Bukky Pase

Rev. Stephen Akinola was a great man. My parents always spoke of him as a kind empathetic leader. I knew him as a child and I can remember always being at ease around him, unlike many adults who did not really want to be bothered by kids. He would let me run free both in his house, in his office and according to stories I was told; mid way through service I would somehow appear in front of the alter after sneaking out of children’s church without any usher noticing.
When asked what I wanted, I will say, I want my daddy; who apparently will be seated at the altar.

His presence was also felt in later years when I was in University and reconnected with Yoyo. She was so tender hearted and was always genuinely interested in taking care of me as a big sister even though we hadn’t seen each other in years prior to that. Her love and care towards me made it obvious to me that she had definitely learnt that from her wonderful dad.

Rev. Stephen Akinola indeed has gone to his reward but his good works will always be etched in my heart.

Goodnight Sir.

Bukky Pase