness to forgive even those who openly offended you was incredible. I miss you very much. My promise to visit you in Oshogbo when I am in Nigeria was chattered by death. I rejoice however in the fact that you are in a better place with your Lord. Rest, my sister.
God will uphold your loved ones.
,

Fate brought us together through our Professional body the Nigerian Psychotherapy Society ( NPS) and NACP. You created a lasting impression in my heart and professional life. On this day of your post humorous birth anniversary, I remember you with find memories and pray that God grants you eternal rest. You forever live in my heart.

My sister and friend, this time last year, we exchanged few words as I wished you happy birthday. Praise God you are in a better place where there is no sorrow, sickness, lack anxiety or fear. You may not be here physically, but you left many things that are of great value in the life of many. You put joy and hope in the lives of many. I am one of such and will always remember the good times we spent together.
Your wonderful husband, children and grandchildren with the many your life touched and changed will always remember you.
Continue to rest in the bosom of your Lord who loved you more than all of us.

HAPPY POSTHUMOUS BIRTHDAY
As we honor and remember our good Mother -in-law Prof Benedicta Oladimeji. In a blink of an eye you've gone away to be with your maker, all that's left are memories we shared together but still the pain didn't go away. we will nerve forget you, may your gentle soul rest in peace in Jesus name Amen.
We prayed that God will strengthen your lovely Darling husband DR. MUYIWA OLADIMEJI and your children.

DR. FRED OMOJOLE AND FAMILY.

Dear momma, you will be sorely missed and the void that you have left cannot be filled. I'm privileged to have been your student and daughter's friend, and I can boldly say you are one of the most understanding, loving and patient mothers I know. Rest on in the bosom of the Lord.

Sister Yetunde’s passing was a painful loss to Mopelola and I. She was a solid support for uncle and the entire family. We watched her with admiration from a distance. We were on the zoom call for her 70th and had wished her many more years of life, love and leadership. As It has pleased God to call her home, we take solace in the beauty of her life and the legacies she is leaving behind. For this, we shall forever be grateful to God for allowing us come inside Prof’s orbit. Sister Yetunde is not dead: she lives on in all of the lives she has touched.

A painful loss and a shock to hear of the passing of such a wonderful and sweet soul. It was always such a wonderful experience visiting my Uncles Femi and Muyiwa especially knowing I would also share the good company of their wives who we all hold in such high esteem. Aunt Yetunde will be sorely missed. A wonderful lady with a kind heart. Thoughts and prayers to Uncle Muyiwa and the family. We can take some comfort from the fond memories and positive experience we all have of Mrs, Prof. Oladimeji. Good bless her soul and may she Rest In Peace.

The sudden departure of Prof Mrs Yetunde Oladimeji was received with great shock. She left an indelible record on the sand of time with her amiable character, her loving and gentle smiles. She was committed and devoted to Christian services and to mankind. These will continue to echo in our memory. May she continue to sleep in the bossom of our Lord till we meet to part no more

Deacon and Mrs G.C.O Adeniji

The sudden departure of Prof Mrs Yetunde Oladimeji was received with great shock. She left an indelible record on the sand of time with her amiable character, her loving and gentle smiles. She was committed and devoted to Christian services and to mankind. These will continue to echo in our memory. May she continue to sleep in the bossom of our Lord till we meet to part no more

Deacon and Mrs G.C.O Adeniji

“Adieu is never easy to say to an heroine like Prof Oladimeji. She touched so many lives, helped so many people to acquire knowledge and made them walk in the right path cognition, the path of wisdom and health. May God console the NACP and her immediate family, May her soul rest in peace.
Dr J. T Oyeleke
For Kwara State NACP Chapter.

Mama,
You were a real mother. Caring soft-spoken, always calm and firm. You've left us all with fond memories of your positive impact on our lives. You were a woman of faith; faith in our Lord Jesus Christ!
It's indeed a painful loss for us, but a peaceful rest for you. May God strengthen us all and keep us in His Love till we meet again, to part no more at the resurrection of the Saints.

