Naomi JP writes Tribute to her late Dad High Chief Abiodun Aaron Alabi Oyeyipo (AKA Alabi-Ijan). Who would have turn 80 years of age on December 25^th 2016 but died in July 2010 at age 74 years.  

High Chief Abiodun Aaron Alabi Oyeyipo

Ajiroba Abiodun Alabi-Ijan in the 80s

High Chief Abiodun Aaron Alabi Oyeyipo

Alabi-Ijan my valiant, Wonderful man, Devoted and Loving Dad, Doting father, Dependable, Faithful Friend, Solid Confidant Compassionate man, Excellent, Administrator, Passionate visioneer, Tran parentally, Honest, His love for his family, friends and even his Community Ijan-Otun at large was unsurpassed.

Alabi-Ijan my dad was a doting father, nothing was too much to give to people who are in need. Alabi was a man of Excellent and perfection, he was passionate about his beliefs. Alabi-Ijan my wonderful dad belief in the philosophy of “LEON DUGUIT” The Social Solidarity, that people should be free to others, Equality of all men, that all men are equal and that no one should live in isolation, Love one and another, and love your neighbor as you love yourself and show humility at all time.

Alabi-Ijan was a problem solver, a Community leader with selfless man, He was a Hero of our time. No wonder he was popularly call Alabi-Ijan the Ajiroba Asoju Onijan in Lagos by all the entire Community of Ijan-Otun in Lagos State. He was always ready to help those that are in need even though it’s not convenient for him. His amiable character, His unending love for his Children and Zest of God. He was our Prince, Our Fortress, he was our WHOLE WORLD. Dad we your children are still grieve, but we rejoice with you because the Bible says in the book of 2^nd Timothy Chapter 4 verse 7-8 that! Because you fought the good fight of Faith, you finished your course and now you have earned your prize.

Dad as much as I love you, and I know you love your Children. I understand of Glorious Heaven, it was impossible for you to remain in this world of sin and pain, I am deeply comforted to know that through you're absent from the body, you are present with the Lord your maker in Heaven. You accomplished in your lifetime more than most people could do in their life time. I am confident that even at the hours of you demise, you are praying, thanking God for all the things he has done for you.

Alabi-Ijan Your Children Margret, James, Maria, Lawrence, Naomi and Raphael miss you. Abiodun Alabi-Ijan. Ekun Oko Iya pupa Iya ni wura alaso onigolu. May your indomitable soul continue to rest in perfect peace, Amen. 

GOOD NIGHT ABIODUN OMO TAPA LENPE!

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