Pa Zacchaeus Sunday Akanbi Olojede was born on the 18th of March 1934 to Late High Chief David Abati Olojede and Madam Felicia Ajembe Olojede (both of blessed Memories) at Itoki Abeokuta Ogun State. His father was a pioneer transporter in Itoku (popularly known as baba o ni moto Itoku ) and was the first man to buy a car in Itoku. While his mother was a merchant trader. His father was the Asipa of Itoku community.
Pa Sunday was the first son of his parents. He attended Saint Pauls Primary Schoollgbore Abeokuta Ogun State in 1942, after his elementary education, he proceeded to Lisabi Grammar Schoolldiaba Abeokuta where he had his secondary education in 1947. He captained the school football team during his secondary education. After his secondary education, he proceeded to Lagos where he worked with African Alliance Ltd as a clerical officer, years after he travelled to Britain to further his education. He attended Wimbledon Technical College, London where he obtained a Higher National Certificate (HNC) Business Studies with Distinction in1968. Then he obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Office Administration and Business Computing at Northwest Polytechnic London (now the University of North London).
Pa Sunday returned to Nigeria from the United Kingdom in 1970. and worked with First Bank Plc but not for long as he got a better offer from Central Glass Ltd Ikeja Lagos, where he was employed as an accountant from 1971 to 1973. Pa Sunday’s exceptional work ethic and qualities gave him several job opportunities. He worked with the Lagos state government in the ministry of health as a senior accounts officer, he was in charge of the payment of all the nurses in Lagos state by then. 1973 to 1977. After leaving Lagos state government he worked with Fisko Construction Engineering Co. LTD as an Administrative Manager from 1978 to 1980. He also worked with Techno-Crete limited as the Office Manager in charge of accounts and administration from 1981 to 1985. He was one of the pioneer staff at Towergate Insurance Plc Abeokuta Ogun State, where he worked as an accountant then later the Credit controller from 1986 to 1996. Pa Sunday was a member of some professional bodies including, Institute of Credit Management, Institute of Management and Graduate Institute of Traffic Administration London
Pa Zacchaeus Sunday later worked at Equity Merchant and General Assurance Ltd as Manager (Finance & Admin) from 1997 to 1999. He retired from active service in 2001. Pa Sunday was happily married to wives and blessed with wonderful and loving children and grandchildren. Baba was born and baptized under the Anglican Communion. During his childhood years he attended Saint Paul’s church Igbore Abeokuta, he was a member of the church choir. He later went to Saint Peters Ake where he was an active member. His father was one of the foundation members and a strong pillar of All Saints Church Itoku. Until his demise, baba was a committed member of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church Mushin, where he worshipped for almost fifty years. He is an active member of ACF in Holy Trinity Church Mushin. He is also an active member of the Young men Improvement society and wives. He once held the post of vice president of both societies.
A dear husband with a heart of gold. My move, my strength booster and the husband of my youth. Living with you for more than four decades has been an amazing time. I cannot forget your motivational words that always inspire me to be a strong woman. I and the children will keep in the endless love you always displayed among the family, siblings and neighbours. You are kind and generous to a fault.
WE WILL MISS YOU!!!
Till we meetto part no more ADIEU Pa Sunday Akanbi Olojede -Itoku iro, Omo Aroku Rorun, Ato kekere a’benu jegejege Eo la’are, gbogbo yin Ie nje baba, Omo areku, omo areku, oja rnata , Omo ajeran seke, foti yonu, Eku to e gbe 10 soja, te ko ta ta lenpe legungun, Omo pa’ou yaya ni’gbale
Sun re ooo!
–Omotola Morayo Olojede Jp
Huh!!! I will never forget these dates 24 Nov 2021, the last time we met and 24 Dec 2021, you are gone.
I missed the sound of your voice, wisdom and understanding in your advice and you are loved beyond words. Your life is a blessing to us and your memories is to be treasured more than Gold. Well done, good and faithful servant of God. Enter into the joy of your master
–Oladele Peter Olojede
I grew up to know you, both as my father and my mother when you saw I was of age to get married, and this seem not coming on time, you played a very significant role, in making this a reality. Days in the UK you were my closest partner, you took me to school and always inconvenient yourself to bring me back from school.
The year 2020, I was coming from an outing late in the night and I couldn’t get back to my residence, due to traffic, I called him, that I will be passing the night with him, he said no problem, when I got to him, at that late hour of the night, despite his age by then (86) he still took time to prepared supper for me. Whenever am on an outing of a far distance, he keeps calling from time to time to know of my well being. Daddy, I will miss a lot from you, both the father and mother care. Still love you and will always love you again and again. Daddy Good Night, have a nice sleep in the bosom of your Lord.