Dear Professor (Mrs) Olademeji,

There are not enough words to express how lovely, warm, kind and amazing you are, our connection began in May 2008. I remember as clear as yesterday, a telephone call I was in your daughter house in Mumbles Swansea. We spoke and laughed, subsequently, every time we met you blessed us with your smile. More importantly, you left a lasting impression, where I can only say today it was pleasure to speak with you, an honour to meet you and a great privilege to know you. Truly an unforgettable great light, other than your legacy I will always remember you for your smile and grateful attitude.

Your memory shall always be with every soul that met you.

May your soul rest in peace and may the Lord comfort your loved ones. In Jesus name Amen.

TRIBUTE TO PROF. B. Y. OLADIMEJI.
The late Professor, mother, teacher and Psychologist was a good, kind and wonderful scholar and professional. She has done well for Psychology and humanity, and has left an indelible mark.

May the Lord grant her eternal rest, and may the family be consoled.

Samuel Dakwak,
On behalf of NACP Plateau State chapter.

Tears which cannot be held back
Roll down
I know they do.

You were a sermon on humility, gentleness, kindness, love, impeccable faultless human relations and other countless enriching virtues. How can I ever forget you mum. Not one harsh word of correction ever came from you when we were putting together your books...for publication. Your books brought my company into limelight starting with their public presentation. How can I ever forget you or hold back the tears?
Mum, you will for ever be remembered by all those you touched through your virtues.
As you join the saints triumphant, we pray that God grants you eternal rest in heaven and condoles all those you left behind in the name of Jesus. Amen

Thank you mummy for being a blessing to my family , ministry and more , you helped to follow through my dreams and vision , from the very first contact with you , your prayers and words of encouragement never ceased . Thank you for a life of impact , thank you for teaching us how to be a true practical Christian . Rest on good mother . 

LETTER OF CONDOLENCE ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE SOUTH-SOUTH NACP PG STUDENTS BODY

The entire SOUTH-SOUTH NACP PG STUDENTS BODY commiserate with the family of oladimeji on the demise of our amiable and inestimable Prof. (Mrs.) Benedicta Yetunde Oladimeji.

Prof Oladimeji passing onto glory remains a rude shock and great loss to all of us as it came at the peak when the entire academic world needed Mama more. Mama efforts in the activities of the profession remains indelible.
We as a student body are broken, our hearts are heavy with a lot of pains that can not be expressed. Your presence in national conferences and colloquium encourages and stares the mind of uncountable mentees to strife and do more because you were an embodiment of humility and excellence personified. Your vision for NACP and NPA spurred machineries to make it a reality and an association to reckon with in the present day dispensation.

Words are not enough to describe you because it is beyond us.

Our dearest Prof. was a hardworking personality , a mentor of mentors who saw the business of mentoring as a role and she played until her demise.


The South South NACP PG STUDENTS BODY as a body of students join the entire family of NPA and the various sub domains of Psychology all over the world to grief your demise. we pray that God gives us the grace to bear the irreparable loss and grant you rest in His bosom!
Adieu Prof!

JEREMIAH KEGHTOR INJA
COORDINATOR, SOUTH SOUTH NACP PG STUDENTS BODY AND LEADER, NACP PG STUDENTS BODY, UNIVERSITY OF UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE.

Met you for the first time I came with Uncle to Wales. That was years ago. You were so nice to someone you were meeting for the very first time. I know that that is whom you are. Kind Nice and have a Good Heart.
Aunty Rest in Perfect Peace in the Bosom of The Lord. Amen

Adenike Onyido

Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) Nigerian

Prof. Benedicta Yetunde Oladimeji till we meet again.

We the entire members of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) Nigerian Branch lack words to express our distress about the death of our member, teacher, mentor, leader, mother, colleague, and friend - Prof. Benedicta Yetunde Oladimeji Is with the Lord.

Prof. B.Y. Oladimeji was a foundation member of our association in Nigeria. She played a leadership role in the establishment and development of EAPA in Nigeria.
She was travelling from Ife to Lagos for the association’s meeting, Conferences, and other programme.
By her passing away, Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) Nigerian has lost one of her great leaders. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

While we were enjoying her presence, little did we know that God was going to call Prof. Benedicta Yetunde Oladimeji soon. In live we loved you dearly and in death do the same. Those special memories of you will forever be in our heart until we meet again.

