happy late birthday uncle
-abigail akeredolu 

He was the best uncle in the world I miss u and hope u are u a good place.
-Love Abigail Akeredolu (Daughter to Tolu Akeredolu his brother)

Pastor Tunde, remembering you today your birthday. You are missed. You demonstrated genuine love to all that you met.  

(Part 2)

Pastor Tunde was about the Father's business.
Rather than focus on what he did not have, he made the most of what he did have. He once asked me to raise my hand as high as I could. I raised my hand, and he said "higher." He continued until I ended up climbing whatever piece of furniture I could safely climb, in order to get my hand as high as I truly could. The lesson in that encounter will never be forgotten.
He certainly raised his hand as high as he could. 
He taught me to focus on my strengths, he taught me to start with what I had, he showed me that the race is not to the swift. Watching him live what he preached was truly refreshing.

Pastor Tunde had time for me; I never felt like I was bothering him.

When I broke the news of his passing  to a colleague of mine, and we talled for a just a minute about Pastor Tunde's life, and how young he was, wide-eyed, my colleague responded "Oh wow, he lived!"
Pastor Tunde definitely lived while he was here with us. I miss him, and I am very grateful to have known him.

Tania & Olamide

(Part 1)
Pastor Tunde, my uncle, my encourager. I can't believe I have to write this sooner than expected June 2018. Uncle Tunde and Aunt Seun are always there for you when you need them. I would always wonder how he does it, being Lead Pastor at church, leader at work and leader at home. He loved each person so genuinely and sincerely. When I would think he made me feel so special, talking to someone else they would say the same thing. 

He knew how to encourage each person to pursue what was impressed upon their hearts. For example, within two weeks, we (Pastor Tunde, Pastor Seun, Pastor Nike and I) were able to plan and start a summer camp for kids. My dream has always been to empower and see the next generation do much greater than I, and Pastor Tunde had the same vision. "The latter shall be greater than the former," and "in the multitude of wise counsel there is safety." Those two quotes, he would use to preach often, I believe is why he wanted a place where we could teach the younger generation the secrets to excelling in life from an early age. A place they can discover their God given talent, learn diligence and hard work, and do things God's way. That is the vision we shared for the summer camp. He also was a very focused and determined person. For example, when he learned the right actions to take, God gave him grace to pursue them. This synopsis is way too short to describe the great man Pastor Tunde is and what I have learned from him in the way to approach life. I definitely miss him. 

Tania & Olamide

Tribute To A Legend (Part 2)

Few people were passionate about helping others succeed like Pastor Tunde. He saw so much potential in me, it was scary. He pushed me to be better and not repeat his mistakes. I recall getting a call from him in my late 20's demanding, "Chuck, what are you doing with your life?!" He rebuked me so bad, firm but with love. I had to make major life changes. 

Pastor Tunde was an amazing man and role model! He overcame a speech impediment. He switched majors late in college and still graduated on time despite working a job. He balanced family, work, ministry, etc with unfathomable ease. He grew DIC Spring as the first satellite church with a few transplants to a thriving congregation.  I recall him beaming with pride and joy as he gave my dad and I a tour of the sprawling DIC Spring campus. He'd say "Chuck, see beyond the renovations!" and then proceed to paint a beautiful picture of his future vision and plans for DIC Spring. I was blown away, but then I'd remind myself "duh! it's Pastor Tunde." Each April 13th (our birthday), I think about what Pastor Tunde accomplished at that age to challenge myself to keep pushing on. Little did I know his time on earth was drawing to a close!

Pastor Seun and my two angels, your husband and father IS a rare gem and great legend. There are no words. Two months later, still feels like a bad dream! My lil brother went to heaven in April 2017. I know the pain is real. No one can fully get your feelings, not even you, because they will keep changing. Give yourself room & time to grief and process.  The void never really gets filled but God is faithful.  He has been giving my family and I strength and grace daily to face the new normal of life. He will supply you all with greater grace and strength now and through the years. Holy Spirit knows how to massage those areas inside where no one can reach. 

Lastly, cherish the memories, tributes, and feats he accomplished. We will see Pastor Tunde again in glory!

Tribute To A Legend (Part 1)

Writing this tribute is unreal! Pastor Tunde was a great man. 2000 characters do not suffice. I can't remember how we  met, but we've known since 2004 when I was a clueless 20-year old. He offered to give me makeup DIC Discipleship classes at his house so I could take the exam with others the next day. We learned we were birthday mates (April 13) and programmers, and the mentoring relationship took off.

