ENGR. LAOLU ADEDOKUN’ @60 – By Adeniyi Folorunso
Families, friends and associates Celebrate Engr. Adedokun Laolu Timothy Sunday as he clocks 60.
An Ibadan-born Engineer, Adedokun Laolu Timothy Sunday was born to the family of Pa and Madam Adedokun of Okemesi Ekiti, in present day Ekiti state on the 6th day of November,1960.
Engineer Adedokun gained admission into Wapco Lafarge Engineering Training School, Ewekoro in 1982 and was trained both home and abroad in Power
Plants/Automotive Engineering Services with impeccable records while
working with Wapco, Lafarge and other establishments.
Earlier in life, he attended Saint Andrews Primary School, Omi Adio, Ibadan for his Elementary School and Babatope Memorial High School, Ikoro-Ekiti, Ekiti State for his Secondary education.
He has been recognized as an hardworking, patriotic and man with a vision. He doesn’t work only because of what comes as a reward but to protect good name he has built over the years.
Laolu as fondly called by his friends and associates is known for good character, honesty and as God fearing personified. He’s loved by everyone and doesn’t consider age, tribe, colour or religion in dealing with fellow human beings.
He is an ideologist, entrepreneur, and business oriented fellow who believes in jobs creation rather than jobs seeking which was one of the reasons at 31 years of age, he left the highly promising Wapco Lafarge job to be on his own till date, to this end he was able to establish various companies and business outfits that engaged many Nigerians.
As a young Nigerian who was trained abroad, upon his return to Nigeria Adedokun established the now flourishing Engineering Services,
Biomass & Alternative Energy Companies, Timech Ventures Nigeria Limited ,with Head Office at Km 7, Lagos Ibadan, Express way, Arepo, Ogun state.
Similarly in the year 2008 an Ekiti man born in Ibadan with “Osomaalo Blood” flowing in his system, Adedokun equally established Tim Burtons Nigeria Limited to take care of some sections and provide employment for the teeming youths. He later established Timech Logistics/Equipment Leasing Ltd in 1998 and also Tim Properties Ltd in the year 2011.
The United Kingdom Full Technical Certificate (FTC) holder, equivalent of Nigeria Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering amongst other professional certificate courses combined academics with sporting activities. He is a winner of several awards and laurels with Wapco Lafarge Football Team then.
Engineer Adedokun is a Fashionista with a good dressing code at all times, he’s a socialite per excellence that is why his friends and associates call him “Mr To Match”. He’s always ready to go out of his way to assist others.
When flashonnews reached out to some of his family members, a UK based Mr. Ayoade Adedokun described his elder as a man of many parts, lovable, witty, courageous, very bold, calculated and risk taker.
”He’s someone that gets on with everyone regardless of age, gender, tribe or colour. He’s very respectful”.
He’s someone that loves his family so much and a prayer warrior/God fearing man,” he stated.
Mr. Ayoade Adedokun also described him as a bridge builder in the extended family and a philanthropist who believes that nothing is impossible in life.
While describing his father, Tolulope Adedokun said “he is the best and strongest father in the whole world,. My highly Philosophical Dad is a man that defines when the righteous falls seven times they will keep rising, he built his house on the solid rock and that is why he keeps standing in the face of adversity and remains unshaken. To the strongest Dad in the world I wish you Happy Birthday and all the best in your new year. Also, I pray that your latter years will be better and best your former years”.
Engineer Adedokun is a second to none lover of children and a terrific father in his axiom will always say that “If you failed to be in the life of your children today, you may not be in their memory tomorrow”
Nice to a fault, but a disciplinarian and no nonsense man who will not settle for less.
One of his close associates said “I don’t know how to describe our colleague and associate because he’s a complete professional who will not take rubbish from anyone ,no matter who you are when it comes to professionalism and ethics of the job.
By the special grace of God, he’s endowed and loaded with good business ideas. He’s a solution provider and a fast thinker.
‘I wish MY PRECIOUS EGBON many happy returns on his 6OTH birthday celebration.
Engineer Adedokun Laolu Timothy Sunday, an astute businessman is happily married to a paragon of beauty/down to earth, Barrister (Mrs) Oluwatoyin Sonoiki-Adedokun Esq., a respected Lawyer and a virtuous woman.
The marriage is blessed with lovely and wonderful children and grand children that are doing great.
He loves travelling, watching Football, Partying and meeting people.
He’s a devout Christian who doesn’t compromise his faith in God and a prayer warrior who seeks the face of his Creator in prayer always.
Some calls him LORD BISHOP as he always put IREEEEE OOOOO at the end of prayers sent to you.
It’s always fun being around him as there’ll be no dull moment 24.7.
The families, friends, associates and colleagues will be gathering at Daktad Suites and Event Center, off quarry road , Abeokuta, Ogun State to celebrate an icon, a socialite, a bridge builder and an exemplary Leader of as he clocks 60 on the 6th of November 2020.