Our sympathy is to the family of Prof. Benedicta Yetunde Oladimeji.

EAPA- Nigeria,
Dr. Nwaogu Marcel
President.

I never met mama, but I heard many wonderful things through Funsho. May her soul continue to rest in Peace, and may God continue to comfort the family. Suun re mama.

Mummy Ife,
It's still unbelievable that you are no longer with us.
God knows best. 
We will miss you dearly Mummy Ife .
Please rest well in the bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Sola and Kemi Oladimeji

May Yetunde’s beautiful soul rest with the Lord, and may God grant her family the fortitude to bear this huge loss.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. (Psalms 116:15 )
We love you Yetunde but God loves you more.There's no iota of doubt in my heart that you are resting with your maker,who made it possible for you to clock 70,before calling you home

As for your beloved husband Muyiwa, all your children and grandchildren, who for sure are the most hit by your demise,we trust God to fill every vacuum, comfort and strengthen them to bear this loss and grant them fulfilling long lives in excellent health in Jesus name.

Going back memory lane,Yetunde was the very first friend I made on my resumption as a medical student in Moscow ,Russia in 1969. A very friendly beautiful soul,beautiful inside and outside, patient, kind ,soft spoken and ever smiling .She made herself available, showing me round
the whole place and really made me welcome to my new environment, helping me to settle in with ease .

Even though we didn't see much of each other when we returned to Nigeria due to our different locations, the busyness of building career,raising children and traveling, I bless God we reconnected when we got to know that two of our children married from the same family.

Adieu my dear friend. You came, you saw ,you conquered. Glory be to God .May your legacy endure .
Seeing you on Resurrection morning to part no more.

Dear Sister
I never thought tha day would come this soon when I would be doing this.
God knows best. I hope to see you on Resurrection day.
May God uphold the whole family

Infact uptil now l stil find it not believed that you had left us .The news of your death came to me as a shock. I am going to miss your beautiful smile and your gentle slow voice. Thanks for given me the name gentle man. I love you but God loves you most. Sleep on my loving senior brothers wife.

       OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE, NIGERIA
               FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
              DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

   TRIBUTE TO THE LATE PROFESSOR BENEDICTA YETUNDE OLADIMEJI
It is with a heavy heart that I have to write on behalf of the entire members of staff and students in the Department to bid a matriarch in the family of Psychology in Nigeria farewell from this corruptible world of darkness into the incorruptible world of unending light.
  
Prof. B. Y. Oladimeji, the sudden and unexpected news of your death came with a rude shock and my immediate exclamation was that ‘not again’!, having lost to the cold hand of death earlier in the year an Iroko and a big fish (Prof. Akinsolape OLOWU) of the same family of psychology. Honestly, the situation became unbearable and nearly remove carpet off our feet.

Prof. B. Y. Oladimeji who was one of the first generation of Nigerian Clinical Psychologists, who bagged her M.A. in Psychology from Moscow State University (USSR), and Ph.D in Psychological Medicine from the University of Wales, Cardiff, UK. She was a certified Psychologist with more than three decades of clinical supervisory, consulting and teaching experience. She was an active member of many professional organizations including; the umbrella body of Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA); the Nigerian Society for Psychotherapy (NSP); Nigerian School Health Association (NSHA); African AIDS Research Network and the Nigerian Association of Clinical Psychology (NACP) whose affairs she successfully piloted to further height as the immediate past President.

Mama Oladimeji was a leading light in the family of Psychology and in particular, a reliable associate to the Department of Psychology, OAUIFE. Her contributions as the University Examiner during the Departmental vivals in her area of specialization have always been stimulating and enlightening. I remember your physical presence and mothering roles at the maiden election and inauguration of Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA) Osun State Chapter held in the Department of Psychology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

In her life time, Prof. Benedictal Yetunde Oladimeji was approachable, friendly and a role model, there is no doubt that your death has left a wide vacuum in the general family of Psychology, Clinical Psychologists Association, the immediate and extended families. It is our earnest and passionate prayer that God Almighty will continually be with all your associates and family members left behind. May the good Lord command His peace in your family and continually defend your husband, children, grandchildren and other relatives.

