Canada-based medical professional, Dr. Taiwo Olubanwo, is set to join members of the Oyebolu family in Abeokuta, Ogun State, to lay his father-in-law, High Chief Amos Sunday Oyebolu, to rest, as the family unveils detailed burial arrangements for the revered patriarch.
High Chief Oyebolu, the Agba Akin of Siun Land, passed on August 8, 2025, the same day he marked his 88th birthday, bringing to a close a life the family describes as dignified, impactful, and devoted to service.
Born on August 8, 1937, into the family of Chief Samuel Oyebolu of Igbore, Abeokuta, the late high chief lived an exemplary life defined by dignity, resilience, leadership, and unwavering devotion to family, community, and faith.
To honour his enduring legacy, the family has carefully planned a five-day burial programme spanning Lagos State and Ogun State, bringing together relatives, associates, community leaders, and well-wishers from within Nigeria and the diaspora.
The burial rites will commence on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with a Club Special Wake Keep in his honour. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, activities will continue in Lagos State with a Lying-in-State followed by a Service of Songs, allowing family and friends to pay their final respects.
On Thursday, December 18, 2025, a Commendation Service will be held in Lagos, after which the body of the late high chief will be conveyed to Abeokuta, Ogun State, for a Wake Keep later the same day.
The final burial ceremonies will take place on Friday, December 19, 2025, with a Burial Service at St Paul’s Cathedral Church, Oke-Igbore, Abeokuta, beginning at 10:00am. This will be followed by the interment and a reception ceremony at OK Events Centre, 1st Avenue, Ibara GRA, Abeokuta. The burial programme will conclude on Sunday, December 21, 2025, with a Thanksgiving Service, marking the formal close of the funeral rites.
Prominent among family members coordinating the burial arrangements is Canada-based Dr. Taiwo Olubanwo, son-in-law of the deceased, who, alongside other members of the Oyebolu family, is set to give the respected patriarch a befitting and dignified farewell.
A Life of Service, Integrity and Faith
High Chief Amos Sunday Oyebolu began his educational journey at All Saints Anglican Primary School, Owode Egba, before proceeding to Ogbe Methodist School, Abeokuta, where he completed his formal education between 1950 and 1954. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Lagos in search of broader opportunities.
His professional career commenced with Oning Nigeria Limited, where he served as a clerical officer for four years. In 1960, he joined the UAC Group, working as a Sales Officer at Kingsway Stores, Lagos. Over the course of 18 years, he served diligently in Ibadan, Kano, and across various departments within the organisation, earning respect for his consistency and professionalism.
In 1978, he transitioned to Alraine Shipping Agencies Nigeria Limited as a Senior Accounts Officer, where his exceptional honesty, discipline, and work ethic earned him two promotions within his first year—a rare testament to his competence. He later joined Roro Terminal Nigeria Limited, Apapa, serving as a Payroll Accountant until his retirement in 1985.
Even in retirement, High Chief Oyebolu remained industrious. He established Bolus Enterprises, a private firm with interests in real estate, which he managed with integrity and foresight until 2015, when health challenges required him to scale back active operations while still providing oversight.
Beyond his professional pursuits, the late high chief was a devoted Christian and a pillar of his community. In the 1980s, he selflessly offered part of his residence as a temporary vicarage for St. John’s Anglican Church, Iju Ishaga, during the reconstruction of its official vicarage—an act that reflected his generosity and deep commitment to the church.
In recognition of his immense contributions to community development and service to his hometown, he was conferred with the traditional title of Agba Akin of Siun Land, a distinction that underscored the respect and admiration he commanded across generations.
Despite living a polygamous life, one of his most enduring legacies was the peace, unity, and harmony within his household, with all his wives living together amicably until his passing. A gifted storyteller and custodian of family history, he mentored his children, grandchildren, and others with wisdom, humour, and deeply rooted values.
High Chief Amos Sunday Oyebolu is survived by his wives, children, grandchildren, and an extended family who continue to celebrate his life, uphold his values, and cherish his memory.
As Abeokuta prepares to receive guests from far and near, the Oyebolu family has described the burial rites as a “glorious exit of an icon”—a fitting tribute to a man whose life was well lived, deeply cherished, and profoundly impactful.
