Chief Olufemi Majekodunmi

Rest in peace uncle.

Tribute to Chief Femi Majekodunmi

Uncle Femi, you were the kind of man who walked into a room and instantly changed the atmosphere made it lighter, brighter, and filled with laughter. There was never a dull moment with you. Your humor was more than the jokes you told; it was reflected in the way you saw life and the way you made everyone around you feel valued, loved, and at ease.

You were married to my late first cousin, and even after losing her, you never lost your warmth. You remained a constant presence in our lives loving us, supporting us, and bringing joy even during the most difficult seasons.

I will always cherish what you said to me in March after we lost Funke, your first daughter. In the midst of your own grief, you told me, “Busola, thank God your sister passed before me; she wouldn’t have been able to cope.” Even while carrying your own pain, you were thinking about someone else’s heart. That was who you were thoughtful, compassionate, selfless, and remarkably strong.

Your baby Tiwi will miss you dearly as well. She remains deeply grateful for the advice and wisdom you shared with her years ago words she continues to carry with her and treasure to this day. Your kindness and guidance touched lives in ways you may never have fully realized.

Today, we mourn your passing, but we also celebrate a life beautifully lived. We thank God for the joy, laughter, wisdom, and love you shared so generously with all of us. We will miss your voice, your stories, your infectious laughter, and the warmth of your presence.

Rest well, Uncle Femi. You lived fully, loved deeply, and left behind memories that will continue to bring smiles to our faces for years to come. Your legacy of love, strength, and joy will never be forgotten.
ADIEU UNCLE FEMIMAJEK....

Busola Afe Genesis.

Chief Olufemi Majekodunmi – A great Mentor and Role Model
It is with sadness that I mourn the passing of Chief Olufemi Majekodunmi, a man whose life and work
left an indelible mark on architecture in Nigeria and beyond. He had more than enough to teach
about professionalism whenever you were around him. I was delighted he took a natural liking to me
and would always engage in some intellectual conversation or the other, however short. He would
regularly reference his brief time working at Arup Associates in London.

Apart from collaborating together with his firm on some projects, I had the privilege of working
closely with him for several years on the Corona Schools Trust Council Projects Committee, which he
chaired and where his wisdom, vision, and unwavering commitment to excellence guided every decision
we made. Chief Majekodunmi was not only a brilliant architect but a great mentor and role model -
certainly he was to me personally. His ability to balance creativity with practicality, and his
insistence on integrity in all things, inspired me and countless others.

A few years ago, at his request, we drove together to and from Abeokuta to inspect the historic
Lion building of the Moses Adekoyejo Majekodunmi Foundation, which was to be repaired and restored
to its former glory and will eventually serve as a famous museum. Our discussions for every minute
of the journey cut across all aspects of the built environment right up till we returned to Lagos.
We didn’t solve all the world’s problems, but I felt we got fairly close!

This and other experiences revealed his gift for fostering collaboration across disciplines and
cultures, always with the goal of creating spaces that uplift communities and stand the test of
time.

Only a few weeks ago, he called and asked me to please investigate and offer some help to a
neighbour whose property was being affected by adjoining construction works. He exhibited such
compassion, and asked that if there were to be any associated costs, the bill should be sent to him
to bear. Kind-hearted and generous to the core, and to the end.

Chief Majekodunmi’s legacy is not only in the buildings he designed, but in the people he mentored,
the institutions he strengthened, and the values he embodied. His passing is a profound loss, but
his influence will continue to shape generations of architects, engineers, and other professionals.

We will surely miss him, May his great, yet gentle, soul rest in perfect peace, and may we honor
his memory by carrying forward the enviable standards of excellence and humanity he lived by.

Engr Kunle Adebajo
CEO Ove Arup & Partners Nigeria Ltd and President Association for Consulting Engineering in Nigeria (ACEN)

Dear Uncle Femi.
You are always a symbol of simplicity and calmness.. i would miss your presence, charisma.

Rest in peace always... you would be greatly missed ..