I was introduced to the Olubiyis family by my sister Mrs Ijaluwoye in the 80s and since then I have been part of the family. I lived with Daddy during my Youth Service year. It was a privilege to know Daddy very well. He was a kind and caring Daddy. I can attest to this from when I was expecting my daughter during my stay with the Olubiyis. Daddy w...
Even though I met Daddy only once, it still remains an enduring memory. Your light shines on in the children and grandchildren you left behind. I’m a living testimony to the kindness and goodness you imbibed in your offspring. May your soul rest eternal in the bosom of the Lord Sir. Amen
I would have call you good but Jesus said no man is good except God. However, to me, you were wonderful and great with a beautiful soul. I could remember back then in 1977 when my father was crossed with me, you and mummy showed me love and made me understand life perfectly. Thank you sir for those wonderful memories . Even the Bible established i...
Olufunke Sekudo A patriotic &highly committed officer,1st set of Civil Servants posted to Abuja in the 1980s.Leader of FBCGarki,when the church was still struggling to find its footing Baba helped to establish essential Baptist organs,led FBCGarki to promptly take possession of the plot allocated to it by building within 2weeks a place of worship for 60-80 worshippers,led the Church to call the first Pastor,Rev.Reni.His late wife also led WMU.A great encourager-the Barnabas of our time who used his Stewardship of Service and influence to help so many.Father to all who loved God and served Him faithfully to the end.-OLUMI, FBCGarki Abj.
I will never forget this about Daddy. When Daddy was still in service, Ronke spoke to him and asked him to assist in renewing my International passport. It was not easy then and even now to renew International passports. I had to go to Daddy's office and I got it renewed in a jiffy. Baba oninu ire. He was such a caring and loving father. Adieu Dadd...
Thank God for a Great and wonderful life Baba lived, May your Gentle soul rest in perfect peace Amen!
All thanks to God for a life well spent. Daddy is a Father to All. I recalled vividly the first time auntie Ronke told me to call and deliver a message to Daddy, I told her, he don’t know me, she said introduce yourself . I was not comfortable but I obliged. Daddy spoke to me nicely. The next time I have to call him, I was prepared to do my introd...
I remember one day, on a visit to baba together with Precious Olawoore, old age apparently had gotten to baba, he didn't know she was the one, "Jide, is she your girlfriend", he asked. such was the extent to which you paid attention to everybody, Baba Olubiyi, continue to rest in the bossom of our Lord. You lived a life worthy of emulation.
Ibrahim Danladi The death of father is the most painful moment in our life. Dealing with emotion in this situation is really difficult. The sad truth is, only the person who lost his father can feel how unbearable the pain is, no one else can feel. Your dad our Grandpa was an amazing person inside and out. He will always live in our memories for his legacy. May God bless him with peace. No word can express how I am feeling now. Please know that you and your family are always in my prayers. Your dad our Grandpa was very special to us, and I hope he is in a better place right now. My heart goes out to you, Mummy. Your father’s love will always shine heaven’s light on you from up there. Thinking of you and your family every day. I just want to let you know, Mummy, that I share your sadness in this time of difficulties. Grandpa was an extraordinary man, and I will miss him badly. May he rest in peace in a better place. Rest in peace Grandpa.
Daddy, You lived a life of love to all around you, You cared for all around, You taught all the fear and love for God. As a friend to your daughter, you took me like one of your children too. I remember you will always ask her 'how is Dinah'... you were concerned about everyone around you. Though you've gone to be with your maker, you will forever...
It is very hard to accept the fact that Baba Olubiyi is no longer with us. He was like a father to me and gave me very useful ideas within the short period I knew him. Baba as a neighbor is someone you want to have live next door to you. Baba warmed up to me the very first time we met. He constantly check and ensure the care of my property in my ab...
All thanks to God for a meaningful life well spent. When I heard about the passing on to glory of Grandpa (Deacon David Oyebamiji Olubiyi) it was so shocking, I remembered how he used to call my name "Tope Tope" "Bawo Ni everything", Grandpa was so caring he took me as one of his grandchildren. He always ask about my welfare when I was in sch...
Rest in Peace Baba
Adebisi Adewumi Daddy was a great achiver, an accomplished servant of God, a role model, a bridge builder, mentor,teacher per excellence an apostle and a complete man of God. Daddy was a man of many parts who was able to unlock social-cultural gateways.
Baba,Deacon David O.Olubiyi was Baba to many..... Mentor to numerous... Symbol of hope..... Voice of comfort. Caring for all.. Selflessly served God and .. Left an indelible memories..which carved His name in minds and hearts....Ibasepe aiku laye..ara igbaani da...May your memories be blessed.Proverb's 10:7.
