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A Tribute to Our Dear Uncle, Arc. Femi Majekodunmi : A Life of Impact and Love

Thank you for living a life that was truly a blessing to so many.
You carried a light that filled every room you entered - a warmth, a presence, a joy that made people feel seen and welcomed. We will dearly miss your jokes and the playful way you teased us at family gatherings. You always gave us a reason to laugh, even in the simplest moments.
Your love for family was deep and unwavering, and your devotion to our mum was especially profound. You faithfully supported her until she passed, and even after, you continued to show up for her children with the same care and commitment. With you, support was never uncertain - once you heard of a milestone, a need, or a celebration, your support and generosity were guaranteed.

I will never forget in 2003, when you gave a cheque of ₦21,000 for my 21st birthday - a moment of pure joy, and at the time, the largest gift received. That gesture captured so much of who you were: thoughtful, generous, and deeply invested in our happiness. For as long as we can remember, our mum and all of us remained beneficiaries of your quiet, consistent kindness.

You had such a large heart. You gave freely, without hesitation or expectation. You made time for people -always responding, always present, always intentional. You always replied every message I sent you, those are treasured memories now.

You loved your darling wife so deeply that it almost feels divinely orchestrated - that you would be reunited in spirit as she marks her 80th birthday on June 8th. That kind of love is rare and beautiful.
Friends you taught during your time lecturing at UNILAG continue to speak of you with such high regard, a testament to the impact you made not only within your family, but in the lives of countless others you taught, mentored, and inspired.

We are grateful for the memories we shared and for the grace of being in your company just weeks before your passing. Even when we came to pay our condolences, you still found a way to make us smile and laugh, that was simply who you were.

You were a great man , rare, kind, generous, and full of warmth. Your life was impactful, your presence unforgettable, and your legacy enduring.
You will be deeply missed.
May your soul rest in perfect peace.

Damilola Vigo- Familusi
(On behalf of the Children and Grandchildren of Kofo Vigo (née Majekodunmi))

Beloved Uncle Femi,

What is there for me to do now but express my love for you and my gratitude? Thank God I got to spend speak to you and hug you at Aunty Layo Kiencke's birthday luncheon. As usual you had nothing but kind words and encouragement for me. Thank you, Uncle, for the decades of including me - both you and Aunty Vicky did that - in your family functions. I was always so touched by the way you would remember to include me.

I am so glad I knew you - my real and - so friendly - Uncle. Thank you for that wonderful lunch - decades ago now - in that smart London restaurant- I wish I could remember its name. I remember admiring your assortment of credit cards! So many of them. I'm smiling as I write this. I'm glad I got to celebrate your last birthday with you. I was pleased to see you cheerful and dancing.

I'm sending my love to you, Uncle, and to Aunty Victoria and to Funke, who visited me once many years ago in my home. So many years ago.

May the three of you - beloved souls - rest in eternal peace.

Toun xxxx

I am originally from Afghanistan. I got to know Femi during COVID-19. In that first meeting, I found him to be a special and extraordinary person. Without hesitation, I offered him help, and he happily accepted.
After that, during the quarantine, I made all his purchases. In short, he gradually became a very good friend and had extraordinary trust in me because of his pure heart. He always spoke to me from his heart. He always talked to me and kept me informed of his situation. During this time, I learned a lot from him.
In short, Honourable Femi was a very dedicated and philanthropic person, whose like is rare. I am proud to have worked closely with him for a while. I only wish I had not said goodbye to him on the phone.
One lasting memory of him is that one day he called me and said, “Take me to the doctor, wait for me, and then take me home.” When he returned, he told me to stop the car and very kindly asked me, “Are you upset? Tell me what’s going on. If I can help, please let me know.” He asked very sincerely, which reassured me and made my heart very happy.
I don't feel his absence, because his memory continues to live in my heart.
Finally, I wish that Almighty God grants him Paradise.

With respect,
Atiqullah Hamed

A very humble man of amazing depth , intelligence and ability. One of his many attributes was to care about those around him and see how he could improve their lives. He once told me.’” I have been very blessed. I have lived like a king and I’m happy to die a pauper “

A TRIBUTE TO ARC. (CHIEF) OLUFEMI MAJEKODUNMI FNIA, PPNIA, PPUIA (1940 – 2026)

It’s extremely difficult to know exactly where to start celebrating the life of such a colossal figure whose existence has been a blessing to everyone that had the privilege of crossing his path. Like most Nigerian architects, I got to know Arc. Femi Majekodunmi from a distance, long before I met or interacted with him personally. As a young architect back in the days, he was such an embodiment of all the attributes I dreamt of having as an architect and when I eventually began to interact with him on a personal level, I was intrigued by his level of humility despite his towering accomplishments.

Within the NIA, he has undoubtedly made lasting contributions even in old age to the sustenance of the Institute, having served as President and member of the Board of Trustees in addition to his being a trustee of the African Union of Architects (AUA) and President of the global body for architects, the UIA.

