IBADAN BOOK CLUB TO HOST MEMORIAL READING FOR OYETUNDE OLUKAYODE FADEYI
The Ibadan Book Club has announced plans to hold a special reading in memory of the late Oyetunde Olukayode Fadeyi, a staunch supporter of the Club and father of one of its members, Olukayode Jessica. The tribute event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Oyo State Library Board, opposite Cocoa House, Ibadan, starting at 12 PM.
This was revealed in a statement issued by the founder of the Club, Wole Adedoyin, in Ibadan on Saturday. The event aims to celebrate the life and legacy of Mr. Fadeyi while also fostering literary expressions in his honor.
The special reading will bring together family, friends, and members of the literary community to pay tribute to the late Fadeyi. Members of the Club will present their creative works, including poems, short stories, and essays, dedicated to his memory.
Born in 1964 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Oyetunde Olukayode Fadeyi was a man of many accomplishments. He completed his primary and secondary education in Ibadan before earning an Ordinary National Diploma in Accounting from Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke, and a Higher National Diploma in Accounting from The Polytechnic, Ibadan.
Mr. Fadeyi’s professional journey included a long tenure at Nestlé Foods, after which he ventured into the electronics business, managing a shop at Dugbe Railway Shopping Complex. Between 2012 and 2014, he served as the complex manager, demonstrating exemplary leadership skills. He was also an estate agent and a devout prophet from 2006 until his passing, remembered for his steadfast faith and dedication to the values of truth, prayer, and forgiveness.
Beyond his professional and spiritual pursuits, Mr. Fadeyi was deeply committed to his family and community. As the president of Ifesowapo Community Four Zone Oke-Badan, he played a pivotal role in fostering unity and progress among his neighbors. He was cherished as a loving father to six children and respected by all who knew him.
The Ibadan Book Club views this special reading as an opportunity not only to honor Mr. Fadeyi’s life but also to inspire attendees through the power of words and storytelling. His unwavering support for the Club and his impact on those around him make this tribute a fitting way to celebrate his memory.
The event is open to the public, and the Club extends an invitation to all who wish to join in commemorating the life of this remarkable man. For further details about the program, interested participants can contact the organizers via [Wole Adedoyin - 08072673852].
As the literary community gathers to celebrate his legacy, the Ibadan Book Club reiterates its commitment to using literature as a means to honor those who have positively impacted society. Mr. Fadeyi’s life exemplifies the values the Club seeks to promote: resilience, faith, and a love for humanity.
