Tributes have continued to pour in for Olayinka Adejoke Ogunde following news of her death in London, with concerned parents, teachers, and education stakeholders describing her passing as a profound loss to the sector.
Members of the Concerned Parents and Educators Network and the wider education community have taken to social platforms to express grief, share memories, and reflect on the legacy she leaves behind.
Biola Okeke, in an emotional reaction, wrote: “This hits so harddddddddd…. Holy Spirit we need you now more than ever!”
Shakirat Soile also paid tribute, highlighting the late educator’s influence on her professional journey.
“There are many role models that keep me learning values online… Here is a woman who gave me an idea of having my page of #LittleTotsandTeens and using that to build my principles and standard as a teacher,” she said.
Reflecting on the news, Soile described Ogunde’s passing as one that raised deep personal questions about legacy and purpose.
“She has set a platform we all cannot just pat on the back but give a full hug… She is gone but her footprints are there forever for us all to continue to walk in,” she added, while praying for strength for the family.
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Kemi Koleowo, visibly shaken, wrote: “I’m lost in my thoughts and still processing… This is a hard one to process but we can’t question God, the Author and Finisher of our faith. You were more than a sister… Adieu Mama CPE.”
Akintemi Foluso described the late Ogunde as a protective and selfless leader within the network.
“You were not just a mother to all CPE members, you were a mother hen that protected all her children. You gave a voice to the oppressed, especially teachers in private schools… Nigeria has lost a gem,” he said.
Also mourning, Juliana Odekhian simply wrote: “Rest in peace… God has called you home after being a highly dutiful soldier and lover.”
Ogunde, widely regarded as a unifying figure in the education community, is remembered for building strong networks among educators and championing reforms, particularly in support of teachers and private school stakeholders.
Her death has left a deep void, with many pledging to sustain the ideals and platforms she established.
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