Dr. Tolulola Bayode, the Chief Executive Officer of Dorian Homes, the largest orphanage in West Africa, has lost her father, Chief Joseph Agboola Bayode. The late Chief Bayode, a renowned cocoa merchant, passed away on January 15, 2025, in Akure after a brief illness. He was aged 85.
Chief Bayode was a highly respected figure in the cocoa business and was known for his dedication to his family and community. Throughout his lifetime, he contributed significantly to the development of the agricultural sector in Ondo State. His legacy of hard work and commitment to excellence left a lasting impact on those who knew him. Despite his advanced age, he remained active and enjoyed immense love and care from his daughter, Dr. Bayode, until his passing.
Friends, family, and well-wishers have continued to pay tributes, describing him as a man of integrity and compassion. Dr. Bayode, who has dedicated her life to philanthropy and humanitarian work through Dorian Homes, has received an outpouring of condolences from various quarters. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family in due course.
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