Pastor Tunde gave me so many opportunities! He forced me to learn ColdFusion program, and then put me in his old job as an intern when he left. No need to apply. Who does that?! I was intimidated but he'd say, "bro, relax!" I had never taught Math, but yet he  started sending his students for me to tutor for extra income. He just believed in me. He taught me about money management and the power of real estate. With his guidance I was able to buy a home as a fresh graduate. I recall him glowing with fatherly pride telling me I did it at an earlier age than when he bought his first.

Pastor Tunde was a wellspring of spiritual counsel.  We started DIC Campus Fellowship in 2006 at U of Houston, and I would listen with rapt attention as he shared wisdom pearls with the group. I loved giving him a ride home every week because he would just pour his wisdom and experiences into me for hours even after getting home. I recall him, with eyes lit up, narrating the full plot of how he got an unsuspecting Sis Seun to co-organize a singles event, so he could observe her in-depth. Little wonder he won her hand in marriage. 

Beyond that, Pastor Tunde's mentoring, grooming, and success tips during the early years of DIC Singles ministry were instrumental in later laying the foundation for us the next generation to successfully lead DIC SLIDE Singles through 10 fruitful years. 

Pastor Tunde is one of those rare gems, like Mandela and Steve Job, whom the world only experiences once in a lifetime. That is part of why we love him and will miss him greatly.

Tribute to a Pastor, teacher and friend 

I met Pastor Tunde in August 2010, though it feels so much longer. He was the first Pastor with whom I had a close personal relationship.
 
The first day I visited the church and heard him preach, it felt like he knew all about me and was speaking directly to me. That never changed.  He was always in the spirit. Whenever he preached, you always felt like God was speaking to you through him. 

He was always there for me, counselling, praying for me and encouraging me through every phase in my life. During conversations, he had a way of making you feel like you were the most important person on earth, never pressured, always gentle, always calm and always giving wise counsel. 

Pastor Tunde was a blessing to me and husband in so many ways and we will never ever forget him. His words of wisdom will be remembered. We are honored to be among the chosen ones to have known, and loved him. 

Rest in Peace Pastor Tunde, 
Ify and Napoleon Aidoo


      Pastor T, even though I often shy away or avoided talking to you because I knew you were going to give me an advice and now how I wish I savored every moment and picked on your knowledge. I remembered my first encounter with you after church when you told my husband and I what the holy spirit told you about us, which was spot on. God confirmed his words and made us parents, we can not thank you enough for your words of encouragement and counsel, we the Byron's family are extremely honored to have met and have been blessed by you. We will always miss you Pastor T.
Continue to rest at the bosom of our Lord. 
Jumoke and Omololu Byron 

To a dear Friend and Pastor,
Pastor Tunde was a great man. The impact he had on myself and my family, we cannot express in words alone.  Coming from a Catholic church, Pastor Tunde was the first pastor we ever had a close relationship with. He made us feel welcomed and like we mattered.  He wasn’t just a pastor to us, he was also a friend and confidant to us at a time when we were lost, faced with difficult challenges and could not see a way out. He was always there to encourage us, support us, and pray with us no matter the time of day. He was a selfless man, always giving of himself.
There are countless memories that our family shared with him. He has impacted our lives, our marriage in so many ways. When he preaches you feel like he’s talking directly to you, almost as if he knew exactly what to say, and always at the right time. Pastor Tunde, my wife and I will miss your messages, encouragements, powerful prayers, and calming spirit.
It was a privilege to know Pastor Tunde and have him in our midst. He was truly an angel on earth. His calming presence will be dearly missed. 
Rest in peace Pastor Tunde!
With love,
Armand and Enna Amedome


I close my eyes and I can still hear your calm, gentle, confident voice giving counsel with a warm smile…..nudging me on to stir the gifts within me……Thank you for being You in my life…..
May the seeds you planted in me and the numerous people you affected and infected with your life and style manifest to His glory.
Rest in peace….my brother, friend and Pastor…. 


Pastor Tunde was one of the most honorable, authentic, honest, God-fearing man I have had the privilege of meeting. He shared wisdom to me whilst on the pulpit and in one on one conversations. I witnessed him countless times taking time out of his busy schedule to establish a bond with his congregation and me. He is the first pastor I have met to spend so much time with his congregation. Eating with us, laughing with us, offering advice and inquiring on our well beings. Not once did I ever feel inadequate in his presence. It was his gift of humility at work as he never let his status and many victories with God, build up into pride. God used his words and leadership to help teach me on marriage, the gifts of the holy spirit, fiscal responsibility, garnering a servant-minded heart, enduring the momentary struggles, Jesus’s life, death and resurrection, and the list goes on and on. One quality of Pastor Tunde that I pray to grow into a strength is Self-Control as a man, husband, father and son. 
His family has also been a blessing to the church. His wife has always been a light and a cornerstone of the church. Behind every great man is a great woman. She is just that a great women, strong, wise, intelligent and loving. His kids are vibrant and future leaders of this world. Pastor Tunde is a man who has touched my soul and left a mark that will help me as I continue to live my life to make God’s name known. His legacy lives on. 

