I am extremely grateful to my Dad for his loving encouragement all through my life journey and for his protective care and legendary generosity. To the Glory of God, Dad met every need of his family and all through our growing up with him, my father ensured he sent us to the best schools around. Dad personally dropped us in School and he either picked us up himself or ensured someone did on his behalf. Dad loved his wife (our mum) so much that he will usually warn us ‘the boys’ to either respect and obey ‘my wife’ or we face the consequences!
He ensured pocket money arrived right on time. My father was proactive in many ways which helped us as a family. When ‘the boys’ (this writer surely not inclusive!) wouldn’t stop ‘bashing ‘his cars and since his wonderful ‘belts’ couldn’t stop my big brother Ade and I from these ‘dangerous driving spree’. Dad decided it was safer to teach us how to drive ‘’so that you don’t kill yourself’. He got his driver to personally teach us how to drive and ensured we passed our driving tests.
My Dad had several designs of belts which he brought from London for various reasons, one of which was to keep the boys ‘in check’ whenever we erred which we always did anyway. I and my brothers will hide his belts whenever we got into trouble! Only the girls had some sort of silent ‘immunity’, whether that was partial or not we will hopefully discuss that in Heaven.
Dad would continue to encourage you no matter what the situation may be including when we had to hide our results (when the results were too good to be handed to him!). My Dad was a strict disciplinarian no doubt, but we were all the better for it. When I was admitted to boarding school and some of our friends opted as day students coming from home, I pleaded with my father to be a day student to save me from those extremely ‘ferocious’ seniors in school in those days, my Dad always told me he was training me for endurance in future. As protective as my Dad was of his children, even my mum’s plea wouldn’t make him succumb to the pressure for he was determined to ensure I go through the same boarding school experience with others.
He was obviously very fond of his daughters and when the boys started harassing them, particularly my big Sister, he would chase them away with all the arsenals in his possession (Otunba Adekanola inclusive!). His favourite phrase was ‘if you try to ‘’destroy’’ the life of my daughter, I will destroy you!). Thank God Otunba did not ‘destroy’ the life of his daughter, instead he became his favourite Son.
In principle my Dad never came to my School to plead my cause, even when he was aware of certain tough situations. As far as my Dad was concerned, the teacher was always right. My Dad did not tolerate partiality in any form. He took care and fought for all under his roof and care with the same zeal and determination. I am grateful to God for such a loving and caring father whom God used to provide all we needed and who despite his great love for us ensured we went through firm discipline to keep us ‘in check’ and ‘prepared’ for the great future ahead.
Dad was content with the humble blessings & provisions of God and never put any pressure on his children, every time you ask him, he says all is well ‘Maa worry’ in our native Yagba language, which means don’t worry am fine all is well.
Dad had great friends like brothers but unfortunately death wickedly took many of them professionals at their very prime. Therefore, somehow since my second form in high School and all through university days my number one prayer point was for God to spare my father’s life so he will live long. Somehow, though like ‘Oliver twist’ I would have asked God for more, I can truly say that God granted my request to which I am eternally grateful. The last time I was driving Dad back from Hospital in London I told him about this Prayer point and he just sighed and said: Glory be to God Son! God is Good.
Like my father I can surely and truly say. To God be all the Glory. God is good!

Thank you Dad! Thank you Lord!
Bamishaiye Ayo Daniel

Baba Oreyemi my dear husband, Father of my children and my best friend. I seem not to understand why you have to go now too soon. And why you left without a word. Though you tried to say something to me but the words could not come out.
However, i want to appreciate and thank God for making me a part of you for good 52 years. I also thank God that you knew the Lord and served him till the end of your life.
My dear Olukosi and Agbeluga of Mopa Land, omo Alesókó, aro amonì, asókósókó idè, asókósókó olekè. I don't need to ask how you are anymore because i know you are at rest and at peace. That is my comfort.
Good night Baba Oreyemi! It is well.
Your wife - Comfort Daniel

Love you daddy. Will forever miss you. Rest on beautiful soul in the bosom of the Lord God Almighty, till we meet again at the resurrection of the Lord.

Daddy, we will surely miss you.  You were a true friend and brother to our dad. After his demise you became a father and a great source of comfort. Talking to you is always a joy, you were a depth of wisdom and love. We have indeed lost a father. Mubo, Biola, Titi & Abbey Alao

Thank you Grandpa for all the wonderful memories we have together. Being in your presence was always an honour and your continuous love that you showed to all of us was unparalleled. Grandpa your love stretched more than just our family alone and that is seen in the profound effect on those around us. God truly blessed us with a man who encompassed every attribute of a loving God-fearing Grandfather. You inspired us all and was always there to help in any time of need. Thank your grandpa for always finding the time to lend your abundant wisdom and knowledge to us. You are greatly missed Grandpa, but I know you are at home with our creator. In memory of our beloved Grandfather.

A Father after God’s Heart Thank God for the privilege of time spent with us dear daddy I know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, the joy I have is that you are with Jesus One thing I will always remember you for was your love for the Lord and His word how you were a man of prayer and always encouraged me to pray and prayed always for us I will miss you for your fatherly words and advice whenever I spoke to you there was always a calmness in your tone and an assurance that God is in control I am eternally grateful for all the advice and love you showed to us whenever you spent time with us. In the years pass I have come to understand and see the gentleman in you especially when we went out shopping I will not forget the day you prayed for me and thank the Lord for given you a daughter Daddy you were not just a father in law but a true father who loved us equally and made sure there was always unity within the family Daddy was a father with a large heart for everyone even my friends and extended family who you always remember to ask after them We can never deny your immense supports. You be rest assured we are currently enjoying the fruits of your labour. Indeed, you were a great inspiration. . However, we take solace in the wisdom, love, kindness, forthrightness, integrity and forbearance, all of which you bequeathed on us. Daddy, when I spoke with you last few weeks ago, little did I know that it was the last time I’ll be hearing from you. I will really miss you! My greatest joy is that you saw the cross and bear witness of Jesus and the seed you sow in the life of all.

Thank you granddad for always being there for me, I really appreciate it. This letter is to give gratitude for all that. Though I miss you, I thank God that you are with Jesus in heaven When ever I see you I always have a cheery attitude and when ever I was sad happiness always managed to take over when you were there. Everything was amazing about you granddad and nothing was appalling All I can say is I love you Granddad. Rest In Peace my loving Granddad