Sir Olaniwun Ajayi: A workaholic gone to rest, by Kolajo Owolabi

Me to Sir Olaniwun Ajayi: Good morning sir.
Sir Olaniwun Ajayi to me: Kaaro o Kola. Se o gburo awon omo ati iyawo e – Good morning Kola. Hope you are hearing from your wife and children?
Me to Sir Olaniwun Ajayi: Good night sir.
Sir Olaniwun Ajayi to me: Kaji layo o – May we wake up in good health.
That was how baba always responds to greetings day and night, very courteous, respective and caring with no limit.
A promoter and initiator of unity meeting of all leading Yoruba Obas since 2013. An encyclopedia of Nigeria and Yoruba history, initiator and promoter of unfaltering social-political ideas.
While in bed and an idea comes up, he will immediately jot it down, call me as early as possible to do the needful. I always refer to him as Baba Computer, very intelligent and has a very sharp retentive memory. He remembers time, date, attendance and discussions of events promptly, Yoruba nation and indeed Nigeria has lost a dependable leader.
I am indeed certain the Okanlomo of Yorubaland Sir Olaniwun Ajayi is a candidate of heaven. Rest in peace Ba Ola, Dara, Konyin, Yimika and others too numerous to name.
. Owolabi is a former Personal Assistant to Sir Olaniwun Ajayi.