My family met Pastor Tunde Akeredolu about 5 years before he passed unto glory. He was a visionary leader who alway see several steps ahead and he would not withhold useful guidance and counseling when necessary. He had a pure mind and doesn’t counsel selfishly. Pastor Tunde was the very first person to intimate my husband and I about us helping the body of Christ in Marriage Ministry even years before God started using us in that dimension. We became Certified Marriage mentors through his counseling and leadership. Your last October on earth, you preached at my mum’s 61st birthday even on a very short notice; I wished you grew a lot older than she turned at that birthday but God knows better. You did not only preached at that occasion but you attended with all your family including your parents despite all. You loved God and served him passionately while you lived; even during your last year and months on earth you were still so faithfully and fervently serving him despite all. Pastor Tunde Akeredolu, there is no time that I needed your help for things of the ministry that you turned me down; you always show  trailers of my movies in your DIC Spring church and always welcome me whenever I need to invite the church members to our Cinema showings and so on. You and I were still planning to show ANGELS movie at your church before death took you away from us though to a better place. You trusted God till death; we are of the assurance that God knows better. You served Him with all your heart until He took you to be with Him. 
The Lord that you served will shower His love on Pastor Seun, Ivana, and Isaac even in your absence; He will ensure that your family flourish in His Son’s Name. Your parent will know no sorrow again in Jesus Mighty Name. 
Pastor Tunde Akeredolu, we wish you were here much longer, but we know that God knows better and loves you more than we do. 
Sleep on beloved; It is well! 

My family had the privilege of meeting and knowing Pastor  Tunde Akeredolu for about 5years. During this tme,his impact on my family from the first day to the last is immeasurable.  I have never met anyone who had unlimited time and attention to every issue before  him. He paid equal attention to the church, his profession and his family. He was a mentor to my son. My family  members   were always excited to serve in several capacities beacause of his effect on people unlike in our previous churches. Even in pain, he visited my wife who had a leg surgery weeks before  he passed! 
My family will forever miss this gem of a man. 

A caring, God loving, kind hearted, selfless, and wonderful man of God. You encouraged me every time I visited DIC Spring, to be more faithful, and prayerful. I had so many questions, as to the why? ..and I could only conclude that God knows best, and his will is perfect above all human understanding.

We will miss you till we meet again, Pastor Tunde.

~Temitayo O.

I worked with Tunde in Bradford’s ITG department, while I’ve only known Tunde for 4 years, he has made a tremendous impact in my life. He was my boss, but it never felt like that. Tunde put hierarchy aside when dealing with his team. And we are that, a team, each with our own strengths and weaknesses. Tunde was great at looking at reading the inner person to make most efficient use of that, and to challenge us to do our best.

When I joined Bradford in 2014 I remember Tunde making a comment that I would get married soon. I was the only person in the US office unmarried at the time, and Tunde didn’t know any specifics of my relationship status. January the following year I was married. I’ll never forget him saying “send my regards to the missus” on my way out of the office. About two years later there was a similar comment about children and starting a family, and now I have a 10 month old son. He was so proud to see his team’s family grow. 

One thing that really made an impact is how Tunde faces challenges head on so that a weakness can become a strength. Public speaking and leadership opportunities at work and his church especially come to mind. He loved his work so much, to the point of obsession. But he wouldn’t pigeonhole himself in one discipline of IT. Programming is his strength but if time permitted he enjoyed seeing my work in the hardware side of things, and was eager to learn more.

I regret not telling him more. These past months I was worried that if I reached out too much that the conversation would segue to work, and I didn’t want to take away time from his family.  

They say you can measure a man by what they’ve left behind when they’re gone, and I can’t think of many who have made more of an impact than Tunde, from his family and two beautiful children, his church and fellowship, and the leadership and millions of lines of computer code he’s written at Bradford. All these things and more, make him immortal. 