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Khalil Gabdo Words cannot heal the pain of losing someone so dear. May the good memories hold deep in the heart of his children, grandchildren and love ones. He was an adorable person. May God gives you strength to overcome the pain of this great loss. God has ended his suffering that is the only consolation that we can hope for. May Allah grant him the best in paradise where eternal peace reigns supreme…..Amen
The sudden news of Pa Olubiyi's passing on to glory was so shocking. He was a wonderful father of my friend Ronke and to us all as children in our Secondary school days. Daddy Olubiyi has lived a well-fulfilled and quality life and has influenced his country greatly. I hereby join the entire family to celebrate his glorious exit. May the Lord comfo...
PA. DEACON DAVID OYEBAMIJI OLUBIYI, we joined Sinai Baptist Church family in 2015. What I observed in your life since then till the time the Lord called you to glory on Wednesday 4th August, 2021 leads to the conclusion that: You came to Sinai not to lord it over her, but to reverently serve your Lord. You came to Sinai not to be a power broker, ...
I was one of the luckiest and fortunate boy to have shared and slept in/under the same room and roof with Grandpa owing to the fact that I was once his personal nurse in 2019, this humble man never took me as a worker, but as a grandchild. BABA will keep on asking me JULIUS, have you eaten? times without number. To the best of my knowledge, I...
Baami!!, as I rightly call you. Memories with you were Sweet and good and they remain golden in my heart, from our singing session (Nipa Ife Olugbala to Lai fo ya laya Jesu) to our story telling.. It was meant to be just Nurse Patient relationship but you'd rather prefer Father-Son relationship.. Daddy Yo!, I will miss you so much.. You were truly ...
Daddy is a caring, Loving, and always love to help people to achieve his or her goal. He was a leader indeed and peaceful in every area during is life time. I would like to say that my history is incomplete without mentioned him. He supports me after my training as a carpenter, is the first person to assist me when I gained admission to seminary. E...
Baba, though our time shared together was brief, I can say without a doubt that I was indeed privileged to meet you, and every second we spent during our physiotherapy sessions will forever be cherished. You were always enthusiastic to have your physio sessions, where you will sometimes tell me about life as a youth and how God has been merciful to...
Steve Folawiyo Baba Olubiyi, as this great legend, mentor and man of influence is mostly called was an example of a father figure. He took interest in me and was always ready to impact his wealth of experience whenever the chance is there. I remembered a particular journey of the church delegates to the Convention in Saki when the church bus suddenly had a breakdown in Oyo town, time was running late after the fix, he prevailed that we drive back to his town house in Fiditi to spend the night and continue the journey in the morning - that was thoughtful of him. I tried locating the picture of himself, me and wife on my wedding day where he was the chairman at the reception, why this was remarkable to me was the fact that he was sick at the time but had to get up the sick bed to honour the date. I equally recollect when he told me saying, 'Layi, I have recommended you to the pastor to replace me on the Harden Trust Memorial Board, I am getting old and relocating to Ibadan'. I cannot forget Baba Olubiyi, continue to rest on till the dawn of the resurrection morning. Adieu Baba daada!
Olusayo Oladejo, Dr In 1996, my family met Papa Dn. D. O. Olubiyi and his wonderful family at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Lagos. He was a perfectly graceful and gracious Christian gentleman. He was unapologetic about his Christian faith, incredibly humble and self-effacing, deeply sacrificial in services to God and all who came across him. You were a father indeed, a family man, an encourager, and a helper of destinies. Adieu, my Beloved Father and Friend!
babasola vaughan THE DIACONATE EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH 50A, CAMPBELL STREET, LAGOS Friday, August 6, 2021 THE FAMILY OF LATE DEACON OYEBAMIJI OLUBIYI, Dear Brethren in Christ, CONDOLENCE ON THE PASSING AWAY INTO GLORY OF DEACON OYEBAMIJI OLUBIYI It is with heavy hearts that we “THE DIACONATE” received the shocking news of the passing unto higher glory of our dearly beloved and selfless Papa, leader and elder -Deacon David Oyebamiji Olubiyi (12/09/34 - 04/08/2021). We thank God for his life, more so when we realise and appreciate the different roles he had played and the various positions of responsibilities he had held in the church. He was not only a pillar of strength but was also a catalyst of progress in the diaconate and the church at large. He was not only a deacon of repute but had been the chairman of the diaconate, the church secretary and the church leader at different times. He was a tireless worker worth emulating. His role as a family man was exceptional. He therefore, no doubt, will be greatly missed. On behalf of the Diaconate fellowship of Ebenezer Baptist church, Lagos of which he was a member for many years, do accept our heartfelt and sincere condolences for this great loss. God will give the family the grace, strength and power to bear this irreplaceable loss. The Good Lord will be with the family during this period of grief and even beyond. It is well with the family. The peace of God that passes all understanding will rests upon the family, Amen. Yours in His Service, For: The Diaconate Deacon B. A. Vaughan Secretary
This THING they call death has struck again to do what it knows how to do best- TO KILL!!! What is horrible about it's attributes is that it kills wrong people during and while carrying out its dastardly and nasty duties!!! Otherwise how can it strike at this time and touch our BABA David Olubiyi and robbing the family ,friends and humanity of the ...
