Alao-Akala, Adedoyin, Maigida, others pay last respect as Mainspring Hospital founder goes home
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The ancient city of Ogbomoso stood still on Thursday as eminent personalities from across Nigeria and beyond gathered at the Baptist Beulah Centre to bid farewell to renowned medical practitioner, consultant family physician, humanitarian and founder of Mainspring Hospital, Dr. Sunday Oladeji.
The late medical expert, who died on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the age of 44, was celebrated for his uncommon commitment to quality healthcare delivery and humanitarian service.
The burial service attracted members of the clergy, political leaders, traditional rulers, medical practitioners, family members, friends and well-wishers, all paying glowing tributes to a man described as compassionate, humble, transparent and deeply committed to humanity.
Among dignitaries present at the ceremony were Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Youths in Parliament, Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala; Majority Leader of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Sanjo Adedoyin; philanthropist, Samson Adegoke Maigida; and members of the Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria.
Delivering the sermon, the lead pastor of Oore-Oluwa Baptist Church, Revd. Dr. Sola Lawal, urged Nigerians to live lives of impact and selfless service to humanity.
According to him, “Life is not measured by the number of years spent on earth, but by the number of lives touched. Dr. Sunday Oladeji may have lived for 44 years, but his impact will continue to speak for generations.”
The cleric also challenged medical practitioners to see their profession beyond financial gains.
“Medicine is more than a profession; it is a ministry of compassion.
“The late Dr. Oladeji understood that hospitals are not only places for treatment, but centres of hope and healing for humanity,” he said.
Revd Lawal further admonished Nigerians to always prepare for eternity through righteous living and service to others.
“No one knows when the journey of life will end. What matters is the legacy we leave behind. The life of Dr. Oladeji teaches us that kindness, sacrifice and genuine love for humanity will never be forgotten,” he added.
Representatives of the Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria and other associates described the late doctor as a vessel used by God to impact lives, noting that though his life was short, his contributions to humanity remained significant and unforgettable.
Emotional scenes characterised the service as the wife, children, family members and sympathisers of the deceased wept openly during different sessions of the programme.
Highlights of the service included a drama presentation reflecting the life and impact of the late physician, special renditions by the Christ Our Passover Choir, and testimonies from beneficiaries of his humanitarian gestures through Mainspring Hospital.
Special prayers were also offered for the family, Mainspring Hospital, medical practitioners, the Christian community in Ogbomoso and the city at large.
One of the emotional moments during the service was the announcement of a lifetime scholarship pledge for one of the children of the deceased.
Interment followed immediately at the premises of Mainspring Hospital, High School Area, Ogbomoso, where the remains of the late doctor were committed to mother earth amid tears and tributes.
Dr. Sunday Oladeji is survived by his wife, children and aged parents.
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