Duncan Olowu

Victor Olowu

Our Father, Victor Gbolahan Alani, OLOWU, was born into the world on 1st November 1938.
He was born into the family of Samuel Ishola Arolu OLOWU, and Esther Iyabode Ayoka OLOWU at Shokenu General Hospital, Abeokuta, in Ogun State. He came into a family of his parents, brothers, and sisters.
He was born into the world at a time of economic challenges for the nation and his family. He however had an eventful childhood.
In his formative and toddler years, he was raised at the Gbokolu Compound, Ṣapon, Abeokuta, with his siblings, 5 brothers and 2 sisters.
In 1943, at the age of 5, his father moved the family to Aba'nla Papa'nla area in Ibadan, Oyo State.
His father became a farmer in Ibadan. He also ventured into contractor engagements, with Government College, Ibadan (GCI), and Agriculture Department of Moor Plantation, Ibadan.
On arrival at Ibadan, his mother went into active farming for family sustenance and commercial endeavour, supplying Dugbe Market traders.
In the early phase of his family's presence at Ibadan, his father built a house for the family around the Aba-Isale area. Though away from home for commercial reasons for the most time, he strived to ensure their comfort.
Historical checks inform us that as a young child, Victor had a thirst for knowledge and a formal education despite all the challenges in his way.
Growing up, in his pre-teen years, he persistently looked for opportunities to commence his formal education. He made advances and requests to practitioners and institutions in education, offering to serve them in return for that benefit.
For the most part, these yielded no positive results. This galvanized Victor the more. He was determined to get to his GOAL.
During this phase of his life, he did various non education-based jobs and endeavours. He, however, continued to develop himself educationally as best as he could manage and within the limits of his realities. Even when the opportunity arose, him, along with many at this time were hindered by the Allied Army occupation of Government College, Ibadan, amongst other locations.
In 1945/46, Victor and his siblings resumed elementary school education at Saint Michael's (African) School, Apata Ganga, Ibadan. This was the beginning of his formal education. He attended the school till 1949, when family decisions made him leave the school.
From Saint Michael's, he was moved to Union School, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, where he studied till 1951 at the age of 13.
In 1951/52, he moved to Ibadan Boys' High School, under the proprietorship of Chief Layide Oyesina, for his Standard 3 studies.
At Ibadan Boys' High School, he was tutored in preparation for his Standard 3. Subsequently, he was prepared for his Primary School Leaving Certificate (PSLC), an examination he aced.
Upon the attainment of his PSLC, he went on to work at the Pest Control Department of Moor Plantation, Ibadan, till 1957. During the period, he kept seeking further educational opportunities.
In 1957, the opportunity came along. He gained admission to the Yaba Technical Institute (now Yaba College of Technology, YABATECH). Where he enrolled and passed O’Level and A'Level requirements for further development. At Yaba Technical Institute, Victor was an avid sportsman. He was a sprinter (short sprints), swimmer, and a cricket player. While growing up, he regaled us with stories of his athletic and sports performances and activities. He graduated from Yaba Technical Institute in 1961.
While at Yaba Technical Institute, he commenced writing professional (levels 1-5), and certification exams (ACCA, London), in the accounting field.
Following his graduation from Yaba Technical Institute, he was immediately employed by Electricity Corporation of Nigeria, ECN (erstwhile NEPA, now PHCN) as accounting clerk in 1961.
Victor worked for ECN till 1969. During that time, he met his wife, Esther Adebisi Johnson, at All Saints' Church, Yaba, having enrolled for his confirmation classes and baptism as a practicing Christian. They both had Rev. Olomodosi as their godfather.
Their friendship blossomed over the years, and it was ignited in 1968. By 1969, they decided they wanted to be one before GOD, and took steps to actualize their dream.
On 8th November 1969, Victor and Esther wedded at the Lagos Registry on Broad Street, Lagos. On the same day, their marriage was blessed All Saints Church, Yaba.
