Olayinka Adejoke Ogunde

1964 - 2026



Mrs Ogunde passed from death to life on Easter Sunday, 5th April, 2026 at the Harley Street Clinic, London, surrounded by her family.

  • 61 years old
  • Born on May 29, 1964
  • Passed away on April 5, 2026
Read Yinka Ogunde's Biography

Olayinka Adejoke Ogunde (nee Adetunji) was born in Lagos on 29 May 1964 and grew up in a close, leadership-minded family with siblings Sade, Segun, and Olumide. Educated in Lagos (Our Lady of Apostles and Methodist Girls’ High School), she earned a BA in English (University of Lagos), completed NYSC as a newscaster, and later obtained a postgraduate diploma and Master’s in Mass Communication.

She married Oluwemimo Ogunde in November 1986 and had three children—Olawunmi, Adekunbi, and Oluwafifehan—and grandchildren. Professionally, Olayinka rose in advertising (Promoserve, Magnum Gold) and founded Goals and Ideas Limited in 1999. She trained many young practitioners and served on industry bodies including AAAN and APCON.

In 2006 she founded Edumark Consult to professionalize private primary and secondary education. Through Edumark she started WATFON (We Are The Future Of The Nation), the Entrance Exam Guide, School Finders, the TOSSE education exhibition, and the Concerned Parents and Educators Network (CPE), which grew into a large advocacy and support group. She also coordinated the Adopt-a-School (C.R.E.E.D.) initiative in Lagos.

Committed to leadership development, she trained under John Maxwell in 2017, led alumni and professional groups, and ran Yinka Ogunde Consulting. A devout Christian active in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, she served in many roles and led welfare and counselling at Trinity Temple Parish, Ikoyi. Olayinka died on 5 April 2026.

She is remembered as a loving wife and mother, a respected professional and education innovator, a committed Christian , and a servant-leader whose initiatives impacted schools, parents, teachers, and the advertising industry.

She was a loving and dedicated woman of God whose kindness, strength, and warmth touched the lives of all who knew her. She was a strong believer in the unity and prosperity of Nigeria and the transformation of the education sector. Her memory will forever remain in our hearts.

Submission

Farewell

Forever in our hearts 🥰

CEO, 1st Royal Character & Values Limited (RCV)

Deaconess

National Welfare OLAOSA

Pastor

Director- The Honeyrock School

A legend even in death!

A tribute to a dear friend

CLO KKES

What a leader you were!

COO of Phostine Premium Schools

Tribune to An Ever Cheerful Icon of Educational Marketing

Principal

CEO TKheritage Consult/TKH SCHOOL (The kings heritage )

An educator

Barr.

Director

SHE FINISHED STRONG

Accountant wemimo Ogunde & Co

Accountant wemimo Ogunde & Co

A Great Collaborator!

Sisto Mi oooooo!!!!💔💔

A Tribute to an Exceptional Mentor — Mrs. Yinka Ogunde

CEO Blooming Greens School

Head, Corporate Affairs Department, Nfvcb

Retired Mathematics Consultant. Sede Maths Lab

Member of CPE

Tribute To A Great Icon – Mrs. Olayinka Ogunde

Sunnydale School

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