Deacon D. O. Olubiyi was like a father to me. He was a nice and a gentle man. A committed Baptist man. I can remember the first Owerri convention, we were lodged in a small hostel, but Baba lodged us in a much nicer space as delegates of EBC. He was always available for counsel and he appreciated my closeness to mama, telling me frequently that I w...
babasola vaughan MAN PROPOSES BUT GOD DISPOSES I had marked on my phone diary the date of 12th September as a date when I would wish to visit Late Papa Deacon Olubiyi to wish him well as that would have been his 87th birthday. I had thought of bringing along with me Pa Deacon Owoade and Mama Owoade possibly on a train journey so as to give Papa and Mama the experience of the train journey. Well, as humans, we can only plan, but it all depends on God Almighty. Deacon Olubiyi was our Festac Fellowship leader for many years when he was in Lagos. It was always a pleasure to dig into the Scripture under his leadership and Late Mama Olubiyi was always a wonderful hostess with the grand twins tagging along. 'Life of great men all remind us' so says Longfellow. I did learn so much from Baba Deacon Olubiyi in his lifetime 'to make my lufe sublime' and I thank God that Baba left a veritable legacy. May the good Lord continue to strengthen the family especially given the earlier unfortunate circumstance of July. It is well Dc Sola Adelakun
I remember growing up a timid and a shy little girl and always going behind closed doors whenever we had guests until they left. Daddy, you came to visit one of those days which became a regular pattern with my Dad and somehow was able to convince me that people could be friendly. Since then, the rest has been history. You were an epitome of peace...
We thank God for the life of Deacon Olubiyi. He has been somebody who loves God and spread the gospel of God. Deacon Olubiyi has been a good friend of my parent - Mr Oladapo and Deaconness Yetunde Tubi. He loves them very much that any occasion both him and the wife are always present, which we are very grateful for. When I was posted to Calabar f...
TRIBUTE TO DEACON DAVID OYEBAMIJI OLUBIYI It is with gratitude to God almighty for a life well spent, that i must commiserate with the entire Pa D. O Olubiyi's family on the demise of your dear respected father. Baba Olubiyi was an icon and a very well respected community leader in fiditi and indeed a lover of the town. I first got to know abo...
I was privilege to meet daddy when i was told to come and examine his eyes and then check his eyes pressure. Luckily for me that day was his birthday celebration and he was looking good and happy as always. My doctor/patient relationship with daddy was like father and son interactions. The little time i spent with daddy will forever be appreciated....
Samuel Adetunji Our icon, Deacon David Oyebamiji Olubiyi has gone to rest. May God repose his soul.
FIDITI PROGRESSIVE UNION On behalf of the Fiditi Progressive Union ( home and in diaspora) we commiserate with the family of late Pa Deacon David Oyebamiji Olubiyi on the demise of Pa Deacon Deacon David Oyebamiji Olubiyi at the ripe age of 87 years. Fiditi has experienced the exit of another icon, very intelligent and a reputable great fat...
Tribute on Deacon David Oyebamiji Olubiyi: I came in contact with Deacon David Oyebamiji Olubiyi when he was posted to Calabar as Comptroller of Federal Immigration Service Calabar. He was returning from India. I was then the Vice Principal of Federal Government Girls'College Calabar.We became friends when he came to seek admission for his daughter...
PA Dcn David Oyebamiji Olubiyi Words cannot express my Relationship with him. It can be said that he was my father because I knew him as a father since I was a child. At a point in time during my schooling in Lagos, he would pick us up at Tinubu. He was working at the Airport and my School was at Agege. He would drop us at airport junction. ...
Some leaders are heavy-handed and domineering, with them, people have no wriggle room, they have to bend to the wishes of the leader lest they be broken to pieces. Some leaders are eloquent and charismatic, people follow them because their speech stimulates others into action - albeit temporarily. Some leaders are evil geniuses, they manoeuvre peop...
Oladayo Popoola The Exit of a Good and Complete Gentleman; Pa Deacon David Oyebanji Olubiyi
A tribute to a great Daddy. I will use this medium to eulogize and celebrate a great man , an Icon and amiable gentleman who lived a life that was indeed reflective of ‘optimism’, he followed just a dream to build a life through hard work and persistence, ‘gratitude’- always thankful for all he had, he was contented and a noble man, a trait that...
Daddy had been a wonderful father to me. Amazingly, he remembered all of my children’s names. He would mention each and everyone of them (although we’re thousands of miles away and he’d never met two of them) A loving father and grandfather indeed! Daddy had sown the seeds of beauty, value and excellence throughout his life. As we’re celebrating a ...
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