TRIBUTES

ANTWOINE, as I fondly call him ... AS CUT SHORT !!! One minute he was sunshine, light and life, helping We have been together for so long From primary school to adulthood. He was such a lively soul, bringing friends and family together always. I Never thought of the end like this or so soon ... ANTWOINE is someone who pulls you up out of the deep water when you’re drowning. He will drop everything to help or listen and never asks for anything in return. I remember our Primary School days, Olusegun was living with an uncle at the time with 3 other boys while I lived in my father’s house living largely but like a slave, as my father was rich but had many wives with my own mother already late, life was unbearable but Olusegun housed and fed me at that young age. He felt so responsible for us all... We regularly eat in the toilet, to hide the extra food, my own portion from his uncle. The toilet we washed frequently to make sure it was clean enough for food consumption... I remember how we got into secondary school ... Tony went to secondary without me as he was brilliant, laughing, as I didn’t make the first list ... he checked daily and helped me gained admission to the same school. I could go on and on but ANTWOINE is a rare, one in a million kind of man. He introduced me to the Lions Club where we visited the whole world together ... We enjoyed festac 77 together ... We experienced the good, the bad, the ugly, the beautiful and the list is endless. His office then on Bode Thomas was our hangout and meeting point, for all friends. ANTWOINE is actually my closest, longest and oldest friend ... Been sitting around and wondering, watch the days go by. I look at all the pictures and ask, why did you have to die? You've always been there for me, because you were my best friend, and I was always there for you, until the very end.. With the loss of you, I've learned to live for each day. And take it as a blessing, Knowing it may not always be this way. I've learned a life can be taken in the blink of an eye. And only Heaven really knows when That person will have to say "Goodbye." Even though I have missed you even before your death. I think about you every day, you'll always be my best friend, Goodnight ANTWOINE your journey has now ended. Your struggles now ceased Time to close your eyes to happy dreams And wake to eternal peace. May your Soul Continue to Rest In Perfect Peace Kareem Tejumola (Tej) friend and brother

We celebrate the departure of a Colossus Youth Leader. Lion Adedoyin positively impacted the lives of our members during the 1980s decade as the Leo Advisor for Both Yaba & Ikoyi Leo Clubs. He also engrained himself to a generation of Leo adolescents members nationally as a pioneer member of the inaugurating Leo District Conference in 1985. Lion Adedoyin used his resources both intellectually and financially to envision the Youths of that period to reach for the Skys and pursue lofty dreams. He was an enthusiastic infectious individual, talked the talk and walked the talk. A witty humorous communicator with abundance of words of wisdom. Today, young men and woman are taking giant steps at far reaching locations on planet Earth living the dreams of which Lion Adedoyin played profound roles. We thank God for the grace to have met and associated with Lion Adedoyin. The International Fellowship of 80s Leos send our condolences to the Adedoyin Family and the Lions International Multiple Districts. Lion Adedoyin will forever remain dear and immortalised in our individual and corporate memory. May his soul rest in peace. Garrie Oghidi Sr President International Fellowship of 80s Leos FRIEND

TRIBUTE TO LATE (PDG) ANTHONY OLUSEGUN ADEDOYIN As President of The Lagos Eko Lions Club in 1997/98 Lions year when PDG Anthony Olusegun Adedoyin was District Governor of Lions District 404 Nigeria, I witnessed a man with high sense of commitment to service and single-mindedness on purposeful leadership in our departed Hero. His was not a flamboyant leadership rather, a gentle, easy-going and quietude. War On Illiteracy (WOI) was his district-wide programme and it succeded a lot as one of the beneficiaries at Lagos Eko Lions Club level is now a highly placed officer in Lagos State Ministry of Education.  Robert H. Schuller said "Everyone was fixing the blame nobody was fixing the problem" PDG Adedoyin would rather fix the problem than fix the blame. He was a down-to-earth frank in his opinions. Together with one of his friends, Late PDG Kayode Osun-Benjamin, he knew how to enjoy life and he did enjoy his life.  May the gentle soul of our service personified PDG Anthony Olusegun Adedoyin PMJF, NLCF rest in peace. Kola Oyekanmi PCC FRIEND

GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. TRIBUTE TO LATE PDG ANTHONY ADEDOYIN. pmjf, nlcf. Good people die everyday. Yet not all of them affirm for us the goodness in humanity and leadership the way Daddy Tony Adedoyin did. I was privileged to have PDG Tony Adedoyin as my District Governor when I was Club President of Akure Owena Lions Club. He always came across with his baritone / deep throated voice with good command of English delivered in unmistakable terms that never left you in doubt as to the import of his message. His tenure marked a pet project that seemed so ordinary as it were, but turned out as a far reaching project that revolutionized academics in Nigeria. War on Illiteracy , WOI, gave to some matured and elderly the opportunity and ability to read and write till today. I wouldn’t be surprised if the notable Lions Clubs International Project tagged “Reading Action Program” took it’s roots from Tony Adedoyin’s “WOI”. Uncle Tony’s tenure as DG in the then District 404 Nigeria turned out quite impactful. He had a unique Leadership style that was so accommodating that every subordinate was put at ease. During my year as Club President, our first son, Olatunbosun, then a ten-year old, won a Lions Clubs raffle ticket club star prize which was a return ticket to London courtesy KLM. In the course of processing the implementation of the prize, I had to travel to Lagos with some documents for my DG Adedoyin to endorse. I got to his office in Surulere and met him with a couple of friends dealing with a robust Amala meal. My quintessential DG insisted that I join in the meal before I presented my case and alas...I got my feel of dining with the elders after which he gladly endorsed my said documents. Late PDG Adedoyin was humility personified and believed passionately in developing the youths, particularly the Leos in the Lions family. My final testimony is to acknowledge the fact that today, I am blessed with a couple of distinguished elderly gentlemen, Lion Chief Fawole and Uncle Tej, also of Yaba Lions Club, who were bosom friends of Uncle Tony Adedoyin, and who today are in the nucleus of my elderly confidants and role models. Late PDG Tony Adedoyin came into Lionism, he saw and he conquered. Not only did he conquer in Lionism, he more importantly conquered in his chosen career and profession both of which he further utilized for the betterment of Lionism. He certainly would be surely missed in our gatherings. ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO HIS CARING AND LOVING SOUL OH LORD OUR GOD. Adieu............. Olumuyiwa Tokunbo Jegede. MD 404 Council Chairperson, 2020/21. FRIEND

GLORIOUS EXIT OF A GREAT MAN OF SERVICE WITH A LIONS HEART So painful, Pa (Lion)Adedoyin had to leave us now but to every beginning, there must be an end. More importantly, as Lions , we will miss him greatly during our fellowship but proudly we will celebrate his life of concern and contributions to the needs of the underprivileged in our society. He served with his time, talent and treasure to make others happy. Pa Adedoyin, left a worthy legacy as a distinguished Lion Leader, quintessential Past District Governor who lived to make a difference in life, leadership and service to humanity." And he served and served and served humanity ".till his last call to higher glory by God Almighty. Lynda and I commiserate with mama Adedoyin, the immediate and extended family members for the irreplaceable loss. Surely Pa Adedoyin 's club members (Yaba Lions Club), the Council of Governors will miss him more but the entire Lions family will forever cherish the great memories of the time, wisdom, compassion and love he shared and devoted to making our society better and safer for all. Indeed, we have lost a great advocate of Lionism, selfless Ambassador of service, forthright leader and Elderstateman whose leadership qualities, exemplary lifestyle, heart of kindness and commitment to service to humanity were not only impactful and unprecedented but highly commendable, graceful and worthy of emulation by all. We all love him but God Almighty loves him more. We therefore pray fervently to God Almighty to accept his sacrifice of service to humanity; strengthen the family and the entire Lions family to do greater exploits in service to humanity in his honour.. Oh Lord grant us peace and as we do our daily tasks, pray God, we do them greatly in exceedingly good health. .. May the soul of Baba Adedoyin rest peacefully among the faithful in heaven..Amen. Good night sir. Olatunbosun Okpeseyi (PDG) FRIEND

TRIBUTE TO PDG. ANTHONY OLUSEGUN ADEDOYIN It is with deep sense of loss but with profound gratitude to God for a life well spent in the service of God and humanity through the Lions Clubs International that we commiserate with the entire members of the Adedoyin family, his Church, friends and the entire members of the Lions Clubs International on the passing into glory of a great Leader, Elder Statesman, devout Christian and a Great Lion. PDG Adedoyin would be remembered as a gentle, peaceful, soft spoken, but firm, focused and genuinely loyal friend and brother, who strongly believed in total commitments in any position or situations he found himself in life and would jealousy guard any matters pertaining to personal ethics and integrity even in rendering charitable service. I recall his support to me as the District Governor of the Lions Clubs International with the formation of two new Clubs that are still doing well till date. I can proudly say that he gallantly fought the good fight of faith, fervently ran the race , patiently with hope, determined and focused and so positioned to receive the due rewards of the crown of life. We shall miss his wise counsel at our Council of Governors meetings . We pray God to comfort his family , friends and the Lions Family left behind ADIEU MY GREAT LION , TILL WE MEET TO PART NO MORE Engr.(Dr) Laitan Onolaja. OFR , HP LCIF AREA LEADER Engr.(Dr) Laitan Onolaja. OFR , HP LCIF AREA LEADER FRIEND

