Adeola Oluyemi -
Mrs. Ogunde was a woman of virtue and creativity. I was employed as a secretary for both Goals & Ideas and Wemimo Ogunde &Co at the Ikeja office in the year 2003. She approved my application immediately she saw me with the recommendation of her husband.
Throughout the years I knew her, she remained a great visionary—hardworking, disciplined, loving, and lively. Whenever she came in from her office to our office, we’re occupying the same building, her presence was always felt, especially at the close of work. She would say, “Daddy O, e ja lole.” Regardless of what Mr. Ogunde was doing, we the staff always felt happy to close on time that day.
She outsourced three students for our office for scholarship. She was the lifewire of every celebration in the office. Many staffs of Wemimo Ogunde & Co she has thought with Maxwell leadership skills. She was a legend—brilliant and deeply committed to public service, especially towards students and the elderly. She touched many lives by providing palliatives, medical treatment, clothing, and accommodation.
I could remember one day I went to her office to inform her of my birthday she quickly instructed her accountant to give me birthday gifts, Uncountably, she has blessed us with refreshments and gifts.
For the 23 years I knew her, she built leaders with passion. She was a loving wife to our boss, and I personally learned a lot from her, especially in the way she cared for her husband. Her confidence in handling stuffs is highly commendable. She was a fashionista whom I emulated. As we often say in the office, “Emi Oga ni Madam.”
I also learned valuable leadership skills from her whenever she had the opportunity to speak at events. She was beautiful, kind-hearted, and cared deeply for both her biological and non-biological children.
I will forever miss her and remain grateful for all the support she gave.Rest in peace Mum!