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Pa, Stephen Dada Olowosegun was born on 1st February 1931 to the family of Late Obaba and Ajisomo Olowosegun of Ijemu Ayan clan of Ayede-Otu, Odolu, Kabba. The young Stephen Dada Olowosegun started his educational career in 1947 at St. Andrew’s Primary School, Kabba, Kogi State.
Between 1947 and 1953, he obtained the first leaving Certificate. Shortly after completion of his Primary School education, a relation took him to Kaduna in the Northern region of Nigeria for greener pasture and to build a career that would take him out of poverty and establish him as man for bright future because he became an orphan at early stage of his life.
In pursuance of his educational and career development, Baba applied for sponsorship in an Intermediate Construction Course (Building/Civil Engineering) at Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna and with the help of God between 1970-1974, he obtained Intermediate Construction Certificate. Furthermore, his love for education gingered him for further training in Advanced Construction Certificate Course (Building/Civil Engineering) between 1974 and 1976 at the same Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna. He also did some short training courses in Management Development programmes within Nigeria. He attained these feats while the children were also pursuing their educational careers at various levels of the career development.
Baba Stephen Dada Olowosegun joined the services of Northern Nigeria Government under the Colonial Government in the Ministry of Works and Water Resources on the 19th March,1959 as Craftman Grade 1 staff of the establishment. Being an ambitious and courageous person, he applied for practical training on apprenticeship for Radio Electrical Services in 1963 with M & B Radio Electrical Services, Kaduna. In 1967, he transferred his services from Northern Nigeria Government to the newly created Kwara State to the Ministry of Works where his duties/assignments took him through nooks and crannies of old Kwara State. He served as Yard Superintendent (YS) as he's being popularly called by his colleagues and admirers; and also he served as the Building Maintenance Officer, Kwara State Government House before his redeployment to Kogi State.
As fate will have it, at the creation of Kogi State Baba was deployed to the State, he served for a short time at the Ministry of Works, Kabba area Office where he retired as Assistant Chief Superintendent of Works in 1993.
In his community and religious activities, Pa. Stephen Dada Olowosegun a cherished patriarch and esteemed community leader, became the Head of his clan (Olori Ebi) for Ijemu Ayan of Ayede-Otu. A bridge builder par excellence among his people and community as a whole. Baba Stephen lived a long and fulfilling life, marked by unwavering faith, dedication to his family, and selfless service to his community. Also, a lover of the things of God. Baba’s commitment to his faith was evident in his active involvement with the church. In 1991, he had the opportunity to perform Christian Holy Pilgrimage to Jerusalem to witness significant points of his Christian faith. His spiritual journey was deeply connected to St Andrews Cathedral Church, Kabba Dioceses, Kabba, Kogi State, Nigeria, where he worshipped and served diligently in various capacity. His contributions to the church and the broader community left an indelible mark, earning him the admiration and respect of all who knew him.
Baba, a devoted husband, was married to his beloved wife, Mama Modupe Janet Olowosegun ( nee Adeyemi). Together, they nurtured a robust family, raising children with love, wisdom, and strong moral values based on Biblical principles. Baba’s legacy is one of deep family bonds, and his children continue to embody the principles and virtues instilled in them by their father. They were blessed with children and grandchildren. To God be the glory in Jesus name
Pa. Stephen Dada Olowosegun JP will be remembered not only for his dedication to his family and faith but also for his enduring kindness, integrity, and the countless lives he touched. He loved reading and encouraged anyone that comes in contact with him never to stop reading and learning new things. His spirit will forever remain a guiding light for those who had the privilege of knowing him.