GOODBYE PDG ANTHONY ADEDOYIN pmjf, nlcf PDG Anthony Olusegun Adedoyin is a great man full of compassion and a philanthropist per excellence. Our significant meeting was at the All Africa conference February 4- 8, 2015 although we have met several times before that date. My PDG is very fluent in French and I took a good advantage of him especially when I need an interpreter or to pick up a new French word. We went into several places together with other members of our team. We look after each other and share quality time including some great jokes. It was indeed a memory trip for all of us. 1 Thessalonian 5:18 The bible says in everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ concerning you. He brought joy, happiness, and laughter to all who met him; you will be sorely missed by everyone. May his soul continue to sleep in the bosom of the Lord where absolute peace reigns. PDG Lekan Babalola collegue

TRIBUTE TO PDG ADEDOYIN Going through memories lane, I remember vividly well how my mum, Lion Victoria Ogbeyanu Boglo (PMJF) would never stop talking about the district governor, who brought lionizm to limelight once again. His dedication and passion to service, his ideas and styles used for service and his relentless efforts to help. Very upright and always love to make people smile. When I finally became a lion, it turned out to be the truth. Additionally, he was a man of peace, he believed that war, fight or anger cannot solve any problem.. The association has lost an hero and may the Lord grant you eternal peace just like the one you did on earth. Adieu sir. Rest in peace. Lion Kema B Ashibuogwu (PMJF) Multiple Council Sec 404 Nigeria Second Vice District Governor D404B1 Lion Kema B Ashibuogwu (PMJF) collegue

Tribute to PDG ANTHONY OLUSEGUN ADEDOYIN - PMJF NLCF - Life Member- Adieu and good night to a kind soul. My first impression of you when we met was that of compassionate Lions Leader with humility and easy going. Never a dull moment in your company. You had the knack for sincerity in your simplicity, and generous to a fault. You will surely be missed in the Lions family but we are rest assured that your good deeds will surpass any shortcomings, as you rest in the bosom of our Lord till we meet to part no more. Rest in perfect peace my PDG. PDG IDOWU OMOLOLA ANOBILI. fellow PDG

Tribute to a Great Lion Late PDG Antony Adedoyin you brought me to the Lions club as a member of Ikoyi Leo club in 1989 when I was your student then at the NHL, Training School in Ikoyi. You nurtured me to be whom I am today in Multiple District 404 Nigeria. You taught me French language to be able to understand the catering concept. I never left the catering world, it is what am using to sustain myself and family. You are a great Lion King and a great mover when it comes to humanitarian purposes. Good night Sir. Rest In Perfect Peace. Leo Lion Peter Adelagun 100%P Past Leo Club President of Ikoyi Leo Club 1995/96 Leo Year and Past President, Abeokuta Unique Lions Club 2009/2010 Leo Lion Peter Adelagun friend

He was a leader per excellence. Rest on great lions Ln Jennifer Benson-Akinremi Lions member

He was a leader per excellence. R.I.P great Lions Ln Jennifer Benson-Akinremi Lions member

PDG Anthony Olusegun Adedoyin was a mentor, role model and an epitome of service mindedness. His legacies in the Multiple District 404 Nigeria of The International Association of Lions Clubs will remain indelible. May his great soul Rest In Peace . Ano Anyanwu Club member

On behalf of the SHOBOWALE BENSON DYNASTY of Ikorodu at home and in the diaspora, we express our heartfelt condolences to the ADEDOYIN FAMILY on the passage to the great beyond of the PATRIARCH, Pa. ADEDOYIN. We pray that God will uphold the MATRIARCH, children and families he left behind the fortitude to bear his home-call and grant the deceased eternal rest, in Jesus name amen. Pa. Ajibade A. Benson and family In-law

Eulogy to the Great Lion! The Great Lion, as we fondly called him, was a man who enjoyed life, worked hard, and loved deeply. He understood the value of a good education, importance of a good work ethic, and perseverance in exceedingly difficult times. He actively encouraged those around him to be the best they could and do more than they thought they were capable of. He was kind and generous to a fault which endeared him towards many. He was also passionate about Lions club and this, in addition to his work, took him around the world. Today, we choose not to be sad or sorrowful, but rather, we have come to share the joyful memories of being privileged to know and love Uncle Tony, as he was fondly called by many. We celebrate the life and times of a great man who loved being happy and sure knew how to have a good time! Even in his last days on earth, he would still make jokes to cheer those around him up. This does not mean that we do not grieve, but we do so with hope and comfort, knowing that though he is departed from this earth, he is in a much better place. Pa Anthony Olusegun Adedoyin Adedoyin family family

A FATHER INDEED GOES HOME "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing" II Timothy 4:7 & 8 Those two verses of scriptures summarize the life of our departed father fondly called Uncle Tony. You meant a lot of things to me as you span the breadth of human experience full of joy, kindness and condescending to low level to make people like us a friend. Your absence will forever leave a huge void in our heart but as we celebrate and share our grief on your transition to higher glory we are consoled that you have overcome all the trials and struggles of life. I will always remember you for the love you show to all around you and how you were always ready to accept people with an open arm and trust. Baba, rest in the bosom of Christ our Redeemer until we meet and part no more! Olusi Oluwaseun

