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Nobody can understand how hard a separation is, than when one of our prized jewels leaves us. On behalf of Okuntomiye descendant in Irun Akoko of Olode family, Imesi in Ekiti state, my Condolences goes to the Olomolaye’s family. My tears are flowing for a man that cares for his people though I did not meet him when he was alive but he was close to my elder sister Mrs Sidikat Kemisola Fasakin and Uncle Dare Adejumo. May Allah grant the entire family the fortitude to bear the loss.  May his soul rest in peace!

How a purely banking encounter blossomed into a lifetime Friendship. Back in1993, Nationwide Bank had just opened shop on Keffi Street, Lagos.  One day an officer of the bank walked into Metroclean on Awolowo Road demanding to speak to the owner. Sade, my dear wife was at hand to meet the officer and at the end of the visit an offer was on the table; if we needed to buy new machines, the bank was willing and glad to provide a leasing facility. 

 

Sade and I  thought that was unusual: a Nigerian bank walk up to you and offer you a much needed facility just like that without having to crawl and beg; it was manna from Heaven; we were actually thinking of changing some of our machines to improve the quality of our work and increase production. A few days later I met this officer and he confirmed the offer he had made to Sade. We accepted the offer, signed all the legal documents, and a few months later we had six brand new machines.

 

That officer was Olumide Alabi, a thorough bred banker, honest and trusting and above all A FINE GENTLEMAN.

 

That was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

 

Olumide was very meticulous and finicky both at work and at home.  His dressing was impeccable, his style aristocratic.  He took great care of his appearance, no shoddy dressing. Prior to us meeting him, he cleaned his clothes abroad, and it took a lot of persuasion and arm twisting for him to allow us to clean his clothes.  When he eventually agreed to use our services, he vehemently refused our offer of gratis cleaning.  He never cleaned anywhere else, and introduced a handful of his friends and colleagues to Metroclean. Most of them are still cleaning with us till today. 

 

Sade and I are very proud and honoured to call him our friend.

 

May his soul rest in perfect peace!

 

Sade and Biodun Binitie

 

Still short of words but what else can I say than to thank GOD for giving you to Aduloju family: to learn a path of life worth emulating. If I have to live my life again, you will still be a part of my family- sleep ON baba kekere!!! My family will miss you!

I got to know 'daddy Alabi' as I used to call him at a very young age. He was the big man from Lagos whose visits to our Ado-ekiti home were always special and memorable. I lived with him and his family in lagos as I began schooling in Queens' College Yaba and I can't forget how he treated me like his own child, raised me like the disciplinarian he was and took care of me beyond call.

While I still can't believe you're gone I remember you with fondness in my heart always. You were a huge part of my childhood and an important part of my close family.

Through him I have learnt several life lessons, been exposed to many things and gained an addition of 'older brothers and sisters'- that I never had, in his children.

As I write this, I thank God for your life and what you have left behind for us who loved you. I am comforted that you now find rest in The Lord.

Adieu Big Daddy. 

I thank God for giving you to your generation well ahead of ours to provide opportunity for us to ride upon your shoulders in our journey towards destiny. You were a rare gem who impacted lives tremendously through selfless service, care for the lowly, sharing and giving. You exuded and taught us diligence and hard work, honesty and confidence, focus and friendliness. When I goofed you were quick to restore me like the father of the prodigal in Luke 15:11-27. You are my God-sent Moses. I am eternally grateful for all your fatherly love and care for me. Your seed in my life and career is immeasurable; not only me but for so many, too numerous to mention, that God has used you to touch. We all celebrate you even in death.
 

On behalf of my wife and children, and so many who passed through your tutelage, your sons & daughters in various high profile organizations you served, we say, thank you and goodbye.

"And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, write, blessed is the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them."  Rev. 14:13

We love you but God loves you more, sleep on, sleep on, sleep on. May your gentle soul rest in peace. Good night Sir.

Mr  Olumide Alabi has fought a good fight and finished his course on earth well. He was a good friend, a man of integrity, honest and hardworking person. He was a banker of bankers as he loved his job with passion and devotion during his stint with UBA, Nationwide and CDL where he retired meritoriously in 2007.
 

