Photos: Church, Family Give Former People’s Warden Oyejola Befitting Burial

Kunle Adelabu

The remains of Snr. ABG Adeyinka Oyejola laying in a casket during the funeral service on Friday

The remains of the late former Cathedral People’s Warden of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu, Senior Assistant Brigadier General, Adeyinka Olawale Oyejola, was interred on Friday, June 9, 2023, at his home in Ikorodu.

The special burial service, which took place at The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Aga, Ikorodu, was well – attended by family members of the deceased, friends, church members and associates.

Also in attendance were the Brigadier General of The African Lads & Lasses Brigade and other senior national and Divisional officers.

At the service presided over by the Bishop, Lagos West Missionary Diocese, The Rt. Rev’d. Hezekiah A. Adetoro, the African Lads & Lasses Brigade, an organization which late Oyejola was a senior officer, were accorded time to pay their last respect to the departed officer.

The Bishop also offered special prayers for the widow and children of the deceased.

The Cathedral Church Council and Cathedral Choir, represented by Adelabu Oluwaseyi and Adelabu Olumide, the General Secretary, Church Council and Cathedral Organist/Choir Master, delivered glowing tributes as a mark of last respect for the deceased, during the service.

Mrs Oyejola, widow of the deceased and children at the funeral service
Officers of The African Church Lads & Lasses Brigade paying to their last respect to the late officer and former Cathedral People’s Warden.
Barr. Kunle Oyejola and other family members in pensive mood during the funeral service.
Bishop Adetoro and other officiating ministers praying for the widow of late Oyejola.
Mrs Bada, Elder Timothy Okeowo and Comrade (Mrs) Kehinde Okeowo at the funeral service.
Officers of the brigade withdrawing the casket carrying the remains of late Snr. ABG Adeyinka Oyejola after the service.
Officers of The African Church Lads & Lasses Brigade at the burial service.
Officers of the Lads Brigade paying their last respect to the deceased officer.
The African Church Bethel Cathedral Choir during the funeral service.

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