By Adeyinka Adeniran
Dignitaries from all walks of life on Friday pay glowing tributes as they honor late ace broadcaster, Chief Anike Agbaje-William with their presence, as the deceased was laid to rest in Ibadan.
legal luminary, Chief Wale Babalakin, (SAN) led the role call of top dignitaries at the memorial service which was held at All Saints Church, Jericho, Ibadan.
Delivering the sermon entitled “How prepare are you to die well” Venerable Solomon Jolayemi reminded the congregants of the last day.
He advised the people to be mindful of the way they lead their lives, adding that “Day of death is better the day of birth”
The cleric added that one can only amend their ways only when they are alive, saying death is the finality of existence of all creatures.
He said, “Death is inevitable and you must die well. In order to achieve this one must prepare well.
“We don’t belong to this World. We are just passing by. As a result, we must live a pilgrimage life. We must prepare to leave this World with a great legacy”
In his testimonies of the deceased, the Cleric said she led a Christlike life as well made meaningful impact in the House of God and humanities.
“Agbaje-Williams while alive was a devout Christian. She will be missed by not only her immediate family but the entire household of God”, he added.
In a sideline interview, Babalakin described Agbaje-Williams as diligent and best among equals.
“Agbaje-Williams is a mother figure. We lived in the same neighborhood in Ibadan as far back as 1975. She always inspire us.
“As a broadcaster, her diction stood her out as an On the Air Personality, (OAP)”, he said.
