Biography of Pa Familoni
Pa MOA Familoni was born on 27th September 1930 to the family of
Mr Abe
Familoni (an accomplished farmer) & Madam Dorcas Olofinjoke Familoni
Nee Fanilola (a multi-product trader) in Isape axis of Ido (Faboro)
Ekiti in Ido
-Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State.
Education:
Pa Familoni started school in 1940, he attended Local Authority (LA) Primary
School, Odo-odo, Ido-Ekiti where he obtained Standard 6. After a very brief
teaching period he proceeded to Ansarudeen Teachers College, Ota for Grade
III certificate. Thereafter, he was posted to Ifishin where he was the pioneer
Head Teacher from 1955-1956. Later he taught in Ido in LA Primary school
Omodewa, IdoEkiti from 1957-1958.
He moved to Oke-Iya Community Primary school via Igbaja in Kwara from
1959-1960. Between 1960 and 1962, he attended Ilorin Teachers College for
Grade II Teacher certificate and was posted to Oko-Ode in Kwara. He spent
most of his working career in Kainji NewBussa (formerly Kwara state but
now) Niger state from 1964.
Work Career:
Shortly after arrival in Kainji, he assumed the position
of the HeadMaster of Construction Camp Junior Staff
School under the then Niger Dams Authority (later
transformed to NEPA) from 1966 - 1991 when he voluntarily retired after several years of meritorous service. As a retiree,
he continued to inspire the younger generation on the attributes of
honesty, hardwork and godliness.
Christian Life:
Pa Familoni was a committed member of the Anglican church. He pioneered
many churches everywhere he went. He started a fellowship in
Kainji, New Bussa(formerly Kwara but now Niger state) called "The
Protestant Church "which later broke out into various denominations
including the All Saints Anglican, Kainji, New Bussa where he was an
elder until he retired and moved to his hometown, Ido Ekiti in 1991
He implanted the custom of daily Christian family devotion in his home
and in the lives of those that lived with him over the years. He taught us
several hymns and improved our fluency in reading the bible both in
Yoruba and English.
To be doubly sure of his salvation in his old age, his children ensured
they ministered to him again on the meaning and need for salvation that
is only obtained by repenting of all sins, receiving Jesus as Lord and
Saviour and to turn away from sin. He believed and confessed with his
mouth which is what gives a great amount of comfort in the midst of
the sorrow from his departure. Everyone that hope to see and rejoice
with him again and in fact all men need to do the same-repent, confess,
accept Jesus and stay away from sin.
Family Life:
Pa MOA Familoni was married to Rachael Anike Familoni with him he
lived together for almost 60 years until his departure. They were a happy
couple who had their own share of challenges and the resolution of such
challenges had a happy and harmonious ending.
Pa Familoni is survived by children, several grandchildren and great
grand children and several members of the extended families. We give
glory to God that he outlived all his descendants.
He ensured all his children got good education,
many times at the expense of his comfort.
Pa Familoni lived on the surface of this earth for
84years and within those years, he positively
touched the lives of several people at differenttimes in different geographical locations and different occasions. The number
of attendees at this occasion and a greater number who cannot attend all testify
to this.
May the Lord comfort all who are touched by Pa Familoni's death. Adieu!
