Hmmmm Mr. Tolu Mogaji, my brother, my friend, my boss.
Tears are pouring down my eyes as I write this tribute. When I heard of your passing yesterday my heart almost jumped out of my chest. I shouted as if I was going crazy.
I don’t know where to start from Mr. Mogaji; It’s really difficult for me right now to put my thoughts together. You were my brother from another parents. We met for the first time in 1990 at Epe Plywood where I was posted for my NYSC. From the second you set your eyes on me you treated me like family. You and I became very close, we did many things together, we traveled to places together including your family house at Akure. You invited me again to join you at Ebun Industries where you were my direct boss until you left to join another company. You also invited me to join you in the UK in 2005 but I decided to move to the United States. You thought me so many things and advised me on so many issues. You were always there for me.
I wish your death was just a rumor, it’s really saddening that it’s actually true.
You were specifically created by God; you knew God and you served him so well.
May the good Lord that you served so well grant you eternal rest Mr. Tolu Mogaji (my beloved brother)
ADIU.
Lucas Oso
USA

You were God's gift to everyone that is priviledged to know you, because you had some spiritual gifts to impact to make one useful for Christ. You taught us in the Ministers Choir which is held once a year with love and humility. You are so gifted with the tunes and you assisted us to put in our best for God's glory. You will buy tomtom ( a kind of mentol sweet fro Nigeria) to make our voices better and encouraged everyone.
When I read of your demise, I thought within me, 'How can he die with all these gifts?' Only God knows why.
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.
May God comfort his wife and children and the entire family in Jesus name. Amen

We never saw each other occasionally due to the distance between us. He never complained about not hearing from you. Whenever we talked to each other, it was like we just had a conversation yesterday. We met in 1980, and the friendship that we started then grew stronger and stronger every year. I thought of bringing up the idea of a “family of college boys” re-union, but you were called home before we had the opportunity to discuss that idea. Tolu meant a lot to all of us, and he would be dearly missed. I cried whenever I remembered the fun memories of our college days, but there’s not enough tears that will bring you back. I will miss you and the rest of the “boys” will surely miss you. Rest in peace my brother!

In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Pastor
We remember a remarkable servant of God, Pastor Tolu Mogaji who has been called to glory.

The new came as a shock to hear of your demise. I remember when you were mentoring me which what brought us together, you were very humble, meekly, a perfect gentleman and respectful.

Truly, we have lost a gem in CAC and in the body of Christ at large. His kind is very rare. You were an epitome of humility. Thank God for your life, I pray the lord comfort your wife and children and your entire family, strengthen and uphold them of your loss. Adieu Pastor Isaac Mogaji.

Pastor Tolu Mogagi was a truly visionary leader whose profound influence left an indelible mark on the lives of all who were fortunate enough to cross his path.

His thoughtful demeanour, coupled with his innate kindness, generosity, and empathy, defined him as an extraordinary individual. For many years, he not only established but also passionately led the central choir, showcasing his unwavering commitment to music, particularly within the realm of Christian worship.

His fervour for music led him to collaborate with a wide array of talented musicians and vocalists. Pastor Tolu even took the remarkable initiative to engage with the BBC, successfully orchestrating the central choir's participation in several esteemed Songs of Praise programs. His vision was to have these uplifting programs recorded within a CAC church setting, yet he faced a setback due to the absence of an organ in our church.

This challenge ignited a spark of inspiration within him, ultimately leading him to generously donate an organ to the church in celebration of his 60th birthday—a testament to his dedication and love for the community.

Even after gracefully passing the leadership baton to the current choir leader, Pastor Tolu's passion for both music and people ensured that he remained a vital part of the central choir. His exceptional organizational skills were unmatched, and he embodied the ideals of hard work, family devotion, and outstanding leadership. A man of myriad talents and profound wisdom, Pastor Tolu truly stood out as a unique individual whose early departure has left a significant void in our hearts and lives.

While words may struggle to fully capture the extent of his contributions and the essence of his being, we find solace in the comforting belief that he is now rejoicing in the presence of the saints above, engaging in the work he cherished most. Rest peacefully, dear Pastor Tolu Mogagi, until the day we are reunited once more.

With heartfelt affection,
From your devoted central choir.

In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Pastor
We remember a remarkable servant of God, Pastor Tolu Mogaji who has been called to glory.
You may be gone from our sight, but you will never be gone from our hearts.
Through music you touched lives in ways that words can hardly capture. Yours was an example of selfless dedication to the work God called you to do.
It did not matter whether people turned up or not to the countless number of concerts you put on, your focus on the Lord never wavered.
You were just as committed, whether there were a hundred people or one person present.
With humility and grace, you discharged the duty God placed in your capable hands.
You have fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7). Now, you rest in the arms of the Lord you so faithfully served.
While we will miss your earthly presence, we rejoice in the assurance that you are now in glory, where there is no pain, no tears, only eternal joy in the presence of our Saviour.
Your legacy lives on in the countless lives you touched and the love you so freely gave.
Thank you for the gift of music—it was, undoubtedly a great blessing to those who knew.
Rest in peace, dear Pastor Tolu. Until we meet again.

Evangelist Yetunde Opaleke

It is with a deep sense of loss that I share this tribute in memory of my age long friend, colleague and brother Pst Tolu Isaac Mogaji whose sudden transition has left me devastated.

Pst Tolu and I came into first contact 1980 whilst schooling at the then Polytechnic Owo, Ondo State Nigeria. We had gained admission into the then school of Business Management and Accountancy studies.

We became instant friends along with other friends with whom we shared bonding and aspirations as young men then.

His acronym, ITEM became popular with him in school particularly because of his flair and early mastery of accounting and its related skills. It was,therefore, not a surprise that he qualified as a chartered accountant ahead of his peers and distinguished himself in his professional career.

As we grew, the relationship blossomed transcending our academic and professional pursuits to our families and social life.
His marriage to his dearly beloved wife Foluke, an indigene of my native township of Ondo, further consolidated our friendship.

He would subsequently humorously acknowledge me as ‘egin mi’ (meaning my senior brother, my in-law) whilst I complimented with ‘ana mi, ore mi stats’ (my in-law my friend indeed)

Pst Tolu exemplified gentleness, kindness, humility, compassion, level-headedness, discipline and forthrightness. He would maintain his calmness and remained organized in every trying situation.

A caring friend whose loyalty and commitment to friendship was unparalleled, he maintained unbroken contacts with his carefully selected friends and their families notwithstanding geographical distances.

Every time my family visited London, he reached out to me to ensure our well being.

He never visited Nigeria without touching base with me and the family also. On what has turned to be his last visit, we were privileged to host him and see him off at the airport on his return journey back to London oblivious that was to be the last time I would see him.

He probably had premonitions of his home call.
I had asked him to hold on to a parcel he collected on my behalf until I visited London to pick it up. He insisted on having it delivered to me as soon as he found someone coming to Nigeria. He did as though he was conscious of time.

Pst Tolu was a passionate lover of Christ whose commitment and lifestyle was a great inspiration to everyone around him.
His weekly radio and online outreach programs exemplified his love and commitment to spreading the gospel.

I couldn’t really recollect any of our conversations not concluding with the sharing of the gospel, his music ministrations and prayers.

Tolu will be dearly missed but it is consoling that this huge loss is heaven’s great gain.

Adieu Tolu as you rest on in the bosom of the Lord