Obadare buried amid encomiums

OBADARE BURIED : (1) The body of the late Evangelist Timothy Obadare in a casket; (2) Governor Rauf Aregbesola with Obadare’s family; (3) and the casket borne by mourners
 

 Culled from the punch:

The remains of renowned evangelist and Founder, World Soul Winning Evangelical Ministry, Prophet Timothy Obadare, were committed to mother earth at 11am in Ileki area of Ilesa, on Saturday.

Ilesa literally stood still for several hours as dignitaries from all walks of life converged  to pay their last respect to the preacher noted for his frankness and uprightness.

Many members of his church, admirers and sympathisers meandered their ways to the revival ground on foot because of traffic gridlock.

Hawkers had a field day doing brisk business, selling sachet water, soft drinks, snacks and memorabilia.

Members of the Christ Apostolic Church from all walks of life converged on the venue of the funeral service to bid Obadare farewell in grand style.

Speaking at the burial ground, Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, described the departed cleric as a symbol of truth and spirituality, adding that Obadare rose beyond ocular disability to etch his name in gold.

Aregbesola said, “Prophet Obadare was an epitome of wisdom in the evangelistic world and his legacies will remain indelible on the sand of time. The lesson his departure taught us is that any position you are, dedication and faithfulness are necessary for success to be guaranteed.

“His life taught us that whatever obstacle that comes one’s way should not debar but must strengthen one’s resolve to be successful. What God endows us to do, we must do it with our best ability.”

Aregbesola stressed that the life and times of the Ilesa-born prophet had several lessons for people, especially the upcoming generations, saying that the dedication he demonstrated in managing his ministry and winning souls for Christ should be emulated by everyone.

The Deputy Governor, Mrs. Titi Laoye-Tomori, said the economic benefit of having the final resting place of Obadare in the state was enormous because of tourism potential it had, adding that the benefit would translate into huge tourism potential for Osun.

A preacher, Bishop Sam Thompson, said an endowment for the establishment of a television station would be established in the memory of the departed evangelist, adding that the proposed television station would air Obadare’s teachings.