Dear Ivanna and Isaac,

We are short of words to describe the magnitude of the positive impact your dad, Pastor Ayooluwatunde Akeredolu, made in our lives. He was our adviser, mentor, guide, and true shepherd. To our family, he was a strong support system and confidant. He took our problems like they were his and offered solutions that worked! He knew what to say, even when we were too stubborn to accept it. 

He was a confidence booster. He made us believe we could achieve whatever we set our minds to. Your dad was an advocate for his sheep to be the best version of themselves. In our careers, comedy and law, he was there, present and supportive. His message on BHAG, an acronym we still hold dear in our hearts pushes us to keep dreaming. Dream big and take action! 

When your dad came back from his trips to London, he always brought treats for our daughters. Also he and your mom gave us a year worth of diapers after our twin girls were born. He said to us: "Someone did it for me; now I am passing it on to you." He was giving, generous, and caring.

DIC Spring is God's answer to our prayer when we couldn't drive to the South side and we did not feel at home with the other churches around us. Your dad, as our pastor was an incredible gift. He dedicated our first daughter on the church's dedication Sunday - selflessly and enthusiastically. 

His memories live on in our hearts. May God continue to strengthen your mom and you two as you grow older. We take comfort in knowing your dad is resting with Jesus, and we will meet one day. 

With love,
Segun Pryme and Rae

Bro!

You got FIRST again!

You’ve always wanted to take FIRST place in everything.

Remember when as teens we had the competition on who would first graduate college, get a job and build a house?

You were FIRST, FIRST, FIRST!

We’ve served Jesus faithfully together all these 22 years and now again you are FIRST to see HIM.

Words are not enough to say how much 

I LOVE YOU BRO!

I MISS YOU BRO! 

I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN...after I SEE JESUS too...FIRST!

Your Bro!

Tolu

It was truly a privilege to meet Pastor Tunde. The first time I met him was a few months after I started attending DIC Spring because he had been on assignment for work. He was very welcoming and approachable. There are countless memories I have of interacting with him and they are all good memories I will treasure for life. 
One time I was feeling really down and he noticed and prayed with me after service, comforting me and spoke  into my life that the things I desired would be granted and they did come to pass. He offered counseling to my husband and I on different aspects of life. He taught us about what really mattered and not being overwhelmed by unnecessary things. He and Pastor Seun  invited us into their home and prayed with us concerning any issues we were facing.
He is truly a person to be emulated, gentle, kind, generous, full of grace, he embodied Christ to us. His messages pointed us to see ourselves as God saw us and what God made available to us. He gave us opportunities each time to speak good things over our lives. I admired the way he lived his life as an example for us. We could relate to him. I find comfort in the fact that he is with Jesus, experiencing the fullness of  joy in His presence and the pleasures of living with Him forever.
Thank you Pastor Tunde for showing us how to live this life for God.
To Ivana and Isaac, you are truly blessed to have a father like Pastor Tunde. I remember when Ivana was being dedicated at church and Pastor Tunde was on the altar just worshipping God, it was an amazing thing to see him just worship the way he did.
Pastor Tunde, you will be truly missed.

Oluwaseun Olajide

Pastor Tunde as we fondly call him was not only my pastor but also my mentor.  A visionary who saw possibilities where others saw none.

He was a leader of men who ensured everyone around him thrived and worked towards fulfilling their God-given purpose and dreams. His mantra was "excellence is the continual pursuit of improvement", hence his dedication towards improving himself and ensured others around him did as well. He believed the best of everyone even when they took advantage of him and loved them still. His thought process was "diamonds are found in the rough hence no one is beyond redemption"".

A selfless man who put others ahead of himself and made great sacrifices.  He gave himself entirely to the work of the ministry and never shirked from responsibilities. He laid it all on the line in the work of the ministry.

His counsel was invaluable. As a new member of DIC Spring, his advice to me 6.5 years ago on taking a job I had earlier turned down changed the trajectory of my career. I am better for it today. His counsel to me regarding communication and public speaking inspired me to join Toastmasters. Today I am a better communicator who mentor Toastmasters clubs. It can all be traced back to Pastor Tunde.

He was very generous. He officiated our wedding on the east coast and insisted on buying his own ticket to the event. He bought us gifts on every of his trips to the UK, never forgot our birthdays and always showed up with a gift. He found time out of his busy schedule to conduct a mock interview for us during a job search.

Dearly beloved Pastor Tunde, your kindness, generosity, mentorship, gentleness, diligence and selflessness will never be forgotten. You are a gift that keeps on giving because your legacy will live on not just in your wife and kids, but also in everyone of us you impacted. It was an honor to serve with you in the work of the ministry. 