Their union was blessed on 19th December 1969, with their first child; Master Duncan Olumide OLOWU, an entrepreneur living in Nigeria. It was a time of great joy for the entire family. Duncan Olumide OLOWU, was born at Island Maternity, Lagos Island.
Upon the arrival of their first child and still working with ECN, he was seconded to Niger Dams in Kainji, Niger State. At Niger Dams, he worked as Accounting Assistant I, rising to Accounting Assistant II. Esther and Olumide, went to visit with him for a period and subsequently returned to Lagos.
He was at Niger Dams, when their 2nd child was born. Miss Lydia Olufunke Olowu was born into the world on December 17th 1971.
Victor worked with Niger Dams till 1972, and from there moved to National Electric Power Authority (NEPA) as Accountant. He worked with NEPA till 1977, retired and then went into the private sector.
During this period, their 3rd child; Master Ademola OLOWU (Late) was born on 20th November 1973.
Victor then moved to RT Briscoe, an Auto Dealership brand in Lagos at that time. He worked with RT Briscoe as Audit Manager till 1985 and resigned.
Victor then moved on to Guinea Insurance PLC in 1985, as Assistant General Manager, Audit.
While working at Guinea Insurance, their 4th child, Miss Esther Aramide OLOWU, was born on 18th January 1979.
Victor remained an avid sportsman through all his life. He was a member of Apapa Club, where we remember he took us almost every weekend. He played, taught and encouraged us, his kids and wife, to play Lawn Tennis, Squash, and Swim especially, amongst other sports.
He played Lawn Tennis and swam for all his active years. He never missed watching any Lawn tennis tournament (even till his final days), and he cheered for Federer (who he named “my son”, and Serena known to him as “my daughter”. He watched every match of the last Wimbledon Tournament on his sick bed.
He was a member of the Lagos Flying Club, Badagry, where he would take us on alternating weekends to fly model single-prop airplanes, components of which he bought and assembled himself late into the night on many weekdays in our home.
He took us all on family hangouts back then, at the Federal Palace Hotel Ikoyi regularly. He was a wonderful father to the best of his abilities. His love for his wife, and the non-shy way of their physical interactions, holding hands, occasionally kissing each other have helped us, as his children to live fruitfully in our relationships and marriages.
He subsequently retired from active corporate service in 1993 to his home in Lagos State. He retired to his wife, his children, family, and friends henceforth.
Victor retired from active employment in 1992/93. Upon retirement, he went into private engagements in the furniture industry, forming his company; Beta Doors Limited. Located around the Ejigbo area in Lagos State, he designed and fabricated household furniture, doors, cabinets, beds and more. This he did more for passion than profit, for friends, family, and the public.
He was socially active around his neighborhood, constantly seeking development for those around him, information to which many people will attest.
Victor is survived and will be sorely missed by, Esther Adebisi OLOWU (Wife), Duncan Olumide OLOWU (Son), Lydia Olufunke OROPO (Daughter), Esther Aramide OLOWU (Daughter), Lilian Onyechi OLOWU nee Ukwenya (Daughter in-law), Tosin OLOWU nee Adelaja (daughter in-law) Oladimeji OROPO (Grandson) Dwayne Boluwatife OLOWU (Grandson), Michele Moyinoluwa OROPO (Granddaughter), Lisette Moboluwaji OLOWU (Granddaughter), Dario Oluwatise OLOWU (Grandson), Psalms Opemipo OLOWU (Grandson).
He will also be missed by a large family and relatives too numerous to mention individually (the Adeboyes, Oropos, Ukwenyas, Olowo-Papatayos, many cousins, nephews, nieces, friends, associates, neighbors and more).
His long standing friends and their families (the Ibironkes, the Adetunjis, the Owotumis) and many more will miss him.
He as an active member of the Anglican family in Egbe and Yaba, the members of Fountain of Faith and the All Saints’ Church, Yaba community will miss him too.
We pray for the continuous peace and rest of his soul with GOD his father, AMEN.
On behalf of our entire family and friends, we say a big thank you to everyone who has been associated with him and us…… Duncan Olumide, OLOWU (For the family)

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