Encomiums as top banker, Adeyemi Odusanya bids father farewell

Encomiums poured in as eminent personalities from all walks of life converged in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State to bid farewell to Pa. Zacheus Olorunsola Odusanya, a.k.a Baba Kekere, the father of Mr. Adeyemi Odusanya, quintessential banker and executive director, South & Corporate of Keystone Bank Limited.

“As his son, I feel sad, as a Christian, I feel glad for I know he is now resting in the bosom of our maker. As a man, I feel the void his absence creates in the life of my mother for they are inseparable!!

“I learned a lot from him. My father was high on values and always respected everyone both old and young. He knew the importance of valuing people. He was a compassionate man and taught me the age-old lessons around giving. He always believed that in giving selflessly, one receives benefits far superior than worldly riches. This by the way is how I know Baba is now in heaven.

“He was a man of humility. This was one of his noticeable virtues, perhaps, because of his humble beginnings or maybe it was innate and a God-given gift. Regardless, it is one I have grown to emulate and continue to enjoy its benefits in my personal and work life.

“There was a certain confidence in his stride or the way Baba coordinated himself that exuded very admirable confidence, one I have also sought to emulate over the years.

“Baba always said, ‘In time, all good things come to those that wait;’ of course this often was difficult to agree with in my youthful or younger days but as I mature more, I see the value in this outlook to life. Strive less and yield more to God’s guidance and control,” the banker with over two decades of experience in commercial banking, strategy, and operations concluded.