Biography of Elder Moses Omotinugbon

"For me to live is Christ's and to die is gain."

This statement by Apostle Paul captured the life of Elder Moses Bandele Omotinugbon (1939 -2024).

Family Background

He was born into the family of Pa Abraham and Madam Comfort Aina Omotinugbon, of Oke-Agim lineage in Eruku, Kwara State, Nigeria. He was the fourth of five children of his mother. The last child died in the early 60s, while the two sisters died some years back, leaving only him and the senior brother, Pa Amos Ajibola Omotinugbon, who died four days before his own death. He had other siblings from his stepmother.

Education

According to him, his grand-mother sent him to primary school. In 1948, one of his daddy's relatives by name Mr. Adeoye, took him along to Ponyan in Kogi state to continue his primary education. But the young Moses had to run back to Eruku due to traumatic conditions he was facing. He attended Co-operative School in Eruku before he was taken to Omu-Aran Primary School from where he gained admission to G.S.S, Ilorin. He completed his secondary education in December 1958. Harsh financial problems forced him to break his quest for higher education. According to him, a school mate from Oro Ago advised him to take a job as a Probational Teacher in 1959. From there, he went to Katsina Teachers College for his Grade 2 Teachers Certificate.

Teaching

He taught in Ilorin Teachers College from where he proceeded to Kaduna Ministry of Education. In 1962, he was transferred to W.T.C, Kabba, now in Kogi State, to teach Arts and Social Studies. He went back to the Ministry of Education, Kaduna, from where he was sent to the Educational Service of the Northern Nigerian Broadcasting Service (NNBS) as a Visual Aid Worker.

Military Service

In 1963, he joined the Airforce. The following year, he was sent to Germany as a Cadet Officer to become a Pilot. Unfortunately, his team was sent back to Nigeria because of the Nigeria Civil war. He was made an instructor for recruits in the Airforce. He voluntarily discharged from Airforce and went back to educational broadcasting at NNBS. While working, he applied to A.B.U, Zaria, where he had his first degree as a Graphic Artist in 1970. In 1973, he was sent to London to have a three-month course in Photography. He retired in 1976 and proceeded to Ilorin where he took an appointment with College of Technology, Ilorin.

Public Service

He was appointed Chief Cultural Officer in Kwara State Arts and Culture for 5 years.

Community Life

Elder Bandele Omotinugbon was committed to the development of his community. He was the

first President of Eruku Progressive Union. A chieftaincy title was conferred on him.

Family Life

He was married to Mercy Adunola (Nee Ige) from Egbe, they married in Lagos on June 27th 1964. They both built a home that became a nursery for many people from the extended family and friends. The home groomed many people for education, marriage and entrepreneurship. The marriage is blessed with five children: Segun, Sola, Shade, Toyin and Tunde. The marriage was days to 60 years before his transition to glory.

Social Life

Elder Moses Omotinugbon had a magnetic personality which attracted relations and a wide network of friends across borders.

He lived to sacrifice for people that came his way.

Hobbies

He loved farming, music, arts drawing.

Spiritual and Eternity

He committed his life to Jesus Christ and the Church. He was ordained an Elder. Daddy prepared well for this glorious parting and life in eternity.

We gather here to say adieu, adieu to a man who dedicated his life to God and service to humanity

Elder Bandele Omotinugbon was committed to the development of his community. He was the

first President of Eruku Progressive Union. A chieftaincy title was conferred on him.

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