The Olokia of Okia, Oka Akoko
High Chief (Engr.) Michael Adeniyi Ogidan
“We celebrate a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.”
2 Timothy 4:7-8
Obituary Remark & Royal Proclamation
High Chief (Engr.) Michael Adeniyi Ogidan (Aged 80)
“With total submission to the will of Almighty God, the Ogidan family and the entire Okia Ipepe Community announce the transition to eternal glory of our patriarch, husband, father, grandfather, and traditional leader, High Chief (Engr.) Michael Adeniyi Ogidan, The Olokia of Okia, Oka Akoko, who was called to eternal rest at the age of 80.”
His loving wife, children, grandchildren, siblings, in-laws, extended family, and the entire Okia Ipepe Community.
His Life, His Faith & His Legacy
A celebration of the enduring virtues, leadership, and faith of a life poured out in honor and service.
A Life Worth Celebrating
High Chief (Engr.) Michael Adeniyi Ogidan (1946 – 2026) was an illustrious son of Okia Ipepe, Oka Akoko, an accomplished Engineer, a courageous community builder, and the traditional Head Chief (The Olokia of Okia). A devoted Christian who worshiped at the Apostolic Faith Church, he left on the sands of time an impeccable record of leadership, forthrightness, humility, and generous service to humanity. As eulogized by His Imperial Majesty, the Olubaka of Oka-Akoko, High Chief M.A. Ogidan wrote an enviable page in the history of Okia, Oka-Akoko, and the engineering profession.
Roots & Heritage
Born into the respected Ogidan lineage in Okia, Oka-Akoko, Daddy grew up grounded in traditional virtues of integrity, resilience, and respect for all. From his formative years, he distinguished himself through dedication, intellectual discipline, and a quiet strength of character.
Engineering & Community Leadership
An accomplished Engineer and revered traditional Head Chief (The Olokia of Okia), High Chief M.A. Ogidan was widely renowned for professional excellence, forthrightness, and selfless commitment to the growth and peace of Okia Ipepe and Oka-Akoko.
Christian Faith & Devotion
A devoted Christian who worshiped faithfully at the Apostolic Faith Church, Daddy held fast to his faith in God. He lived out Christian values through humility, prayer, uprightness, and genuine love and benevolence toward everyone around him.
The Patriarch & Family Legacy
Above all his accolades, Daddy’s greatest joy was his family. As a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and family pillar, his home was a welcoming haven of wise counsel, warmth, and hospitality. His legacy of unity and honor lives on through his children and grandchildren.
Programme of Events
November 5th & 6th, 2026 at Okia, Oka-Akoko, Ondo State. Please join us as we celebrate the glorious home transition of our father and leader.
Departure from FMC, Owo & Lying-in-State
Tribute & Farewell Visitations
Christian Wake Keep & Youth Night Program
Church Service & Christian Thanksgiving
Solemn Interment
Grand Reception & Entertainment of Guests
Live Stream Broadcast
For family members, friends, and well-wishers across the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and around the world who cannot attend in person.
Ceremonial Broadcast Stream
The live broadcast will commence 30 minutes prior to the start of each service. Please bookmark this page or click below to subscribe to the YouTube stream.
Tributes & Words of Solace
Read heartfelt condolences from His Imperial Majesty the Olubaka, ancestral praise poetry (Oriki), and beloved family memories.
In honour of High Chief M.A. Ogidan's memory and shining legacy
HIM Oba (Dr) Yussuf Adebori Adeleye OON JP
The Olubaka of Oka-Akoko (Royal Tribute)
“With deep agony and total submission to the will of Almighty God, I am writing this tribute in honour of Late High Chief (Engr.) Michael Adeniyi Ogidan. What a nightmare, but the reality is that you are gone and words are not enough to express that deep hole left in our hearts. I particularly join the entire Okia Ipepe Community in mourning the loss of their traditional Head Chief, Late High Chief M. A. Ogidan, an extraordinary man with exceptional courage, unwavering dedication, a community-driven personality, a family man, a devoted Christian and an illustrious son of Okia Ipepe Oka Akoko who by the special Grace of Almighty God has left on the sands of time an impeccable record of leadership, a legacy of forthrightness, thoroughness and unwavering commitment to public and community service. Indeed, the Late High Chief was a great man who set up goals for himself and wrote an enviable page in the history of Okia, Oka Akoko, and humanity in general. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.”
Ayinde Bisola (Née Sule)
Family (Ancestral Oriki / Praise Poetry)
“Oriki Olokia M.A Ogidan: Omo Okia Ipepe Omo Arijadola Ogun Omo arupepe sugbehin ola Omo aruruyo gbesan ogun Omo Igere lilla, Omo Igere rhoko Omo elepo abunowo rhode Omo Oloke Igegelige Omo Oloke nmurin oke ngun Omo Olobi Isogudugudu Omo Olobi Ishaiyakoga Omo Olobi Igbani ori lona ojirori gudugbu Omo Origbo imole ajoji mawo Omiye Omofin, Omiye Ogaate Omiye Chief Obembe, Omiyefaari Omo Ogidan Ogunmangara Omo Ajaranje bi Oloko Awa ebi nsedaro re oo. Sunree Baami Olokia. Awon omo alami baba wipe odarinako, awon opo ni kapade lese Jesu.”
Bisi Ayinde
Child / Family
“Tribute to a Wonderful Dad: Dad, you are so dear to us and we shall ever cherish your love and fatherly care. You have gone forever, and we feel the deep pain of your departure. Engr. M.A. Ogidan, High Chief, the Olokia of Okia was generous, kind, considerate, funny, intelligent, warm and extremely humble. Chief Olokia was a man of integrity and everybody who knew him confirmed that he was an honest, fearless and confident man that always stood for what was right. Chief Olokia, words cannot adequately describe the many ways you touched lives. You served as the pillar, hero of our family, great uncle, and father. Dad, you will be forever remembered in our memory. Gbogbo ebi ara nsedaro lehin ree. Sunre, kapade lese Jesu.”
Cherished Moments Gallery
A visual chronicle of High Chief (Engr.) Michael Adeniyi Ogidan's 80 glorious years—celebrations, chieftaincy, family milestones, and community leadership.
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive
A cherished memory celebrating a life lived with honour, service, and dignity.
The Ogidan Family Archive