SM Olusola Olojede Goes Home Amidst Tears, Eulogies

By OLALEKAN AYENI

The Information Technology (IT) and Business Development Specialist, late Olusola Emmanuel Olojede has finally laid to rest at Cannaland Cemetery in Ogun State.

At his burial, tears flowed freely, amid eulogies as acting RS2 Zonal Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Patrick Davou, led other dignitaries to pay their last respect. Other dignitaries at the event were: FRSC Lagos State Sector Commander, CC Babatunde Farinloye; his Ogun counterpart, ably represented by Deputy Corps Commander, Administration and Human Resources, DCC Abdullahi Denja; Ota Area Commander, DCC Olayinka Akande; Ota Unit Commander, Akeem Ganiyu; National Coordinator of Special Marshals (SM), Dr John Ugbebor; National Secretary, Prince (Amb) Ade Adeniyi; Auditor, Chief Mrs Adebayo; Lagos State Coordinator of SM, Pastor Olusegun Akintan and his Ogun counterpart, Elder Solomon Adeniyi.

Also at the event were other executives and non-executives of Special Marshals which include Olalekan Kuku; Olabisi Dennis; Elder Emmanuel Fagbenro; Jacob Osunla; Taiwo Balogun; Faith Ajibola Abodunde, Zaccheaus Majonagbe, Osun, Oyo and Ondo Zonal Coordinator of SM, Akogun Oyediji Muyiwa and Oyo State Coordinator, Pastor John Ajigbotoluwa.

 

Families, colleagues, well wishers wrote uncontrollably tributes as the deceased’s body was lowered into the grave. Among them were the leading clergymen of Grace Revolution Embassy in Lagos, Pastors Seyi and Alaba Olawunmi. They said the late SM Olusola Olojede died to rest in the Lord. “Death is something inevitable. If a man has achieved what he considers as his duty to this world, he can rest in peace. He (the deceased) has made that effort and has earned his eternal sleep. His name will continue to be remembered and his story will be told for generations.”

The deceased’s wife, Mrs Oluseyi Olojede, while saying goodbye to her husband, described him as a man of wisdom, patience, kindness, the most listener, peace lover and extremely caring for the kids, brothers, parents and more.

According to her, he has worked so hard in ensuring the children were successful in their education and chosing careers. “Words are not enough to express my feelings at this critical period of my life when I remember your word on the last few days on earth which was “Fear not”. You told us to always live in peace. This will continue to linger as your parting words to me and the children. The works of your hand, serving humanity shall never erased from heaven and earth. I prayed God grant you eternal rest,” Mrs Olojede, added.

The deceased son, Emmanuel Olojede, said his late father has used his God-given talent, wisdom, knowledge and resources to instilled discipline and honesty into the children. He described him as an unforgettable and irreplaceable father who have taught the children on how to walk, dream, think, stand firmly as a man or woman. “My world feels so cold without you but I believe you will continue to provide all the warmth we need from above as long as the sunshine. Your legacy will continue to live. Rest on dad, I have no worries because my father is now with the Lord.”

Damilola and Oyindamola Olojede, in their tributes disclosed that they will continue to miss their late dad’s fatherly love, joy, wisdom, arguments, random gistings, dances and laughter. They said the deceased was not just a father to them but to thousand others as well. Thank you dad for loving God and as well impacted the spirit into our lives. Continue to rest in the bosom heart of thy Lord.

Lagos coordinator of Special Marshals, Pastor Akintan, described late SM Olojede as a devoted Christian, humanitarian service provider, a transparent leader, listener, solution provider who lived every moment to support humanity and drive every initiatives geared towards FRSC’s achievement in its saddled responsibility.

“He was a patriot, a true philanthropist and should be remembered as such. The humility and dexterity he brought to his job and FRSC family was exemplary. His mind manners and ability to negotiate the best deals to benefit the Corps was always a reference point. He was kind to all rich or poor. He was a great man. A beacon of hope and a leader to many. He will be missing forever,” Pastor Akintan, added.

FRSC Corps Marshal, Dauda Ali Biu, described late SM Olojede as a devoted parent, husband, father, philanthropist and a dedicated member of the National Executive Council (NEC) of Special Marshals.

Biu in a condolence message signed by Assistant Corps Marshal, Special Duties and External Relations, ACM Pauline Oloye, to the deceased wife and children read in part: “We received with deep shock the sad news about the death of SM Olojede. No doubt, his death was traumatic and almost unbearable. His departure leaves a void that will be deeply felt by colleagues, friends, and entire FRSC community.

He said his commitment to the principles of safety, service and his crucial role in advancing the goals and objectives of FRSC was an evident throughout his tenure as Assistant Secretary of NEC Special Marshals and Zone RS2 Coordinator. On behalf of the agency, conveyed most heartfelt condolences as our hearts goes out to the family on this irreparable loss, while we prayed his soul continue to rest in the Lord.” Corps Marshal Bui, added.

Late SM Olojede was 59 years. He was born on June 9, 1964 and died on November 22nd, 2023 after a brief illness. He lived a life guided by godly principles. Late Olojede survived by wife, children, sisters, brothers, cousins and entire FRSC family.