Good night our dear queen and a colossus in the family of Psychology.

SIGNED
A. T. Ayinde PhD.
Head, Department of Psychology 

Muyiwa and Yetunde Oladimeji were a very nice couple who had been together for a very long time, for about 55 years, 47 of those years as a married couple.
I don’t know the details of where they actually met, but I am aware that one of our classmates used to act as a “courier” to them when Yetunde was in school at Our Lady of Apostles, Maryway, Ibadan. He was a Catholic and was thus allowed to leave school compound on Sundays to go and worship at the Catholic church in Maryway.
He would faithfully carry a letter from Muyiwa to Yetunde every Sunday and patiently wait to bring back a letter from Yetunde and a reply to the letter he had brought. This arrangement held until when we left school.

Muyiwa and Yetunde both studied in Russia and I suspect Muyiwa had a hand in this arrangement . They got married in Russia
Yetunde was one of the active GCI “Young Girls” and used to accompany Muyiwa to our Meetings and hosted us on 3 occasions at their Oroki Estate Home in Oshogbo. I have 2 pictures of her at one of our Class Set meetings in Ibadan, which I attach.
She was a quiet, self-effacing woman, you would not imagine she was a Professor at the University of Ife, one of Nigeria’s best Universities. As a result of Muyiwa’s benignant influence she erroneously used to call me “Gospadin”, which I am told means a member of the bourgeoisie and political ruling Class in Russia.

Because of my residence in South Africa I was involved in Muyiwa’s efforts to research the facilities and protocols for kidney operations in South Africa and so had a fair idea of her progress and Muyiwa’s Herculean efforts.
Our class set weekly Prayer Meeting used to pray for her and I was very sure the Lord had granted our prayers. I was therefore shocked when our Class Set Chaplain broke the news to us. I broke down and cried while phoning Muyiwa to condole him.
We thank the Lord for the opportunities of Yetunde’s life. We pray the family will be given the strength to bear the loss and I pray that she awakens to joyful activity in God’s wonderful Creation.

Mummy lfe fondly called by many of us. Our hearts are heavy for your demise. You have been so kind, loving and caring. I cannot forget all you have done for us. May your beautiful soul rest in peace. Rest on Mama.

Professor Mrs. Yeyetunde Oladimeji was a great Aunty who played a major role in the lives of numerous family members who had the privilege to attend OAU (Oba Awon Universities).

I was one of the privileged ones who passed through Aunty's guardianship. We had a very special bond and she gave me a preferential treatment in a very coded way.

Aunty was beautiful in and out. She had the most beautiful set of white teeth and smile. Her sense of humour was such that you could have a laugh with her at any time.

Aunty's words of advice over thirty years ago still come handy from time to time.

While you will be sorely missed, the memories of the good times we shared together remain my comfort.

Goodnight Aunty. Rest in the bossom of the Lord, till we meet to part no more.

OLUGBENGA ELEMIDE (EMIS).

It is indeed a blessing and privilege to have you for that short period of time.
You left a mark in our hearts, that nothing will ever erase. It is really indelible in our hearts.
You were such a kind soul and saying goodbye is really heartbreaking.
Thank you for your act of kindness, back then, on those Tuesdays, in Ilesa, you would always ensure you put a smile on my face, any and every time I came to say hello to you.
May your soul continue to rest in peace, our dearest Mummy Ife!

Samuel and Yinka Adesola

   THE NIGERIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
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                                                                08/06/2021
Dear Prof. BYO,
The news of your death came as a shocking one to us. It seemed quite unbelievable.
Seeing arrangements made as a final respect for your departure, we see the reality of it. Our hearts are heavy. How you lie low and still. Oh mummy!" Our Great Test Developer, our president!! You were like a morning rise to us. Your mentorship remain ever green in our memories. Adieu, till  we meet on the resurrection morning to part no more. Adieu! Adieu!! Adieu!!!