Tribute to the great Icon Death I heard is inevitable everyone Born of Woman shall return home someday. We shall miss you Daddy but God loves you more than the ways we do here, may your gentle soul rest in peace. Pastor G.O Sowemimo (Ileri Oba) Pastor G.O Sowemimo (Ileri Oba)

It is an honour and privilege for me to pay a tribute to a very special person in my life, my brother, Anthony Olusegun Adedoyin. My brother was one of my heroes in life, he had an irrepressible goodness and sense of humor. My brother was remarkable in so many ways to me and my family, Her lived his life to the fullest and touched so many people during his time here with us. As I began to reach out for the right words to express my thoughts about my brother , I remembered the many values and meaningful roles that he played thorough out his life. My brother is a family man, he loved his family profoundly, he was a devoted husband, father,uncle , friend and brother. I will sinceeely Thank you for your cares and love. I truly believe you are in a better place. Sleep on, till we meet to part no more. Mrs Modupe Adedoyin Mrs Modupe Adedoyin SISTER

Grandpa Mi! You'll be sorely missed. You were many things to many people, but a father to me. You were a man of integrity with a large heart to accommodate everyone. During your last years, you were concerned about the welfare of those around you, to the extent that you gave me a deadline of bringing a spouse home (smiling). Funny as it was, it really touched my heart. Memories of your last birthday will always be remembered. As you had a nostalgic moment listening to Ebenezer Obey, you were happy and full of life. We are pained you are no more with us but know you're resting in our Lord's bosom. Rest on Grandpa. Louisa Wogu Louisa Wogu Family

A heart that is made of pure gold has stopped beating, one of the most hardworking hands have been put to rest as one way of God, showing us that he is interested in only the best. My grandfather was an exceptional man in all areas of his life; from raising four beautiful daughters to taking care of us his grandchildren he was he always did his best Grandpa you were such an incredible person in life as it is through you that I got to learn and understand the gentle side of men. Even if we searched the entire universe, we are sure that we will never find a grandpa who is as loving and caring as you were to us and even if you are dead, you are not genuinely gone since your memories will live on in our hearts and minds because we loved you and we will never forget about you. You will remain in our hearts forever grandpa since there will never be any other person who can replace you in our hearts and souls and the great love we have for you. Toluwalase Kujore-Onifade (First grandson ) Toluwalase Kujore-Onifade First grandson

TRIBUTES TO DADDY AYINDE-GIWA Daddy was an honourable man who lived a life full of humility. Your generosity and kindness were evident in your relationship with family and friends. You were a role model, respected person, and a father to all who knew you. We are grateful and appreciate all you did for us. We take solace in the Almighty, even though you are no longer here with us, you are alive and at rest with the Lord. We pray the Almighty will comfort and strengthen the children, grandchildren, and the entire Adedoyin family. Chief Femi Ogbede's children Chief Femi Ogbede's children In Laws

Tribute to Lion elder Tony Adedoyin: Uncle, you left without a farewell, that's not fair o....! The shocking news of the death of Late Lion Elder Anthony Olusegun Adedoyin was received with grief by the entire members of the family. Uncle, knowing fully well that death is a transition from this world into eternity with God, we believe that with his humble nature, respect for all person, simple life which has no place for malice, he is gone to GLORY. 2king 4v26; Say's- Run now, I pray thee, to meet he, and say unto him, Is it well with thee? Is it well with thy wife? Is it well with the child? And he answered, IT IS WELL!!! PSA 146v1; Praise ye the Lord. Praise the Lord, O my soul. (Praise ye........; Heb. Hallelujah). Good Night uncle Tony and Goodbye. Rev'd Dr. Tona Adewole. Rev'd Dr. Tona Adewole. Family

Daddy Adedoyin aka Daddy Alaka. You are a father indeed. I will miss you greatly Your later days before your demise was great. You devoted your time and money to the service of the Almighty. Your labour is not in vain. Sleep well in the bosom of our Lord. I love you but God loves you more. Engr. (Mrs) Adenike Ogunsua Engr. (Mrs) Adenike Ogunsua Niece

TRIBUTE TO AN ICON OF OUR TIME..... ELDER LION ANTHONY OLUSEGUN ADEDOYIN DEATH no doubt is an inestimable end which must come when it will come. If it comes to a beloved one, the grief of all those affected as a result of the death can best be imagined, especially when it becomes very obvious that never again can such a fellow be seen or heard. With tearful eyes, I watched you and saw you pass away and although I love you so dearly, I could not make you stay. God broke our hearts to prove to us that He only takes the best. The life given us by nature is short but the memory of a life well spent is eternal. You lived a life that was full of joy and happiness. Whenever I think about you, I remember how humorous, witty and clever you are. It was so fun to be with you; you loved to laugh and have fun, and we adored you. I remember how you used to tell me funny stories about your childhood and schooldays. I always thought that you had an extraordinary childhood. Looking back, now I realize that it was not the events in your life that were extraordinary, but the way you faced them. You faced life with intelligence, courage and wit. This tribute is in honour of a man of many parts who throughout his sojourn on earth in the various places he worked and positions held and even after he retired meritoriously and engaged in private business and as a prominent community leader, was never found wanting. I will always miss you. But I have so many wonderful memory of you. I’II always think of you with a smile. EMMANUEL OYEKUNLE EMMANUEL OYEKUNLE Adopted Son