Missing you!!!

Pastor Tunde, you will be surely missed. The world has lost not just a great man of God, but a good man by every standard. You are a gem that has touched lives along your short but fulfilled journey on this planet earth. Thank God for the opportunity and privilege to know you and the difference you’ve made to all of us.

Seun, may the Lord comfort you and the two lovely seeds from your union with this lovely and awesome man. It’s a big vacuum indeed not just to you but to everyone of us. No word of consolation can fill these vacuum or bridge the gap, but take solace in the fact that your better half is in a better place. Our prayers are with you and the children.

The Ajisafes 


Tunde, though I grieve to the marrow at your loss, but my consolation had been the sweet testimonies every one had about you and the challenge I have personally gotten from the way you served God and drew many to Him with your beautiful life. 
Tolutope & Dr Titi, may the Lord console & comfort you Himself. The baton has been passed over. May you not disappoint God. 
Seun, I feel you. The Lord will comfort you and give you the strength and grace to nurture Ivana & Isaac after the similitude of their departed father. You will never know sorrow again. The Lord shall keep you and the children in the hollow of His hands. 
Tunde, rest in perfect peace. 



You are not just a preacher but your life and legacy by all means paints the picture of a sermon about running a good race and finishing on a high note. It’s almost unbelievable, the amount of perseverance and struggle you must have gone through in the last months and weeks, and yet maintaining friendly, humble dispositions – (your natural attributes), in going out of your way to do favors, uplifting the church and all that comes across you.  You are not just a wonderful Man of GOD but definitely one of the lights the good Lord mercifully blessed this generation with. Thank you for being you. Its been a huge blessing to have come across you and your beautiful family. Our huge consolation is – you lived a life worthy of heaven. Goodnight Pastor Tunde. Rest In Peace.
Adesanmi & Funmi Tanimowo


Pastor Tunde was the type of individual that I tried to emulate as he was as transparent as they come. What you see is what  you get. In my short 5 years of knowing him, I discovered he had so much patience, energy, empathy. This is one of the best God fearing man that I have ever had the privilege to meet. I remember one Sunday where I was just feeling overwhelmed with life, kids, work, school, obligations etc. After Church, even though he had several people that he had to meet, he still curved out a little time to pray for God to give me strength so I can handle life's stresses. Words cannot describe the impact Pastor Tunde had on myself and Family. 
When I read the message of what happened on Thursday, It felt like my heart stopped . If felt like  I had lost my Father again. But going to the service of songs and listening to the words of encouragement, I felt a little better that though physically he is not here but he is at a much better place. To his kids, I say that it was a privilege to have known your father as he was a wonderful human being and I pray that as you grow that you try to live your life the way he did. 

Words cannot express the greatness of the legacy you left behind.  The number of lives you touched with your uplifting and encouraging words.  You are dearly missed Pastor Tunde.  May the Almighty comfort your family and give them strength to go on. 
R.I.P dearly BELOVED. Pastor,  Friend and Brother

Dearest Ivana and Isaac, 

You are so lucky to have been born to such a wonderful dad, Tunde. He is a wonderful man.

I knew Tunde for only 3 years, but it only took meeting him once to know of his love for people. Your dad worked with my husband, Ben at Bradford. For each year I knew him, he added so much joy to our lives.

His legacy lives on in you.

Tunde and Ben share strong work ethics. Some would say too strong, as the two are rarely seen without their laptops open. I cherish his example of commitment and diligence. Tunde believed excellence was a culmination of incremental progress, and I agree with him. Once at our ranch house, Ben and Tunde were working and I cooked salmon. Tunde always complimented me for that salmon, and I will cook it for you any time. It is now a dish that is dedicated to Tunde in our home.

Tunde was an incredible keeper of statistics and information. He knew more about the NBA than all 3 of our boys combined. We have no idea how he had the time to collect such seemingly useless information, but he did. Our entire family valued having Tunde as a guest, so we could quiz him on basketball trivia. Nothing stumped him. 

Tunde was dynamic. His energy radiated from heart and left his body through his smile. His love for others was contagious. At Bradford, he was called "Sweetness." At our wedding in November 2016, Ben's iconic mom spotted Tunde in the crowd during the Mother Son Dance, and called Tunde to the stage. She wanted to dance with Tunde, too! 

Although your father is in a better place now, we cherish in knowing that he left the world a better place with his impact. He has left an indelible impression in our lives.

