It was painful learning of your passing onto glory at a time like this, a time when mortals would feel 'it's now time to enjoy'. But what do we know, really! The King has called for you. Praise be His holy name. I know He makes all things perfect, and this will not be an exception. He will be father to your children, and He will uphold everyone that you loved.

Really don't have much to say, having not seen you since Ife, but I recall your face very well, and I can't remember it without a kind smile on it!

Rest in peace in the bossom of our Lord Jesus!

Paying tribute on this page is accepting the reality of Femi’s passage.

I wish it is not true.

Femi was always there, you almost think he can’t go anywhere.

We were in secondary school together, studied the same course in the university and graduated together.

Femi had a great career, he raced to the peak of his industry. But Femi's  legacy is his people impact. His intentional behavior to influence lives around him positively. He was not self-seeking, never wanting to be unduly acknowledged, but yet so kind and detailed in executing whatever he  committed to.  Sometime he put too much pressure on himself.

A few months ago, we discussed about the need to slow down and relax a bit more. It was obvious  Ayo's death had taken a toll on him.  We even planned a getaway to the countryside with a few friends.  Femi was very eager. We agreed on a   golf course in Ondo.  We needed to pick a date. Then this trip. And then this death!

Adieu Abega.  Our Number One

You were a nice man, very supportive and friendly. I did not get to see you much but I recollect the great atmosphere that was shared whenever I visited with with my dad or family. Little did I know you will be called to glory this soon.

The news of your death was indeed a great shocker, but I know you are now rested in the bosom of the Lord. And I pray for God’s protection & provision over your family and the loved ones you left behind.

May your gentle soul Rest In perfect Peace.

Rest in peace- Femi.

My  consolation is that you lived a life of impact  and you touched so many lifes positively.

I was sad when I heard the news of Femi's passing.

I met Femi face to face in March 2020 during my short visit to Lagos at a restaurant in Lekki. He was in his jovial mood despite being under some work pressure. He joined us from work and planned to return to work on that Saturday afternoon. He is one of few mates that fondly called me No.100 ( reference to my matric no at OAU Ife). Femi, Rest in Peace. You will be greatly missed by all. May the Lord comfort his family and grant them the fortitude to bear this loss.

Uncle Femzzzzyyy,

As I fondly call you, indeed this is a bitter medicine for me to swallow and digest while trying so hard to wrap my head around your demise….. it’s so impossible for me to believe you left just like that.

I chatted you up on the 25th of August just to hear from you and your response was a bit slow which was very unusual, you finally responded and said you were very sick and in the hospital and you told me Aburo, I came to London for something else and you caught COVID, went further to tell me there and then that  and I quote,  “I pray I make it through”. I screamed and cried and I immediately placed a call to say a word of prayer with you but you chatted me back that you couldn’t  talk.

Then I chatted you back and said Uncle Femzzzyy please don’t die, reminding  you of so many lives  attached to you and you chatted back and said “Yes I know”. But you later bowed out to the call of your creator, obviously who are we to question the Almighty himself.

But why do good people die early???

I actually met you through Uncle Jibayo Adeyeye when you guys will come and meet me in the bank then so we discuss about financial stuffs. And right there and then you took me as your sister, even when my family and I relocated to the US, you still do not hesitate to call and check on us when you were around in the US despite your busy schedules . 

Uncle Femmzzzyy you were so intelligent, selfless, a good advisor, mentor, caring father and husband, cheerful ( it is never a dull moment with Uncle Femzzy) and of all lover of God.

I have refused to mourn you as I take solace in the fact that you are with the Lord and for me as a Christian it’s a ‘GOODNIGHT’ for now. See you at the resurrection morning God’s beloved .

I pray that the Lord will uphold and strengthen your wife, your beautiful daughters, family, friends and colleagues  in this trying time. Amen

Your memories forever lingers Uncle Femmmzzzzyy….

Femi Abegunde! Forever in my Heart!

The stormy clouds have gathered. The candle lights are out.The sun is set but at the dawn of your life. But why now? Why? Why? Why?

Oh my brother!Oh my friend! I can’t bear this! it is still like a dream for me that you are no more.  A dream I am praying to wake up from. Indeed I have woken up so many times after, only to realize this not a dream. That you have truly bided this life where our mortal body inhabit farewell.

 Oh Femi my heart aches. My eyes are teary. Words fail me at this moment! Since  we met some 32years ago we were like magnet and iron sharing same behavioral patterns, thought process, lifestyle and principles and doing things together like twins! 

So my heart is heavy and I mourn you my brother! I wish you never took this trip but alas we are mere mortals without the ability to see tomorrow! The race truly is not to the strong but time and chance happens unto them all!

I am grateful to God for the friendship and time we shared together. Even now in tears I say adieu my brother. The trumpet of the Lord has sounded for you and time is no more! Your morning now breaks eternal bright and fair! I pray that when the roll is called yonder, we will all be there! Thank you. We shall definitely meet again! Adieu my brother!

Dear Femi,

I am still in shock and this is just too painful to write. Right from Ife, you were a good friend even though I was a year ahead. You also came to Arthur Andersen a year after I did and we joked about you following me. You were friends to my younger sister Solape as well. You always looked out for others and made them feel better. I remember our trip (Solape, you and I) to the Airport sometime in 1991 to welcome Titi and my car almost got stolen. You acted as the "man" ensuring that we got it fixed. I am a Shell retiree today because you told me about the Shell opportunity and presented my resume to your AA team hiring. 

I pray for Yinka, your girls, your siblings and older ones- that the God of ALL comfort will comfort and strengthen them. I pray that the great memories that they have of you will take them through the journey ahead. 

Rest well Femi, till we meet at the Creator's feet.