Today’s podcast is dedicated to my dad. In loving memory of my dad- Engr Oladejo Solomon Popoola of blessed memory, who passed on exactly 25yrs ago, at the age of 53yrs.
Engr. Popoola, my dad, was a Godly, principled man and a lover of music who enjoyed playing hymnals on his piano.
He was a disciplinarian. A man dedicated to his wife, children and work. I never saw dad taken a day off at work for off-sick leave. He prioritised his children’s education above his pleasure. And Sunday church was a must for the whole family. My mind went to my dad of blessed memory, when I read Isaac’s story and how God appeared to him during a famine, instructing and guiding him on where to avoid; and where to relocate to. God also mentioned to Isaac that he would be with him and bless him and his posterity all because of what Abraham his dad did. -
God told Isaac he was going to fulfil all the solemn promises he made to Abraham. All be
“And I will make your descendants multiply as the stars of heaven; I will give to your descendants all these lands; and in your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed; because Abraham obeyed My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.””
Genesis 26:4-5 NKJV
When my dad passed on, I had the opportunity to do my one year work-experience at Chi Ltd, Lagos, NIgeria. It was an international company that produce and market drinks, poultry and aquatic animals.
The Personnel Manager called me to his office and commemorated me on my dad’s transition and told me to feel free to come to him if I need anything.
In actual fact, all through my stay in the company he would call me his daughter.
Of course, I made sure I enjoyed all the preferential treatments available.
Just as God blessed Isaac and his posterity because of Abraham, why did the PM offered me unimaginable support?
He mentioned that my father -Engr Popoola , then the Telecommunications Manager of NITEL, with his team, fixed all the company’s lines without a bribe. Without any hassle which he mentioned was uncommon.
God blessed Isaac and his posterity as a result of Abraham’s deeds.