ORIKI BABA WA
PA. STEPHEN DADA OLOWOSEGUN
ORIKI BABA WA
PA. STEPHEN DADA OLOWOSEGUN
Baba gha, okunmayon, ayan molodu,
Oloduremo, omo eka loju erin, omo roro wu pere laga, bobo siti, bobo somukun,
Omo olusu akale doro be,
Omo olohan dun royin li Gbagbo ajoji agbedo de be kaje,
Omo ugbowosu nsu, okuku mugbo ghin surugudu
Omo ti Baba Obaba Olowosegun, arewo pon bi omi
Omo ti Baba Obarafo Olowoetan, afo lila afo,
Omo ti Baba Mesebi, Obajemu agbo bi opon,
Omo lile tobitobi aiye ghonyin dabare,
Omo alanide ko don ohun nijana, Omo olusu akale doro be,
Omo olohan dun royin ayan jano mefa,
Odara elekeje oju owe mo porogodo
Omo ahe, omo asi, omo amu ka gege
Omo olodu remo, omo Obajemu agbon bi opon
Omo Obaro ugbosu, ugbosu nsu, okunkun su biribiri
Omo ajeji kela, omo lan kede lu gbosu
Omo olile sofi jiya jiya
Omo Ajisomo, Omo olile ni ojin,
Omo olile ni ejere,
Omo olile li owe,
Omo olile li omidudude
Omo olile li ilaro,
Omo Obani kini, keji
Omo Oba makun
Omo olile li pakunkun
Omo olile li idiwoke
Omo olile gbogbo Aiyede otu,
Omo olile Bolorunduro Out titi de apakan Aiyetoro Egunbe
Omo olile li gbolodo,
Omo olile li ekuro gbegbe
Wokare mayon, ayan jana, jana, meje odara elekejooju owe mo
Orun re o, orun re o Babawa odigbose
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Cheers to a life well spent and may heaven bless you with it’s best.
Baba was such an epitome of love, a caring father. A fulfilled man, because all the godly virtues displayed are mirrored in the lives of his God faring children that happens to be my family friends.
Baba, we will also continue to intentionally strive to meet together at the feet of our Lord Jesus Christ on the last day.
Continue to rest in peace.
We thank God for the life Daddy lived and the lives he touched.
Papa, you were the epitome of love and humility. To you all were relevant and well treated.
An exemplary child of God. A fantastic husband, outstanding father, loving grandpa and a friend to all ( age not withstanding).
Your kindness is song home and abroad.
You have done well Sir! May your great legacy continue to live beyond now.
I can only imagine the rejoicing in heaven of a great soldier back home…
Baba rere… E sun re o…
Although we celebrate a life well-lived, filled with numerous achievements, generational impact, and heartfelt testimonies, the pain of losing you lingers.
You lived a remarkable life of care, selflessness, commitment, and humility. Your leadership guided our family physically and spiritually, introducing us to Christ. Your sacrificial love benefited both biological and non-biological children.
Your kindness knew no bounds, even in your final hours. Your generosity towards an accident victim, rejected by the hospital due to inability to pay, was legendary. You instructed one of your children to contribute to the bill, ensuring the victim's survival. This act left an indelible mark on the victim's family.
Your lessons remain etched in our hearts. The first among them is, *NEVER FIGHT OVER MONEY*, whether with friends or strangers and the second is, *BE GOOD AND FAIR TO ALL*.
You are the greatest of all men to us, your children. A phenomenon, a hero, and a conqueror in life and death. Your exemplary life inspires generations.
We thank God for your life's impact, nine decades of love and guidance and triumph over pain and suffering.
Rest in peace with our Lord Jesus Christ until we meet again.
*JESUS IS LORD.*
Rest on Baba
Sun re o. Baba oninu ire.
We will all miss you.
We would miss you sir.
SUN RE O,TITI A O FI PA DE L'ESE JESU OLUGBALA.
When I went home in April last year, he said to uncle Kayode and myself that if the Lord came quickly for him, this might probably be the last time we would see him. For me it was actually the last.
May he rest on, compassionate father.
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We will come together to remember and pay tribute to the wonderful person. While we reflect on the transition of our dear Father, we also aim to cherish the moments shared and the joy brought into our lives. Your presence would mean a great deal to us during this time of remembrance and reflection.
