LASUSTECH renowned lecturer, Paul Orowole buries mother, Victoria Ileola in Ilaje, donates mission house 2 to Mahintedo Anglican Archdeaconry

LASUSTECH renowned lecturer, Paul Orowole buries mother, Victoria Ileola in Ilaje, donates mission house 2 to Mahintedo Anglican Archdeaconry

_Ilaje Anglican Bishop, Adeniji, Poly Rector, Oseni, Nimbe Tawose, others graced the Funeral_

By Taiwo Gbamila

The funeral ceremony of late Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Ileola Orowole nee Ojuri, Iya Ijo, St. Barnaba’s Anglican Church, Mahintedo was held on Friday, 8th December, 2023 in Mahintedo, Ilaje Local Government area of Ondo State

Late Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Ileola Orowole was a biological mother to a renowned lecturer, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Mr. Paul Orowole.

Late Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Ileola Orowole who was called to glory at the age of 99 years, buried on Friday, 8th December, 2023. The funeral service was held at St. Barnaba’s Anglican Church, Mahintedo, Ilaje Government area of Ondo State, Nigeria.

At the funeral service, the deceased’s children – Mrs. Folake Okunomo, Mrs. Iji Temiyemi, Mr. Paul Orowole, Mrs. Adunni Ebietomiye, Mr. Joshua Orowole, Mrs. Nike Owagbemi, Mr. Niran Orowole and Mrs. Latomirin, jointly donated mission house 2 to Mahintedo Anglican Archdeaconry.

In his homily, the Bishop of Ilaje Diocese, Anglican Communion, the Most Revd. Dr. Isaac Adeyemi Adeniji, spoke on the topic, who are those that will be saved? The bible passage was taken from the book of Matthew 24:10. While speaking, the lord Bishop Adeniyi charged the congregation to put God first in whatever they do. He however noted that evil things have being since the inception of the creation of the world and they will continue to happen whether we like it or not. He said, “Our gain in life is to do the will of God and be saved.”

He emphasized the need for every politician to be contented with one term in office and give other people change to occupy the post. Politicians should inculcate the habits of ‘chop and let others chop’ and that every human being should always strive to leave a worthy life full of honour, truthfulness coupled with the fear of God. He said, people should always we strive to lay a good legacy for the generations yet unbor..

Thereafter, a processional hymn was taken by the church chiefs as a sign of last respect to the deceased, being one of the Chiefs in the church while still alive. The corpse was put to rest at the Anglican Church cemetery in Mahintedo.

At the reception ceremony, which took place at St. Barnaba’s Anglican Primary School Field in Mahintedo, had in attendance some reputable Nigerians who came to honour the children of the Deceased.

At the reception, juju music was presented by 32 Artillery Brigade Band, Owena cantonment to entertain the guests. While Mr. Sola Emuleomo was fully on stage, directing the programme as Master of the ceremony.

Some reputable Nigerians who attended the reception ceremony were HRH Oba Olatunji Fayemi, the Onitedo-Elect of Mahintedo; Dr. Kehinde Oseni Sani, Rector, ICT Polytechnic, Sapade, Ogun State; Hon. Nimbe Tawose, former Federal Board Member, Teaching Hospital, Uyo; Retired Venerable F.O. Olowofoyeku; Mr. Tawose Akinyele among others.

Mrs. Folake Okunomo, the deceased’s first child while speaking with Coastal Renaissance News, described her late mother as a special gift to humanity who lived a fulfilled life and made her home opened to everyone.
In the same vein, Mr. Paul Orowole, the deceased’s first son while speaking with Coastal Renaissance News said that his late mother was an inspiring soul, always there for all who came to her with their troubles, stressed that his late mother was a very loving, humble, compassionate, understanding and family-oriented woman while still alive.

Others who spoke with Coastal Renaissance News about the deceased’s good behaviours were Hon. Orowole Adamson and Pastor Owagbemi.