All our love, 

MacKenzie Richter



Tunde, I was deeply saddened at the news of your passing. It has taken me some days to come to terms with it and accept it. You and I met at Federal Government College Odogbolu were we became friends and then brothers. We shared the same room during part of our stay in FEGO along with Gbenga Gbodimowo, Bayo Omole to name a few. 

I would always remember your commitment and diligence firstly to God and your academics.  In my years of knowing you, you always repaid evil with good. You lived the word of God and let it direct your approach to everything in life. Your smile will not be forgotten. You were always calm under pressure. You looked out for everyone and not just yourself. You did not look down on anyone.

After FEGO, you kept in touch and continued to reach out to me to ensure we stayed in touch with each other. Your words of wisdom will be deeply missed. Your ability to maintain peace and keep people together is one that I would not just cherish but carry forward.

I thank God for making our paths cross. It was a privilege knowing you. I pray God will comfort your wife, children, siblings, parents and all those dear to you. I pray God will keep, protect and guide your wife and kids through life. 

Rest in peace my dear brother and friend

  Tunde Akeredolu was a very fine man, a gentleman to the core.
Our paths didn't cross much in high school but I knew him well. 

I was very excited when I saw him at the Fego UK reunion in  2016, and I joked about how he had kept his looks from 23years ago. I am happy that I made his acquaintance then as it made me appreciate him and his values. Tunde talked about being a pastor in US, while he worked in UK, which made me admire his commitment to God.

I looked forward to him saying a word of prayer for birthday celebrants in our college WhatsApp group as they were usually powerfilled! On the 13th April I wished him "a happy birthday, for God to grant him long life and great health", not knowing his Lord had a better assignment planned for him. Lord we can't question you!

Sleep on dear friend! It's a shock to refer to you in past tense Tunde, if I feel like This,  I can't imagine your immediate family or close friends. I pray God gives them the strenght to bear your passing. 

Sleep on dear friend, and keep smiling that cool , calm smile with your maker!

My consolation is knowing that, "We belong to God and to Him we shall return!"

Fond memories of you 
Latifah Adebimpe ( nee Salami)

We were secondary school mates,and he was always calm, with a smile on hia face. I vividly  remember his chubby cheeks, wheneve i passed his room in Niger House.  I really havent been able to come to terms with this news,however  we take solace in the fact that he is resting in the bosom of the Lord, and at that unappointed time, a date which we do not know, we shall see him again in Heaven. 

Pastor Tunde made a monumental impact on both my own life and my family's.  I learned how to do life through his preachings. I learned about marriage, how to handle my finances, how to love others, how to serve, and much more. He taught me that when you put God at the forefront of your life, all other things will fall into place. Whenever he shared testimonies during the word, so many times I thought to myself: "This man is favored." He taught me that life isn't always smooth and you'll experience seasons of waiting, but if you hold onto God's word and promises, he will move in your favor. 

My favorite moments were when he shared personal stories about his life, he was very gentle and composed, but he was so funny to me in those moments. Whether it was anecdotes about his childhood, quirky stories about him and his wife, or even about his parents, he used humor. As someone who likes to laugh, thank you for the laughter.  

I personally feel that he advanced the spiritual lives of all of my family members. He was the first to encourage me to join the choir, and he married a great woman who encourages me to walk in my destiny. He gave my mother, who we've always encouraged to be a counselor, the chance to lead couples towards whole marriages. He helped cultivate an environment of destiny helpers and pace setters that my siblings and I look up to. Honestly, my family was in desperate need of a place like DIC Spring and a pastor like Pastor Tunde. I thank God for every message, every prayer over my learning and safety while at college, every word of encouragement, and every smile. You have motivated me to put my all into building God's kingdom and walking with God to fulfill my destiny. 

To sum what he has taught me and what I'll pass on:
God did not create us to be average (with faith, love, family life, career and education, etc.), rise up and put in the work!

My family and I celebrate you!

Much love and Rest in Peace,

Dolapo Akinfemiwa




The passing to glory, of my pastor , brother , friend, motivator and inspirator came as a shock  when most of us needed him . Well, we were told when growing up that you don't ask God questions otherwise, I would have joined a host of others who are feeling like in a dream to question why Pastor Tunde and why this time. God really knows the best.  This timed association with Pastor will ever be remembered. In the words of Ernest Okonkwo, the renowned soccer commentator, "Those who cheer when the goal is scored are just reacting to an impulse, but those who cheer before a goal is scored have actually motivated an action". Pastor Tunde, all the time I knew and been with you, you have always motivated me through your words of encouragement despite our age differences. I considered you more of a brother than a Pastor or friend. The Abazie Family will miss you. Our joy is that you were in Christ unto death. May your humble, gentle, kind, loving, generous and Jesus filled soul rest in perfect peace. Adieu bro! May God strengthen the entire Akeredolu families and all of us.