Guvnor Tony Adedoyin is an irreplaceable friend for anyone privileged to be close to him. He has a simple and welcoming smile for everyone. Ever willing and ready to give sound advice and necessary support to everyone in every distressful situation. He is older than many who are his friends, yet he relates to us all as pals of same age bracket on a first-name friendship basis. His wisdom from always acquiring books(rich library) and information from various sources sets him out as always deep, enriching and refreshing in constant encounters with him. "My Guvnor!" Sleep well as you rest in peace in the bosom of Christ Jesus who has always been your closest friend and the everlasting Savior for us all, Amen! OLU ADEMULEGUN (GOD'S PRO) Lion Member

ADIEU TONY! You have lived a happy and blissful life. You worked meritoriously in both public and the private sectors. You served diligently as member and District Governor of the Lions Club. You kept an unalloyed love for your wife and children. And in addition to all these, you embraced and accommodated the different shades of attitudes and actions of all us your friends with a loving disposition. Tony, you are greatly missed. May your soul rest in eternal bliss. Goodbye till we meet in the Great Beyond. My condolences to the entire family. Professor Funso Akere Professor Funso Akere Lion Member

Boda mi, Egbon mi, Baba mi, Ore mi ati Omo iya mi. You are all to me ; My hero, a great brother, my confidant and true friend. Your passing away came as a rude shock to me and the family you left behind. I cherish the moments we shared together, from the days of our humble beginnings up until the day you went to be with the Lord. You were a man of peace and compassion, a philanthropist and burden bearer. You never met a person in need that you didn’t find a way of helping. A role model, pacesetter, benefactor, mother eagle to some and a great father to all. Boda mi, you were an exceptional man. Your relationship with your family, both nuclear & extended as well as your sense of responsibility towards everything that concerns them, would always be remembered with a great sense of appreciation to God, for the great life you lived.We Bless God for the great spirit you had, for your service in His vineyard and to humanity and for the great life you lived. Your legacy of oneness, generosity, love and service that you lived out & instilled in us will forever be remembered. Sun re o : Omo arulogun bi afin Mrs Funso Olanrewaju Sister Mrs Funso Olanrewaju Sister

Dear Colleagues, Once again, the cold hands of a word we hate to pronounce again have grasped an illustrious son of our great country, an icon of our noble profession and the LIONS Club, Mr Anthony Olusegun ADEDOYIN, whom everybody, old and young, simply knew asTony. He left us on Wednesday 4th November 2020. After the loss in the recent past of the Senegalese, Momar Khary DIAGNE, the Burkinabe Herve SONGRE, both active members of AIIC (International Association of Conference Interpreters), and Ambassador Wisdom Baiye, who served at least six Heads of State/Presidents, it is now the case of Tony, a long- time General Secretary of NATI (Nigerian Association of Translators and Interpreters), the precursor of NITI ( Nigerian Institute of Translators and Interpreters), who took over from Abdullahi Kura, Translator/Interpreter in the Niger State House of Assembly, Minna. Tony was a foundation member of NATI, founded in i978, shortly after Nigeria’s hosting of the monumental FESTAC 77 ( 2nd World Festival of Black and African Arts and Culture), where he was one of the high-level translators and interpreters who worked as an in-house staff of the Festival’s International Secretariat Department of Documentation, of which I was Director. He worked alongside the then Dr Amechi Ihenacho, and Dr Iwara ( both of UI), Mr Ikhoive, Akinlami, Mrs Iwuji, Mrs Elizabeth Abangwu, Mrs Sifo, Oladipo Johnson, Nina Okagbue, Oyinda Daramola, Yinka Edu, two Cameroonians: Bembatoum and Otou Ngouini, the Togolese Gertrude Mensah and Mr Anthony, as well as Mrs Victorine Sagbo, one of two ladies, seconded from the Benin Ministry of Foreign Affairs, among others. The in-house translators also included two other Beninoises based in Nigeria: Irene d’ Almeida and Olga Simpson ( co-translators of Achebe’s ‘Arrow of God’). All of them it was who ensured the successful translation of the highly intellectual and technical papers presented by mainly black and African scholars at the FESTAC Colloquium, ‘Black Civilization and Education’. Other interpreters from Nigeria and other parts of Africa and other continents, recruited specifically for the one-month Colloquium, joined hands with Tony Adedoyin and other permanent staff to cover the Colloquium. They included Muyiwa Phillips, the Consultant for FESTAC interpretation, Lizzy Obileye, Malick Sy and Marie- Aida Diop (Senegalese), Komlan Ahli Bruce and Roch Andoch Bonin (Togolese), Nathalie Engmann (Ghanaian). When he eventually became a lecturer and later director at the Nigeria Hotels Training School, Ikoyi, he regularly took charge of the expenses incurred by the Association, just like at his office in Surulere after his time at the Nigeria Hotels. Tony’s achievement of great heights, untold generosity and total commitment were not limited to his translation milieu. Over the years, and until recently, he occupied all top posts and assignments in his Yaba LIONS Club where many impactful projects, all revenue-intensive, for the needy, the sick and the underprivileged bore his input and imprimatur. He naturally rose to become in 1996/1997 the Governor of District 404 (then the whole of Nigeria) of the International LIONS Club, the ideal locus for the philanthropy of the type his legendary generosity required for optimal performance. The Nigerian Institute of Translators and Interpreters (NITI) has lost an eminent member and the LIONS Club an iconic leader. May his soul rest in In peace and may the Creator of Heaven and Earth grant his family the fortitude to bear the loss. LION Prof. Ekundayo Simpson NITI, WAITI, AIIC LION Prof. Ekundayo Simpson Lion Member & Colleague

