By Editor
The remains of Mr Femi Bamisaye, a director in the Ekiti State Ministry of Information, have been laid to rest following a funeral service held at Christ Chosen Ones Tabernacle Church in Ado-Ekiti.
In a sermon titled “Lessons for the Living,” the officiating minister, Apostle Dele Adelodun, said death signifies a day of rest for those who die in Christ.
He said there is life after death, either in rest or torment, depending on one’s deeds while on earth.
Quoting from the Bible, particularly the account of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19–31, Adelodun explained that Lazarus made heaven not because he was poor, nor did the rich man end up in torment because of his wealth, but because of their earthly deeds.
The cleric also spoke on what he described as the “Four Rays of Light,” outlining the stages of human existence.
According to him, the first stage, from ages zero to 25, is the bloom of youth, when life appears at its best but is brief.
He described the second stage, between 26 and 39, as a period often marked by comfort and stability, while the third stage, from 40 to 45, signals a gradual decline in strength.
The fourth stage, beginning at 60, reflects the reality of ageing and increasing weakness, he said.
Adelodun urged the congregation and other attendees to reflect deeply on their lives and accept Christ, stressing that making one’s way right with God is not optional but a divine command.
He described tributes shared about the deceased as fitting, portraying Bamisaye as a devoted father, loving husband and dependable friend whose life positively impacted many.
In her remarks at the service, the Ekiti State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Peju Babafemi, who delivered Governor Oyebanji’s condolence message to the Bamisaye family, described the deceased as an excellent officer known across the state public service for his diligence, honesty and hard work.
She said Bamisaye exemplified Christian values in the public service, adding that he was trustworthy and upright in all his assignments.
Speaking earlier at a separate forum held in honour of the late Bamisaye, the Ekiti State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, described him as an embodiment of dedication, diligence and honour in public service.
He said the state public service had lost a committed officer and true professional whose contributions left indelible marks on every establishment where he worked.
Bamisaye served as Director of Press in the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development until his death on Jan. 26, 2026, at the age of 59.
He was a former State Treasurer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists and a long-standing member of the Editorial Board of the Ekiti Civil Service Journal, “The Fountain Bureaucrat.”
