Professor Akin Ogundiran gave a decent burial to his dad, Baba Ogundiran, alias "Teacher," in a stadium-size arena. My emotional parts were triggered by the venue: the Church where I served in the choir, the road that led to the public library that I used to pass my GCE O Level exam in 1968, and areas where I learned organic history and wisdom. Of course, street fights! Ogundiran, Abimbola Adelakun, and I came from the same compound established in the 19th century and still standing.
It was a distinguished cast of guests: superstar historians, archeologists, eminent figures, award-winning poet, Tanure Ojaide, head of History at Ibadan, the eminent Professor Tayo Adesina. It was a delight to see Dr. Oseni, Dr. Tunde Babalola. Of course, my one dozen delegation led by Venerable, ex-Permanent Secretary and now the Bale of Kusela, the ever warm and bright Professor Akin Alao, former Director of the Institute of Cultural Studies at Ife, retired Dr. Dauda, retired Mr. Odeleye, former Director of Works, Osun State and former Director of Maintenance, Obafemi Awolowo University, and a University Dean of Social Sciences.
The NTA was there to carry the event on national television. A small segment is attached.
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