Pastor Tunde. Wow! I can't believe you're gone.
I was just talking about you earlier today and how meeting you changed my life and career trajectory.
My friends and i had an idea for an online marketplace called givepals to help students exchange textbooks and other goods on campus. Kevin, said you were a software guru and we should tell you about the idea. We came to the church with the intent on getting advice, we left that meeting with a business partner and Chief Technology officer for our startup. Over the next few months you helped us build our website and i kept wandering how you found the time. You were a husband,  the CTO of your company, and a pastor, yet you found the time to help 4 college students build our entire application. We launched the site and we had more than 3000 users at UH, it was the highlight of our lives. We became overnight celebrities on campus. We all went on to do bigger and better things . Meeting you gave me the confidence that I can achieve anything i set my mind to.  Words cant express how sad i am, especially for the loved ones you left behind. Your shoes are too big to fill. 

All i can do is to try to be like you, to touch as many lives as you did, to invest in people and their dreams without wanting anything in return.  

I pray God wraps his arms around your family and give them peace, strength and comfort. 

Take care. 

It feels really strange to be writing a memorial for a classmate.

Tunde like all our other classmates got admitted  to Federal Govt College , Odogbolu in Ogun State, Nigeria in 1988. We both ended up in Niger House.  My early recollections would be Tunde constantly trying to keep his school uniform as white as possible despite our very challenging boarding school living conditions.

We also spent a lot of time together as part of the christian fellowship in FEGO .

Its almost cliche when parents say there were good growing up, I can honestly say that Tunde was a really good boy as we transitioned from 11 year old boys to our late teens. He obviously carried this into adulthood.

I have no doubt he is in Heaven and I thank God for his life. 

May God continue to grant his family and friends the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

Went to secondary school with Tunde,  he was such a gentle and kind person. Always concerned about his fellow mates. He didn't like stress and was diligent in all he did. 
It's sad to hear about his passing but we know he is in a better place. May Almighty God comfort his family and loved ones at this time.  Amen

I am deeply saddened by the news of your passing Tunde.  I wish I had kept in touch over the years. My heartfelt sympathies to your wife, children, parents and siblings. Words can not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel now. Rest in peace dear friend. 

It took me quite a while to accept that gentle and quiet Tunde was no more because in spite of what he was going through he was always cheerful and encouraging others  while chatting . Your humility, truthfulness, never angry attitude in the face of provocation  and strong passion  for God  were the strong qualities i admired in you throughout FEGO  till your last days.   I thank God for giving me the opportunity of knowing him. A true soldier of Christ has gone to rest though painful, i will always remember your soft spoken words, your heartfelt prayers on the group chat and your ever ready to help attitude . May the Lord console  and strengthen the family to bear this loss . Sleep on Tunde 

I woke up to the devastating and shocking  news of you passing . Tunde you were  like a brother to me while  growing up in our early  years in Eric Moore Towers .Tunde  you always had the best advice and were so patient . I remember all our trips to and from school in the  same vehicle . I am so glad  that when you went to the US  we kept in touch with  Yahoo messenger and emails. We also were able to catch up on  some of your visits back to Nigeria . I will forever cherish the memories of our friendship and all the great advice and encouragement you gave me. I know you are with our Lord Jesus Christ now and smiling down on us with all the angels and saints in heaven .
Adieu my Brother and friend until we meet again. 

From the very first time we met, Pastor Tunde took genuine interest in me – at some point I was convinced that we were somehow blood relatives. Watching and reading all the tributes to Him, I now realize that he, in fact, had the same impact on everybody that crossed his path – A testament to just how selfless of human being he was. Pastor Tunde, in life, exemplified the essence of Christian living … and Yes! I have no doubt “that brother made it HOME!”. I pray the good Lord consoles his wife, parents and surviving siblings (In Jesus name!). I pray his kids grow up to know how special their dad was, and, how much he impacted his world – A REAL LIFE HERO! Rest well my Pastor, my friend, and, my brother – till we meet again!