–Oluwole Olojede
Baba Biola, Baba Re re!!! Words fail me as I pen down my final tribute to you Daddy, memories of every moment you spent nurturing, leading, protecting and guiding me flash constantly through my head since you left us. My best moments with you would continue to be during my secondary days in Abeokuta, you were a strong-willed man, a man after God’s heart, You thought me how to struggle and hustle like a man, you constantly put God and your family first even till your very last breath. If I come to this life a thousand times Baba Biola I wouldn’t think twice before picking you has my father over and over again, The story of that of our family is that of a family that moved from grass to grace and I’m happy God blessed you and kept you to enjoy the fruit of all your sacrifices and labour. I promise you that I’ll inculcate all the values you instilled in me into my kids and always remember you baba mi. I love you so much and I miss you, till we meet and part no more baba Biola. Dad, as I reflect on the fact that you have gone to be with Jesus, that you are no longer here on this earth with all its cares and worries, I can’t help but be glad that you’re going to be resting in Him. But then I also remember that I will no longer hear your counsel, and especially your prayer.
–Abiola Olusesi
Dad, as a little boy you’re everything to me; you nurtured me as my father and mother, you encourage me to be diligent in my studies. I still remember all those school run arithmetic quizzes that you bombarded us in your car. Yeah, then I might not have appreciated those days, but that foundation set me on the right track. As a young man, you taught me resilience and to live intentionally, also the act of getting a good deal and bargain. I understand that now as I’m grown. Thanks for teaching me to do it myself if I really wanted something, never let anyone drag me down! You were never shy to use all your contacts and resources whenever I or anyone needed help, you were always willing to be poured out. You were selfless, kind, loving, trustworthy, ambitious, hardworking, affectionate, attentive, amiable, charming, benevolent, understanding, empathetic, tolerant, kind-hearted, big-hearted, considerate. I could go on and on about what a good-natured person you are, and I know I am repeating myself here, but you did so much for me and meant so much to me that I want to shout it out loud for all to hear. You lived for others, always helping others. I am happy that I’m one of your children & I’m so glad you are a grandfather for my children. Your memory will not die in me … Dad, you are in my heart. Adieu
Olakunle Olojede
Daddy, words will fail me to describe your love and care and support through these years. You have been a source of strength and hope and encouragement for me. When I lost courage and every self believe, you never stopped believing in me. Daddy, you are a family man, despite the little resource available to you, you were able to support both your family and extended family.
Many times, you will bring home meat pie from office meetings for us to share part of your day. Daddy, you thought us to be diligent, selfless, kind and understanding. Daddy you, have fought a good fight, You have finished the race, you have kept the faith. Now there is in store for you the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to you on that day. Will always love you.
–Oludotun Olusegun Olojede
I find it hard to believe you are gone after plans of having a Christmas party with you and also to sing “Awa yin O Olorun” in the New year but God knows best. You trained us in the way of the Lord and his righteousness. You showed us tender and fatherly love while we were teenagers and even as an adult.
My loving and caring father, never joke about the welfare of his family members. My Daddy will always say that his joy to see us excel in life and I thank God that none of us is left behind. Daddy you carried me when I was a baby and I thank God that I was able to do the same before you left this world … Daddy, I am grateful to God that I was able to accomplish your wish and I have always adhered to your principles. My dad always says, he does sacrifice himself to protect his children. Nobody to say to me, pis call me when you get home, I wouldn’t sleep if I didn’t hear your voice on phone. Daddy, you have lived a fulfilled life and your legacy will live forever. I will forever love and miss you, Daddy.
–Babatunde Olojede
Even though I knew it was inevitable, I didn’t know it would come suddenly. I know the pain of losing my Father will perhaps never depart from me. I can only hope and pray it will ease with time as I process and get through it. How can I get over my Dad who had been there since and before I became aware of myself? Daddy would call and use 99% praying for me. You are such a caring and loving father and I would choose you again in my 2nd life.
I am grateful that I am becoming a more fully realized person, a more caring, compassionate, and empathetic person because of my Dad. The true measure of a man is how much love he gives; how selflessly he shares whatever he can to help others how consistently he lifts up those around him with a kind words, prayers, a compliment and a humble ear. By this measure, my Dad was immeasurable. I lost my Dad only in Body while your spirit lives. This is by far the most painful and heart-ripping and life-altering experience I’ve endured. I remain grateful and comforted knowing how much my beloved Dad positively affected the lives of others. Thank you Dad for all the love and sacrifices you made for me and most especially the education and morals. These have really brought me good success and taken me beyond imagination. Love from Kayode, Adikat, Elizabeth, William, Richard, Nathaniel and your Darling Whitney
–Olukayode Olojede
I’ll always cherish and remember you my beloved dad My dad, a lover of God and family. In my grief, I find great joy being your son. Your words and acts could have seemed wrong initially to me but I understood better when I was grown. Thank you dad for standing by me and my family and for your kind advice and love to us. We know you’re with your maker and we thank God for the life you lived dad. Keep on resting my great king and teacher Your last Born
–Opeoluwa Oluyinka Olojede
