The ancient city of Ondo, Ondo State, on Saturday July 6, 2019 played host to people from all walks of life as Comrade Josuah Olushola, Deputy Chairman 2 of Petroleum Tanker Drivers Branch of NUPENG (PTD) NIPCO Unit was buried.
The deceased died in the hospital in Lagos on Thursday May 16, 2019 at the age of 65.
At the funeral service held at his private residence by Christ Apostolic Church led by Pastor Jeje Jonathan in his sermon, urged Christians to always do good and walk in the way of God while alive.
He described the deceased as a man with exemplary virtues.
His words, “The value of life is in its application in things we do. Both the rich and the poor will taste death, this world is a passing phase and whenever death strikes, it gives us all the opportunity to evaluate our relationship with God.”
One of the daughters of the late Comrade, Mrs Jumoke Ajibulu, described her late dad as a pillar of support and upholder of values and shared heritage and that she will miss him greatly.
Publisher of veracitydesk.com (a digital magazine) and Trade Unionst, Comrade Emmanuel Ajibulu, son-in-law to the deceased on his part added;
“Baba was a loving father-in-law, a caring, playful, cheerful grandfather, a devoted husband to mama, my mother-in-law for over 40 years. Baba was extremely intelligent and prophetic too and most respected person I have ever known.
In all the 11 years I have known him, I cannot recall a single moment where he raised his voice or complained about anything. From the beginning when I met him, he took me in as his own son and made me feel part of his family from that very moment.
I can say without any second thought that time spent with him have been a treasured time in my life, my wife’s life, and my children’s lives. We were so fortunate to have him with us for all these years.”
He continued, “My father-in-law has touched each of our lives in ways that cannot be expressed with words. Through his living example, he has taught us what it means to be a man of humility, honor and grace. We have so many wonderful memories with him that we will treasure for the years to come, all of them happy and joyful.
Not only has he been an amazing father to my wife, and my sister-in-law, Mrs Omowunmi Jobi and her husband, Mr. Tunde Jobi but also an incredible role model to all his grand children.”
The deceased also received far reaching encomiums and tributes from family members, friends, colleagues and other sympathizers who came for the function.
His elder brother, Hon. Comrade Joseph Akinlaja who was immediate past Chairman of House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources Downstream could not be approached for comments as he was openly seen to be emotionally down amidst uncontrollable tears.
Members of PTD and Independent Marketers Branch of NUPENG at National, Zonal and Unit levels were in attendance. Chairman of Lagos Zonal Council of NUPENG, Comrade Tayo Aboyeyi, NUPENG National Welfare Officer, Comrade Adejoke Oyeleke also registered their presence to commiserate with the family.
