By TOLA ADENIYI
Words failed me to express the sadness which enveloped me consequent on the passing of a brilliant Mind who had been a part of me in the last 70 years or so.
Femi was brought along at age 5 or thereabout, to live with the Adeniyi Royal Family of Isamuro when his aunt got married to my senior cousin Buroda Modiyu Adeniyi-Osinowo.
Fast forward, I brought him into journalism by employing him to work with me in the Nigerian Tribune (1979) where he performed excellently well.
My late Best man Professor Femi Sonaike admitted him as a pioneer student of the Mass Communication Department of Ogun State Polytechnic, Abeokuta where he proved his mettle.
A self-made man, Femi loved his mother, appreciated his father and made his children the centre of his life.
I got him appointed as the pioneer editor of my now rested Sunday Stamp (1982) in Ibadan and he gave a good account of himself.
Femi was a significant journalist, a great writer, a master of the craft, and by all standards, one of the greatest journalists ever.
As author and publisher, Femi was diligent, very diligent, and professional.
A self-made man, Femi loved his mother, appreciated his father and made his children the centre of his life.
Mr Humility and Contentment has passed.
May his gallant and enterprising soul rest in peace and may his wife and lovely children and grandchildren find comfort in the Lord God.
My condolences to his sisters as well.
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