Mrs. Ada Maduka     

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS (NACP) ENUGU STATE CHAPTER

LETTER OF CONDOLENCE: PROF BNEDICTA YETUNDE OLADIMEJI

1. The news of the passing into glory of the NACP President Emeritus, Prof Benedicta Yetunde Oladimeji on the 3 of May, 2021, reached us with great shock and unbelief. She was a seasoned scholar with lots of accolades which Interestingly, she did not keep to herself but constantly sought to communicate to others, This was the reason for her active participation both in regular academic and extra school activities especially the various academic conferences/workshops. We are yet to forget her wealth of experience shared with us in the NACP National Workshop hosted In Enugu in June, 2019. She had really impacted positively on both students and fellow Clinical Psychologists. She had contributed so much to scholarship through her numerous scholarly publications.

2. Indeed, she was a humble personality, tender hearted, accommodating and a philanthropist to the core having given her time and talent towards the growth of the NACP before her demise. Her sincerity had endeared her to the hearts of so many as well as her loving and lovable soul. Her dedication led her to holding appointments In many professional bodies like the Nigerian Society for Psychotherapy, Nigerian School of Health Association, Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria, Nigerian Chapter for the Study of Pain and the African AIDS Research Network, amongst others. She has as well served in both National and International Editorial Boards. We have indeed lost a genius

3. On behalf of the NACP Enugu Chapter, we wish to express our sincere condolence to you, the entire NACP family and the Staff of the Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences OAU, lIe Ife where she has left a deep vacuum. We are left with the difficulty of coping with the challenging and sad reality of the moment but God will console and comfort us.

4. May the Angels of the Lord lead her to Paradise and may her soul and the souls of all the Faithful departed, rest In perfect peace. Amen,

Rev Fr Dr Paul Dennis Okoli
President
NACP Enugu Chapter

Mummy your demise was and is still a pain to me. You touched and impacted my life in ways I myself can't explain. Ever since I was a child, myself and my siblings will scream and echo coming to u, you were such a loving and great mother to all.

Mummy, u were always cheerful, fun-loving who was full of life. Your smile and laughter would light up the room and it was infectious. Thanks for taking Care of me the way u did, thank u for the training and guidance. I wish there was more time.
Continue to rest in the bosom of the lord.
May your gentle soul rest in peace.
Your will be forever missed mummy. I love u.

I have known Mama Prof. Oladimeji since my undergraduate days in Ife. Beautiful in and out. Even decades later, she still epitomized humility, love and kindness. You will be sorely missed. May your beautiful soul rest in His eternal bliss. Amen.

NEVER FORGOTTEN
There are no enough words I can say to describe just how important you were to me.

A mother, not to only your biological children but to many others.
A good person with so much to give. I cannot forget your impact in my life. You believed in me.

One of the most beautiful soul one could ever meet. You believe the best about everyone. Your wise advice always help.

You mean so much to me, I love you. Wish I had said this even more, I love you mummy. Wish I had more time to continue to appreciate you.

Despite the loss of your physical presence "MUMMY-IFE", I will forever remember you.

I take solace in the fact that your good work and salvation has secured you a place in the bossom of the Lord.

Good Night Good Night.

Rest on Mummy.

Ifeoluwa Idowu.

I was shocked and felt very sad when I heard about the passing to glory of Mrs Oladimeji, but who are we to question God. Dr Oladimeji was the first colleague I was privileged to practise clinical psychology with, both during my internship and for several years post qualification. We were both set up in a medical environment that was learning to understand how to relate with the profession. It felt less isolating both of us working together closely to contribute clinically, protect ourselves professionally and at the same time attempting to propagate the values of clinical psychology practice. She was a pioneer psychologist in the College who paved the way for a clinical psychology practice within an highly medical and sometimes challenging environment. We will miss her as a colleague, but the profession will miss her dearly Nationally. My family and I will miss her as a great family friend, who was part of our milestone events such as wedding, naming, etc. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Dr M. Kayode Dada

Mama, fondly called by many of us. Your passing unto glory was nothing but greatest shock never expected at this time. Who am I to question the authority of most high God? I cannot but always remember the good times we spent together in our professional associations at conferences, workshops, continuous educational trainings and personal interaction. You came, you saw and you conquered the devil. What a life well spent? You spent your life to develop humanity and served the Lord.
May the mercy of the Lord lead you to your heavenly destination. You forever lives on in my memory until we meet and part no more. Good night Mama Oladimeji.