Honorable Obasa, Seasoned Broadcaster and Politician Set for Burial
By Trek Africa Newspaper
Hon. Olayinka Ayodele Obasa
The entire Obasa dynasty, particularly the lineage of Chief Samuel Oni-Obasa solemnly announces the passing of Honorable Olayinka Ayodele Obasa JP, on the evening of December 24, 2021, following a brief illness.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF HON. OLAYINKA AYODELE OBASA
Honorable Olayinka Ayodele Obasa was born on 19th June, 1955, in Lagos, Nigeria, shortly before his father, Chief Samuel Oni-Obasa, traveled abroad to further his studies in the mid fifties. Chief Samuel was later joined by his wife, Victoria, and two little children; Yinka and his younger brother, Akin.
Late Chief Samuel Oni Obasa, qualified as a lawyer at the prestigious Lincoln’s Inn, England. And his mother, Late Madam Victoria Ibidapo Obasa (nee Kayode), became a graduate of the London School of Fashion.
After the family returned to Nigeria with their kids, Chief Samuel Oni-Obasa was called to the Nigeria Bar and enrolled as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 1962.
Hon. Obasa
Hon Yinka Obasa resumed schooling at Ladi-Lak Institute, Yaba, Lagos from 1962 to 1966.
For Secondary School, he went to Doherty Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Ijero Ekiti from 1967 to 1971 where he graduated in flying colours.
His Higher School Certificate made Comprehensive High School, Ayetoro, now in Ogun State, his next school for two years.
Yinka’s next port of call was the University of Lagos (Unilag), where he studied Mass-Media.
He married his heartthrob in November 1994, Shaki Adewunmi Obasa (Nee Shittu) and their union is richly blessed, with 3 adorable children namely, Oladapo, Adeoluwa and Oladamade.
Olayinka Ayodele Obasa Professional Profile
Between 1978 and 1993, He was with the Ondo State Radio Station where he won many awards and recognition as a consumate journalist. In 1993, he relocated to lagos to pursue different private initiative Ventures.
In 2000, following a vacancy in the Ijero constituency in the House of Assembly, he contested and won the bye-election into the Ekiti State House of Assembly on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy, and subsequently became the pioneer chairman of the House Committee on Information. While in Ado Ekiti, He studied for and obtained his Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management at the then University of Ado-Ekiti.
He relocated to Lagos after the 2003 elections and thereafter incorporated Milven Trust Nigeria Limited, of which he was chairman and Chief Executive Officer till his death.
His last pet project at the time of his demise was the installation and test running of llTA radio station in Ibadan. He had approval for similar projects in a number of higher institutions that were on the verge of implementation.
A seasoned broadcaster, Politician and a community leader, He was a darling husband, father, friend and exemplary leader, not only representing members of his extended Oni-Obasa family, but also a huge network of socio political and economic community of business, associates and ventures.
Announcing the interment plans for Honorable Olayinka, his first son Oladapo posted
“With total submission to the sovereign will of the Almighty, we announce the triumphant home call of our husband, father, brother and cherished friend, Honorable Olayinka Ayodele Obasa, which sad event happened on 24th December 2021.”
“The family and friends will be honored by your esteemed presence at the following programs organized to celebrate his life”
Service of Songs and Wake
Date: Thursday January 27 2022
Venue: Golfview Suites and Conference Center, No. 12 Adeyinka Adebayo street, GRA- Ikeja.
Time- 4pm
Burial Service
Date- Friday, 28 January 2022
Venue: Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) of Lagos
77 Awolowo Rd, SW, Ikoyi
Honorable Olayinka Ayodele Obasa was called to Glory on 24th December, 2021.
May his beloved, gentle and generous soul rest in perfect peace.