Tunde, what can I say. I was shocked and couldn't believe it when i heard the news of your passing but the memories will linger on. I knew you quite early in life. We lived together at Eric Moore Towers, Lagos in our formative years and gained admission together to Federal Government College, Odogbolu and we were together for 6years before we all left for various Varisities. Tunde, your smile and kindness to everyone was infectious. You were so humble and a gentleman to the core. I never saw you get angry once while we were growing up! Always peaceful and have something nice to say about everyone and situation. You saw the good all the time! I was not surprised when I heard you were Pastoring a church. I knew your passion for Christ was all that you lived for. I am  glad and rejoicing you slept in the Lord. It was a short stay but you lived your life for Jesus and finished your race and you're home now with your Saviour. Our loss is heaven's gain and I know we will meet again at the Saviour's feet. Rest In Peace my Eric Moore buddy, School Mate and Friend. The Lord console your family and children and grant them the strength to bear this loss. It is Well.

Pastor Tunde, four words always ring in my mind every time I think about you: Jesus, mentorship, dream and humility. You have taught me those 4 things. 
I (Wassi) lost my father when I was 12 years old and left my parents home at early age to go to college. I then grew up without the teaching and guidance of a father, a mentor or a big brother. I in fact did not know how crucial these are until I met you and started coming to Men's fellowship. You taught me to love Christ, to dream big, to have mentors and you show me humility. Every time I come out of a session or church led by you, I was always challenged and geared up to do more. You supported me so much when I was living in the US without my wife. You prayed and prophesied about my wife and my child. Faithful is our Lord and today I can testify of that. 
One more thing that I learned from you, the hard way, is not to put off until tomorrow what one can do today. One of my resolutions for the year 2018 was to build a stronger relationship with you and Pastor Kola and make you and Pastor Seun our mentors (my wife and myself). I have put this off until this past Thursday. I really get it!! I take this as a lifetime mentorship and will not fail you.

Unfortunately, words cannot describe what I can tell about you.
My wife and I admire you, love you and will see in our Father's Home. 

Wassi & Audrey Moumouni


To the Akeredolu's & the DIC Spring family.  Our sincerest condolences. On behalf of the Omodunbi family (Derin Bello, Dr Ladipo Omodunbi, Banky Omodunbi, Lola Omodunbi-Michael, Ropo Omodunbi); we mourn with you.
 Pastor Tunde was brother, friend and family, right from our childhood.  We thank God for a life that has impacted his generation. May the good Lord grant comfort in this season. We have hope in Christ - 1 Thessalonians 4:13

I count myself fortunate to have known Tunde Akeredolu for 6 years in High School, Federal Government College, Odogbolu. 
Tunde was such a kind and gentle soul. He excelled in academics and had the respect of his classmates.  He always exhibited quiet, calm and steady leadership. His infectious smile lit up not only his whole face, but the entire room. 
As far back as I can remember, Tunde loved God, and lived his life to please his maker. He is an inspiration to me and countless others, and will be missed. 
My condolences to Tunde's family and friends. God knows best and will surely take care of you until you see Tunde again. Having lived an exemplary life, Tunde has fulfilled his calling and is now at peace with his maker, beaming down his wide, infectious, radiant smile that will never ever be wiped away.

God’s precious gifts to the world are always sent to a selected few, they stay with us physically for a short season but they leave with us an impact and legacy that remains forever. 
Pastor Tunde Akeredolu was one of God’s precious gifts to the world and I thank God my family and I are the selected few that meet him and got blessed by him. His memory and impact will forever remain with us because he truly loved and cared. Pastor Tunde called us the 1st fruit of DIC Spring and we are honoured we held such a special place in his heart and ministry. He is a great example of a man that embraced the call of God and ran with it with everything and I mean everything he’s got. 
Blessed are the parents  through whom he came to this world. Blessed is his wife that ran this race with him. Blessed are his kids that will carry his great legacy in their DNA. Blessed are we all that had the great privilege of being a part of his journey here on earth.
You will be greatly missed Pastor Tunde but we rejoice with heaven that has welcomed back home one of God’s precious gift to the world. 
Pastor Seun, the entire Akeredolu family and DIC Spring Family we are praying for you all the way from Canada. 

Wunmi Adelekan-Malomo and family


My sincere condolences go out to the family of the Akeredolu's and DIC Springs. Praying for strength and comfort during this period and for the future. May almighty God be a source of comfort and fill the void that Pastor Tunde has left . Praying for Gods perfect peace to fill the hearts of all!  God bless. xx

I didn’t know Pastor Tunde too long but the brief periods we interacted, I knew this man was a special seed planted by God in all our lives. It sucks that you couldn’t Bless us with more of your radiance but we understand that you’re at a better place now. We love you Pastor Tunde 

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Ayooluwatunde Olutosin Akeredolu

13 abril, 1977 – 26 abril, 2018

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