A heartfelt account shared online has stirred emotions among former students of Delta State University, Abraka, especially those who studied between 2009 and 2011. The story highlights the impactful life of Pastor Tayo Orimolade of Christ’s Chosen Church of God, Abraka branch, describing him as a rare pillar of support to students far from home.
According to the writer—one of the many students he accommodated—Pastor Orimolade’s home was always open, often filled with more than 20 young people every night. He and his late wife were known for their generosity, ensuring students had food, comfort, and a place to belong regardless of the hour.
His late wife is remembered for her motherly care, consistently checking whether the students had eaten, even though she barely knew many of them personally. Her passing, the writer noted, left the community in deep mourning for weeks.
The Orimolade family became a refuge for homeless students, offering meals, shelter, and even help with mending clothes. Their first daughter, Blessing Orimolade, is also praised for her kindness, often keeping food for boys who returned from church late at night.
The writer emphasized that the Orimolade name remains a symbol of compassion in Abraka and urged anyone who encounters the family to support them in honor of the kindness they extended to others.
The message ends with gratitude from one of the former students who was taken in and treated like a son despite being a total stranger.