Tribute

Ugofunmi Baderin – Mrs. Yinka Ogunde, always wore a smiling face that was easily contagious to all. I got to know her when I was a teacher at Imaginations School, Ilupeju Lagos; when Edumark team came to train us as teachers. I benefitted immensely from TOSSE, and from her dedicated training sessions with school leaders. I […]

Roseline Mwuese Yuhe – Mrs. Yinka Ogunde touched my life personally. Through her messages, she encouraged me and appreciated my journey. Those words meant more than she may have ever known. They strengthened me, affirmed me, and reminded me that my path mattered. I deeply admired her leadership, her strength, and her calmness in handling situations.

Adelowokan Precious – Mummy O has been a loving mother to me from birth. I remembered when I was still a child, myself and my younger brother would go to her house for holidays, the way she cares for us and all is something I’m really grateful for. Fast forward to 2023, I had just finished

Gerald Ayoola Olusuyi – Founder, Concerned Parents & Educators Initiative (CPE) /CEO, Edumark Consult. /Convener, TOSSE Today we honour the life of a true giant in Nigeria’s education sector, a certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach. Though we mourn her passing, we celebrate Mrs. Yinka Ogunde for the countless lives she touched and the lasting structures she

Abigail Olude – With a heavy heart and honor of a legacy you left behind, you a a teacher and a coach the world will miss. Your words encouraged, your actions taught, and your presence brought light into every room you entered. Though you are no longer with us, your lessons remain—alive

Asimiyu Aminat – Mrs O! I’m still in shocked and still short of words to express how this felt, but it hurts. Rest in perfect peace ma’am, you’ve done really well 👏👏👏

Adenike Odunuga – You were the best in accepting people, motivation and humility, and as a transformational leader, I saw you raise young ones to confidently handle things. You have given many the wings to fly. I will miss your conversations. When I shared the idea of Agrodev Schools with you, you told me it’s a

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

Uzezi Otuorimuo – Mrs. Ogunde led the TOSSE team with vision and poise. We would greatly miss her presence but are comforted that she is in a better place.