My memories of daddy bring to me a lot of joy and I would like to express these in 3 traits that I remember our daddy for. 1. Humility: Indeed, one of the key attributes that I always found quite endearing about him, is his level of humility. Whenever daddy addressed me, he never called me by name, he always used ‘e’ for me, this is the kind of humble person that he was and I truly admire him for that. 2.Kindness: He was also very kind and always ensured that I was comfortable and well taken care of whenever I visited my elder sister-mummy Sola Adedoyin. 3.Generosity: Daddy was always very generous and went to a great length to share what he had with others These are just a few of the traits/characteristics of daddy, he is a true giant that even though, we can’t see him now, his acts of kindness, love and the great personality that he had will continue to shine. May your soul find eternal rest. You will be greatly missed. Good night our amiable, ever cheerful " Bros Tony " as we fondly called you back then. Olubunmi Ogbede. Olubunmi Ogbede Sister In Law

It is with sadness but with gratitude to God that I pay this tribute on Lion Elder Anthony Adedoyin who slept in the Lord on 4th November 2020. I don't even know where to start from in my tribute to a father, a brother, a humble, simple and kind hearted man and most of all a child and lover of Jesus Christ. I met brother Tony as you were fondly called through your younger sister Mrs 'Funso Olarenwaju over 40 years ago and ever since then you took me as one of your younger sisters. Whenever we see , especially after Sunday service you will always ask after my husband and children. You took kin interest in the progress of my children this I will always remember and cherish about you. I thank God for the man that you were and the name you left behind in the household of God. Thank you for all your sacrifices and all that you did for the church of God when you were Chairman of our building Committee and I was your Deputy. I and the household of God, The Apostolic Church Idioro Assembly will always remember you lovingly. Sleep on Brother Tony in the bosom of the Lord till we meet to part no more. I commiserate most sincerely with the entire family for this loving and kind-hearted gentleman, Lion Elder Anthony Olusegun Adedoyin. Oluwa A da awa to ku si, odun a jina sara loruko Jesu. Amin. Professor Olubunmi Magbagbeola. Professor Olubunmi Magbagbeola. Family Friend

Bros Tony was a man of the people with a heart full of love and kindness, easy smiles and welcoming hand of fellowship. May the soul of the faithful departed rest in peace and rise in glory through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen Funke Ogbede Sis In Law

Dear Beloved, CONDOLENCE LETTER: LION ELDER ANTHONY ADEDOYIN PDG, PMJF, NLCF On behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of The AHI Residence Limited, we most respectfully convey our condolences to the family of LION ELDER ANTHONYADEDOYIN on his transition to glory. Lion Elder Adedoyin was our worthy Non-Executive Director whose footprints on the sands of time remain indelible. He was an outstanding professional whose actions were guided by ethical principles especially of integrity and dependability, whilst significantly contributing to the organization to uphold the hospitality industry globally acceptable standards. He never placed his personal interest above the corporate good in all his counsel and actions. It is our prayer that Almighty God will grant the family solace and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss whilst upholding his legacies and sweet memories. Please accept the sentiments of our heartfelt condolences, solidarity and support. Yours sincerely, For The Residence Limited Adenike and Uwemedimo Esiet Adenike and Uwemedimo Esiet Son & Family Friend

Baba mi owon. He calls me Sister Tope of Jesus. He will see me anytime he is in London. He said to everyone I’m his firstborn. Dad, I miss you. You left a great memory in my head. We couldn’t see you because of the lockdown. I know we shall meet again at His bosom. Great dad, you were. Adieu, Baba Temitope. Baba Oluwatoyin. Baba Oluwakemi. Baba Oluwabukola. Baba Wuraola and so many Olusegun’s. (Grandchildren’s). We all love you dad. Ogunlaja Temitope Adopted Daughter