He was a true friend and highly dependable. He says it as it is without mincing words. He was a very down to earth person in all ramifications. Anytime he is advising or helping out on any issue brought to his attention, he goes to any length to assist his friend on any matter he believes in and follow it to a successful end.
 

He was a lover of his family and stopped at nothing to give qualitative education to his children. He will surely be missed by all of us as friends but glory be to our almighty God that he lived a good life and enjoyed everything while it lasted. May his soul rest in perfect peace and his path be blessed to eternity.

Dear Uncle, your memories are  sweet ones and it will last a lifetime. Our first encounter with you in 1998 when we visited your house was a memorable one. It was with opened arms that you welcome us. You were there at my discharge from the hospital after the birth of our daughter. You were also there at our time of need for shelter and search for accommodation. It was a pleasant surprise when you showed up at the first birthday celebration of our daughter with the entire household.

We thank God for a good life you lived and legacy you left behind.

I belive that you are resting at the bossom of Abraham, rest on until the day of ressurection when we shall meet again to part no more.


Prince Femi & Titilayo Kobiowu




 

Words aren't enough to describe the pain and loss I feel at your demise.

But I'll hold on to the memories of your tutelage and the brotherhood we shared.

You were more than a brother to me.

Sun re o!'

It is hard for me and my entire family to come to terms with the reality of your demise, particularly now that we need you most. We cannot but continue to wonder how death took you away suddenly and shockingly too. You have created a big vacuum that will be difficult to fill in years to come.
 

When you were in the States in search of greener pastures, I was your only brother from Imesi that you were sending letters and your photographs to. It was a thing of joy and pride amongst my peers to receive such compliments from such an uncle based in America in the early 70s during my secondary school days.


I remember how you encouraged me to study medicine and how you equally encouraged my father (your uncle) to expand his cocoa plantation since cocoa then was a major revenue earner for the country. I was not surprised after all that no sooner than you returned to Nigeria that you brought me to Lagos to prepare me for the great task ahead. You gave me the first suit I ever wore. We were quite close, as close as a father could be to his son. Your counsel and impact greatly shaped my life. Thank you.

While praying for the repose of your gentle soul, we pray that the Comforter will give us the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
 

Adieu my Brother, Uncle and Daddy.

Sir,

I remember meeting you for the first time during Gbemi ' s wedding and all I saw was a highly respected man who loved his children. You are no longer with us but we take solace in the fact that you are now resting in the bossom  of the Lord.

May God keep and watch over the beautiful family you left behind. 

Adieu Pa Alabs!  Sun re ooo...

It was interesting to see the first reactions that came through when your transition was announced. A surge of memories of the few encounters shared with you personally and of the great stories that my friend Kemi always said about you. A strong man, firm disciplined and responsible.

You prioritized the needs of your children and firmed them up in love; preparing them for the real world. I am sure you look down on them with joy now seeing the responsible adults they have grown to be. All the investments in the "kids" paid off. 

We will miss you dearly papa nothing spoil. Enjoy in the lord's bossom.

Hmmm what can I say about my uncle" the man with the black sport car" as we always refer to him?

Uncle was a very dear cousin and aburo to my mum(of blessed memories too). We loved him coming around because we know he will definitely fill up our pocket. He was a principled and disciplined man. He doesn't believe in I can't do it uncle, he will say go for it.

You were an exceptional uncle to Buki, Tayo and Toun. Even when our mum passed, then you were strong, you still came all the way with Wole to pay ur last respect.  It is very painful that you are no more, but our consolation is that you are resting in a better place now.

Sooooo long uncle ,! So long uncle with the black sport car.

My sincere condolences to the Alabi family on d demise of a great man and patriarch of this wonderful dynasty. I pray that the Lord God keep this family and ground you in love. ADIEU, PA ALABI. Continue to rest in d bosom of the Lord.
 Ayoola Fatusin(BIGGIE). 

To the Alabis accept my sincere condolences on the loss of a loving father who through his lifetime showed you guys so much love as a father,husband&Uncle.

He was a highly principled disciplinarian who as a loving &dedicated father gave his children the best to be way up with their peers or even above them.

May the Good Good grant the family the fortitude&strength needed through this period &beyond.God will surely manifest Himself as the Father to the fatherless...

Rest on in the Lord Daddy Wole.