Memories of Samuel Gbolahan Okuwobi

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FULL BIOGRAPHY OF ELDER SAMUEL GBOLAHAN OKUWOBI
Elder Samuel Oluyebo Fasasi Gbolahan Okuwobi was born on the 19th May 1945 in Iperu Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria to Alhaji Salawu Okuwobi and Madam Tanimowo Okuwobi. His father gave the name Gbolahan because he was born when he built his house. He attended Ansar-udeen Pry School, Iperu Remo from 1953-1959. His modern school education was truncated due to travelling to Abeokuta to leave with his maternal aunt. There in Abeokuta he learnt typing and shorthand. A misunderstanding between him and his aunt led to his movement to Lagos. In Lagos, he lived with his parternal uncle, Pa Joseph Ogunfowora who later became the Alaperu of Iperu-Remo. He was with Pa Ogunfowora from 1960 – 1972 before relocating to Somolu. His desire to further his education made him moved to Pa Ogunfowora’s house with the advice of his father, this however did not materialize.
He told his parents about his love for engineering work, his uncle however advised him to learn carpentry/upholstery. He became apprentice from 1961 to Dec., 4th 1964. After his graduation, one of his town men took him to a company where Peugeot spare part was assembled. During the Civil war in 1967, the company laid off their workers which affected him.
He then secured another job with Pollen Pen where he had the opportunity of knowing about electronics. He was made a supervisor in the company. He began his carpentry work in 1976 after spending five years with Pollen Pen at “Ile Baba Teacher” his paternal uncle and latter moved to Awofodu and Mutairu respectively all in Pedro, Lagos.
CONVERSION TO CHRISTIANITY
He got converted in 1977 from Islamic faith. His conversion experience was miraculous; he jumped into a raging whirlwind in his workshop at Awofodu, Pedro with a determination to end his life from hardship he was experiencing at that time. Instead of the wind to carry him away as he thought, he found a gospel tract in the wind, after reading this led to his conversion. God used people like bro. Awobona now Pastor Awobona in making him to join C.A.C. Somolu-Olaleye and Pastor P.K. Bankole in building him the Christian faith. He was appointed an elder in the early 1990s at Christ Apostolic Church in Iperu Remo. He was a member of the church choir and Salvation Gospel Singers all in C.A.C. Somolu-Olaleye. He was a prominent member and leader of Monday Prayer group of CAC Men Association of Somolu-Olaleye assembly.
He took his younger brother Mr. Oludayo Moibi Okuwobi of blessed memory to Ansar-udeen pry. School because his teacher announced that anyone who has a brother/sister should bring him/her to register. During the school hour, he ran home to bring his brother for registration without notifying the parents.
As a father-in-law, he loved all his sons and daughters-in-law. He was fondly loved by his grandchildren.
When asked where he loved to be buried before his trip to America, he said, “according to tradition as a Prince, he should be buried in his home town, but the children should do as Christ directs. He is survived by:
 Deaconess C.A. Okuwobi - Wife
 Pastor J.A and Evang. (Mrs) T.E.O. Gbolahan
 Mr. Frank and Dr. Olutosin Okuwobi
 Mrs. Mojisola Olaosebikan
 Deaconess Oluwaseun and Deacon Femi Otolorin
 Mr. Odunayo and Mrs. Blessing Okuwobi
 Mr. Damilola and Mrs. Tolu Gbolahan
 Miss Grace Okuwobi and sixteen grandchildren.
Keep resting in the bosom of your Lord, Adieu.

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