TRIBUTE TO A UNIQUE AND UNCOMMON FRIEND Death is an unavoidable reality from which no living soul can be excluded. We hardly accept it as an indispensable incident to which we are divinely destined and whose inescapable victims we are unarguably subjected to be, as temporary pilgrims in the market place that the earth is . One of our strange weaknesses as human beings is, therefore, to unconsciously avoid including death as one of the compulsory debts that we are divinely constrained to pay. Imagining Antoine to die one day and so be irredeemably and unstoppably detached from me as my friend, had never crossed my mind. I had never, for one second, imagined that death could deal on me such a deft, wicked, irreparable and fatal blow of indefinitively snatching away from me, Tony , my unique and uncommon friend. He was so selflessly good and generous, so caring and sacrificial with his care, so warm and amiable in his concern for my interests, so committed and devoted in his friendliness, so understanding and open-minded in working out solutions with me to my problems , so selfless and attached as a confidant that I never thought he would ever depart from this side of life. The above qualities had been the content of the quality of Tony's friendship with me, since we became intimated to each other in 1965. Our initial contact was October 1962, when we became students of the Federal Advanced Teachers College at Akoka, at which we found each other belonging to the same academic group of French and English. Between 1962 and 1965, our relationship was mostly limited to being classmates and nothing more. At Akoka , we belonged to two opposite social and pressure groups, which virtually dominated the student life of our College at that time. While mine was more of a pressure group, made up of radical and rascally boys, whose tentacles were spread to the relationships between management and students and also to student activities in our College, Tony was the leader of a dancing group, the Alpha Stars Club, a group of gentlemen and women, whose major interest was ballroom dancing. By some strange coincidence, Tony and l became connected and in a way that was extremely intimate, only after we had graduated from Akoka. The intimacy became inseparable when we were offered a French scholarship to study the French Language in France, where we became like siamese twins. From then, we became indispensable to each other. We were deeply relevant to our reciprocal interests. We shared our time together. We had common friends and jointly explored, with enthusiasm and to the fullest, the social life of Toulouse, our university town. We understood each other very deeply, identified our individual strengths with insight and wisdom, reconciled most of our differences and fully enjoyed the blessings of friendship and oneness very well. From then, Tony became indispensable to my life. He even shared a flat with me and my wife in our first year of marriage. We spent a jolly good time together as excellent friends, made up of me, my wife and Tony, as our joint friend. Not one day did we have any quarrel. From then, Tony became a constant denominator in my family life. So, I also was to his, as soon as he became a family man.Thereafter, however busy and involved he was with his personal and career life, he always found time whenever I visited him to ensure that I was very warmly welcome and felt wanted. In him, I found a true and trustworthy friend, a reliable and dependable ally as well as a honest and frank confidant. He was straightforward and unfeigned in his interpersonal relationship with me and my wife. With his warmth, amiability and highly exuberant social life, Tony was at ease in connecting his friends to me, just as mine were connected to him. This was how his circle of friends grew very widely and across different social circles, professions and age groups, through which he became the rallying point of a variety of friends from different backgrounds, ethnic groups and tastes. We usually shared good time with one another in those unforgettable social gatherings and activities that constituted the exciting times of the past few decades of our lives. In all these social activities and interpersonal relationships, Antoine was always at his best; and very delightful as either the host or the guest! That role has now unfortunately expired forever, with Tony's change of mortality to immortality ! His home-call is a very heavy and painful loss to me and my wife, who always referred to him as "egbon mi". The loss would be really difficult to repair or redeem, as Tony was extraordinarily unique, superbly nice, extremely good and trustworthily friendly to forget. The redeeming joy, however, is that Tony died a good and devoted child of God. He was His co-worker and ambassador. He was His battle-axe and vessel unto honour, just as I have also derived a great pleasure to be.We have therefore both been targeting His heavenly kingdom as our eternal destination, abode and resting place .We are , through His grace, therefore both destined to spend our eternity with our Father and part no more, in Jesus' name. To God be all the glory! Adieu Antoine, mon ami bien aimé! Reste en paix !! Que la terre te soit légère!!! S. Ade Ojo Bosom Friend

Adieu to a great administrator and an intellectual giant, tremendously resourceful and wonderful leader, may your soul find peace with God. Anthony Akinsanya

Uncle Tony, I truly wish I could have shown you more appreciation for what you did for my family. In our darkest hours, you were among the few people that stood by us. It is my sincere desire that you have found mercy in the sight of God and you are looking down on us, waiting for the day we will all be reunited again. Thank you for everything. Aisha Enitan Mohammed Family Friend

