Mr Philip Iranlowo Toyo:

A tribute to an exceptional chemistry teacher and mentor

Matthew 5:4  "Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted"

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Toyo in 1985 after I had transferred from Federal Government College, Okigwe to Government College Lagos to complete my secondary school (high school) education. He was very friendly and his teaching sessions were easily understood. I then withdrew from the after school hours private tutorials I had joined to start attending the one in which he taught.

I still vividly recall him encouraging me to study Medicine. I also recall during my West African School Certificate exam, he approached me during the chemistry practicals and said, "Femi, make sure you give me an A1."  To the glory of God I scored A1 in Chemistry as in several other subjects. He was an excellent teacher who stood head and shoulders above even his peers. Definitely one of the best teachers I have had in my entire life.

What I am most grateful to God for regarding his life is that he was a Christian who served God in his generation. I will never forget his final words to me this year 2021 when he wrote "God will continue to bless you immensely."  May Almighty God comfort the grieving family in Jesus mighty name and may his soul rest in perfect peace until we all meet at the feet of Jesus and spend eternity in heaven.

OLUFEMI  AKINYEDE, MD (Family Medicine Physician in the U.S.A).

Goodbye Daddy Toyo. Sleep on Papa 🤍God’s deepest, healing comfort to all your family and friends who are no doubt feeling your absence. My deepest condolences to you all. 

Vivienne (Yeye and Charles’ Friend). 

• My condolences to Mr. Philip Toyo's family  on his transition to higher realms. May his soul continue to rest peacefully in the bosom of his creator. Amen 
• My association  with 'Ęgbon Phil' (as I used to call him) dates back more than 50 years. He was forever vibrant, witty, easy going, and the live of a party. My two eldest sons became closer to him in the late 80s and early 90s, when they attended his 'lesson classes' while preparing to enter the university.  
• We lost touch, till he, out of the blues, contacted me in June this year. 

  He tried to get us to meet in June, but my schedules did not permit this, before I travelled out of Nigeria for medicals. I have a feeling that I let him down when he probably needed me. My only consolation is that, it was not intentional. Bros Phil, rest on in perfect peace. May the  good Lord continue to shower his blessings on the family you left behind. You definitely will be sorely missed by your family,  friends, and associates.  Till we meet to part no more, I say Adieu! 

• Prof. Olatunde Makanju