Oga Mi Sir and My Father
My Oga and My Life
It took me so long to pen down your worth and values, not because I'm rebellious, not because I didn't have the time, not because I couldn't be bothered, not because I can't articulate my feelings but I discovered that ink is limited to express your worth and words are inadequate to chronicles your values
I would have loved you to stay longer to see you enjoy the fruits of all your endeavours but the decision of God is final because to everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die....
The journey started in year 2001 when I gained admission into OYSCOED now EACOED. As a privileged Course Representative and later President of Department of Agricultural Science Education, I worked directly with him when he was the Head of Department. Those years of formation and making were not easy but today I am a living testimony, and not I alone, there are hundreds of my colleagues that are doing great in their various career. The success stories of today were born through unwavering commitments and dedication
After graduating from College, he called me if I would like to work in Ibadan before progressing in my academic pursue and I said YES. So, in April 2006, he offered me a job with free feeding and free accomodations. Through that, I became part of the family
Oluwole Adetunji Talabi family responsible for my school fee during my degree program. No stress or anxiety in paying my school and others fee throughout my first degree program. All the family members were loving, pleasant to be identified with and supportive
Oga Mi Sir, as I always address you, was hardworking, diligent, consistent, energetic, dedicated, highly resourceful, passionate and there is no impossible in his dictionary. With him, every work is very simple and he don't just direct, he too would involve in carrying out the work. Planting of Crops, Application of Herbicide, fertilizer application, Harvesting of Maize, Harvesting of Cowpeas, Cropping of Fish, Cattle Grazing, Preparation of Cassava Peels, Gathering of Sand among other activities. Working with you was a fun, you gave me a big job to show my capacity. You explained expectations, you patiently answered questions and you were available if I needed help. Those years that I worked with you, you were not a Boss to me, you were a father and a great benefactor
Your passion for education reflected on the qualitative education that you ensured that every student that cross your path enjoyed. As a teacher, you molded several hundreds of life . You were not a lazy Lecturer. You were always available and dedicated to imparting knowledge, discipline and courage to the students
Oga Mi Sir, I won't shed tear because you are gone, rather I smile because you lived. God took you away to fill an empty space in heaven. I have comfort and assurance that you are resting in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ
You will forever be remembered for your good deeds and kind gestures
Ogundiran Gabriel Sina