Mr. Isaac J. Adenuga

Mr. Isaac Jayesinmi Adenuga was born to the family of Adenuga in Iworo via Ijebu-Ode on January 6th, 1939, and passed away on April 8th, 2026. He was the third son of his father, but first and only child of his mother. Mr. Isaac J. Adenuga began his educational journey at Mapo Christ Church elementary school, Ibadan. He proceeded to Kings College Lagos and to Ransom Kuti College of Education, Moor Plantation, Ibadan- where he fell in love with science, experimentation, mathematics and other kind of problem solving subjects; and also where he met his sweetheart, Adenike Fowosire (R.I.P.) who happened to be his only wife and the mother of his 6 children. After his graduation from Ransom Kuti College, Mr. Isaac Adenuga mapped out his career and moved forward to University of Ibadan, where he attained his bachelor’s degree in chemistry and biology. As a man of unwavering integrity and dedication, Mr. Isaac Adenuga embarked on a fulfilling career in education, shaping the minds of countless students and so he secured his teaching appointment at Ibadan Grammar School on 1st January 1964. He was a beloved high school teacher at Ibadan Grammar School for a decade, until a promotional letter landed on his desk. In August 1975, Mr. Isaac Adenuga was promoted to the level of vice principal of St. Peter’s College Abeokuta and later, due to his innovative teaching, hand-on approach, and selfdiscipline he was transferred to Divisional Teachers Training College Ayetoro, Yewa North, to prepare more dedicated and innovative teachers as himself. Mr. Isaac Adenuga’s dedication and professionalism manifested throughout the state, and he was promoted to the level of Principal of Ipokia DHS, Ipokia, Yewa South; and then transferred to improve the quality and maintain educational standards in some other schools such as: Itamapako High School, Ilofi; Pioneer Principal for Obanta Comprehensive High School, Awa Ijebu; Ladugbo Community High School, Ijebu-Igbo; Abusi Odumare Academy, Ijebu-Igbo; Muslim High School , Ago Iwoye; Ago Iwoye Secondary School, Ago Iwoye; and Ijebu Ode Grammar School, Ijebu Ode- where he finally retired on January 6th 2001 to his house at Anfaani Layout Ibadan. Mr. Isaac Adenuga passion for teaching extended beyond the classroom, as he devoted his free time to tutoring struggling students and mentoring aspiring educators. He wrote “Integrated Science for Junior High School 1-3” and “Chemistry Book for Senior High School” both published by Evans Brothers (Nigeria Publishers) Ltd. Due to his professional experience, trust, and self-discipline, Mr. Isaac Adenuga was appointed Chief Examiner for West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and likewise National Examinations Council (NECO). Beyond Mr. Isaac Adenuga’s teaching career, he had special talent for Cricket and Piano playing. He was a member of Mapo Christ Church, Ibadan; member of Fountain of Hope Society; and member of St. Paul Anglican Church, Iworo, Ijebu-Ode. Mr. Isaac Adenuga is survived by his six children, nine grandchildren, and three greatgrandchildren, all of whom adored him. His life was a true testament to the power of love, educating the young, and his impact will live on in the lives he touched. Dear daddy, Mr. Isaac Adenuga, we, your children attested that you were a loving husband, a responsible father, true uncle and indeed friend to many before death plucked you from our midst. Even though we are saddened by losing you, we take solace in the word of God which says: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live if he dies”. Therefore, we believe that you are living and resting at the bosom of our Lord and Saviour. Love you daddy. By: Adeola Amuda (The daughter)