You loved life, worked hard and valued education. Wuraola Adeyinka Daughter

ADIEU PDG ANTHONY ADEDOYIN A very rare gem is gone A gem rare enough but gone A gem with so much poise A very rare and sacred choice Anthony ADEDOYIN a lion reverred A lion Governor in time so reverred Anthony humorous without binge A Friendly being without hinge The service roaring family celebrates Your glasses clinging kings celebrate We celebrate our king of tongues Your praises will belong on tongues Adieu Anthony Adedoyin Adieu. Lion Adegboyega Ogunosun MJF (Lagos Akowonjo Lions club) Lion Member

My great lion with a great heart, Baba olowo worldwide. Grateful you saw the face of Jesus before you saw death.... your smile lives on.. Kemilolo Kemi Balogun-Victor Daughter

A mighty oak has fallen but he touched so many during his life that memories of him will live long afterwards. He achieved much and set high standards for himself and his friends. In return, he was loyal, generous and kind. I am grateful I had the chance to know him and to have shared so many fun times with him, his family and friends. Rest in peace and bon voyage Nick Long Colleague & Friend

TRIBUTE TO OUR BELOVED LION ELDER ANTHONY OLUSEGUN ADEDOYIN We can’t still fathom that you have gone so sudden, unexpected and won’t see you again. I am still waiting to wake up from my sleep to think it’s just a dream. Daddy was a devoted Christian, complete family man, bridge builder, & great philanthropist. He was never partial in his dealing with everyone. Gracious exit of wonderful father that took everybody as his children. Glory to God for the opportunity of being related to a rare creation Death is a DEBT that every human being shall pay Deeply sad to say good night to daddy, may your gentle soul continue to rest in perfect peace with light perpetual shinning on you. REV. & DEACONESS N. A. LAWAL Friend

Nick introduced me to him like I'm sure he did to you. Tony just like Nick Long ended up introducing me to the wide network of research. Thank you, Nick, for making me know this great man Dan Gikonyo Alice Nanga Mola Research Associate

Grandpa, when I heard about your death I cried because I will miss speaking French to you and you won't be visiting me and my brothers anymore so we will not have fun, as usual, waking up and taking you to the airport early in the morning anymore. Good night and goodbye our great Lion Au revoir grand-père, tu vas nous manquer notre grand Lion Jeremiah, Joseph, Joshua Adedayo-Benson The Adedayo-Benson Brothers (Tadebbs) GrandSon

Journey well our dear leader, you lived an exemplary life of service. You were not just a Lion by association by a Lion with the heart of gold, we will forever miss you sir; Lion (PDG) Tony Adedoyin PMJF, NLCF, LM. Ladi Awotinde Lion Member

A great Lion has taken a bow, a leader of leaders, a Lion Extraordinaire, a man of glam and candour and passionate philanthropy. Lion (PDG) Tony Olusegun Adedoyin PMJF, NLCF, LM was everything a distinguish Lion should be. He was a great ICON of service from Yaba Lions to the rest of the world. Baba as we fondly call him will be remembered for his so many good deeds. He moulded hundreds of us as LEOS till we've become the fine LION that we are today. Adieu BABA, may your spirit journey well. J Ndubueze Ejiofor Lion Member

GONE BUT NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, AS A LEGEND YOU WILL LIVE ON WITH US. My great lion! like I fondly like to call you. I feel so blessed to have you as my father and I am thankful for the wonderful life you have shared with me. You loved life and sure lived it to the fullest, ‘Mr Personality’! Whatever you set your eyes on, you do to the fullest. I am especially grateful that you spent the latter part of your life knowing Christ. Indeed, you are a great lion with a great heart. You valued education, life, humanity, always ready to push people to achieve more and eager to help when needed (in fact you are Mr, Yes and can't remember you ever say no to me!). Although growing up I felt you preferred others to your family because we are all girls but that pushed us to be better women not relying on anyone but God (but you apologise and later made up for it.) I remember how you stood by myself and my family when my husband lost his job and was losing himself and self-respect due to the present challenges and pressure of a family man. You made sure he stayed sane through those difficult times by calling him regularly, encouraging him, praying for him and even covering him up financially for these and many more we are forever grateful to you. I am grateful to God I got to see your last year December even though it was for a night but it was an answer to my prayer and the best hang out we had with you as a family in our new home and that meant a lot to the boys (Olusegun III & V as you named all the grandsons). I am also grateful to God you got to see and named your 7th grandson and 10th grandchild; Jeremiah Iyanuoluwa (your Olusegun the 7th). These memories we would cherish forever. I miss you each passing day but like Apostle Paul, you have fought the good fight of faith now rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ. I will always love you and you will always be forever in my heart. Apade lese Jesu ni bi ti ako niyara wa, ari arawa ayo morawa. Jesu ni ose alagawa. (Your Daughter), (Lion) Oluwabukola Adedoyin-Benson Oluwabukola Adedoyin-Benson Daughter