I recall with nostalgia, the various instances we had interacted in the past but perhaps the few that stuck with me include my 2015 attempt for the 3rd Vice-President position in the Institute when under pressure to step down, he called me aside and asked me to follow my heart and the rest is history. Another instance was when in 2022, he got to know I would be attending the maiden edition of the Architects Association of Botswana Conference on the invitation of the President of the Association and he asked that I make out time to visit his office in Botswana which I did and he took me on a historical journey of how the office came to be and how he named the building after his wife – Victoria.

During my Presidency of the Institute, he was always there to offer wise counsel and even made huge financial contributions to whatever cause the Institute was pursuing. Most notable was our bid to affect an amendment to the public procurement act among several other similar interventions. He was also a strong pillar of support during the dark years of the crisis that engulfed the Institute post 2015 even at the risk of being maligned by individuals much younger than him.

I recall our last interaction on the 1st of May 2026 during his 86th birthday. I had just flown in from an NIA engagement that took me to Kaduna and Zaria when my wife suggested we drive straight from the airport to his home in Victoria Island to spend some time with him. He was in high spirit throughout our stay and shared humorous banters with everyone around. Little did I know that would be my last interaction with him. Without fear of contradiction, I can boldly say that it will be difficult to find someone that matches his humility, generosity and genuine love for architecture, the Institute and humanity at large.

I will forever be grateful for his friendship towards my family, especially when he accepted without hesitation to have my son intern in his office among other acts of kindness I cannot begin to enumerate. He will be greatly missed, and I pray for a peaceful repose of his soul in the bosom of the lord.

Adieu Arc. (Chief) Olufemi Majekodunmi the architect, philanthropist and mentor extraordinaire.

Arc. Enyi Ben-Eboh FNIA, PPNIA
29th President of the Nigeria Institute of Architects

A Tribute to Chief (Arc) Olufemi Majekodunmi.

There are men whose greatness announces itself loudly, and then there are men whose greatness is woven quietly into the lives of everyone they touch. Chief (Arc) Olufemi Majekodunmi was the latter — a man of stature, yes, but more importantly, a man of warmth.

He was an Architect in the truest sense of the word — not only in his professional craft, where he shaped spaces and structures with skill and vision, but in the way he shaped people. He built into lives. He invested in others. He left things better than he found them.

What many will remember, perhaps with a smile and a gentle tear, is that Chief was never too important to ask for help with the little things. His phone. His laptop. His Internet connection. And every time he called — "Solomon, this Internet is not working. I can't send message and i haven't received message." — it was never really just about the technology. It was his way of staying connected, of keeping relationships alive, of reminding you that you mattered to him enough to reach out. In those small, frequent calls was the heartbeat of a man who valued people above protocol.

He was a father figure who did not require biology to love like a father. A mentor who guided without condescension. A kind soul who made you feel, every time you were in his presence, that you were exactly where you were supposed to be.

Chief was the kind of man who remembered your name, remembered your face, and made you feel remembered — in a world that forgets too easily.

Now the calls have gone quiet. The phone no longer rings with his familiar voice checking in, asking after you, making sure all is well. But the connection he built — in the heart, in the spirit, in the memory — that signal is strong, and it will not drop.

Rest well, Chief (Arc) Olufemi Majekodunmi. You were a great man, not because of your title, but because of your kindness. Not because of your achievements alone, but because of the lives you quietly enriched along the way.

Till we meet again, on that side where all connections are eternal.

Adebola Solomon

Tribute from Hauwah

A very good day

It is with deep sadness that I extend my heartfelt condolences on the passing of OM.

His leadership, professionalism, vision, and dedication left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of working with him. He was not only an exceptional architect and mentor but also a source of inspiration to many.

During this difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, and the entire office. May Almighty God grant him eternal rest, forgive his shortcomings, and give all who mourn him the strength and comfort to bear this great loss.

He will be greatly missed, but his legacy and contributions will continue to inspire us.

May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

Thank you!

Dear Majekodunmi Family,

Condolences on the Passing of Chief Arc. Olufemi Majekodunmi

On behalf of Partners and Staff at Knight Frank, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Chief Arc. Olufemi Majekodunmi.

Chief Majekodunmi was more than a client to us; he was a treasured partner and a respected figure whose integrity, professionalism, and warmth left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of working with him. Over the years, his trust in Knight Frank was a privilege we never took lightly, and his legacy of excellence in architecture and service to Nigeria will endure.

We share in your grief during this difficult time and stand with you in honouring his remarkable life and contributions.

May you find comfort in the fond memories you hold and in the knowledge that he touched many lives beyond his immediate family.

May God grant Chief Majekodunmi eternal rest and give the family the strength and peace to bear this loss.

With deepest sympathy,

Frank Okosun 

CEO/Senior Partner

My dearest Uncle Femi, to say I am heartbroken is an understatement. Growing up, I was blessed to have three "Femis" as father figures. My late father - Skipper Asekun, Uncle Femi Adeniyi Williams and Uncle Femi Majekodunmi. I was showered with so much love, attention and care by all three of them such that I thought they were all my fathers. And they were. My three uncle Femis were in a class of their own, debonair, classy, witty, intelligent and so much fun.
I remember how I would scream whenever I saw "FMA Architects" on a billboard around construction sites, I would let everyone know "that’s my uncle Femi's work!"

Uncle was chairman at my wedding, aunty Vicky was a constant in our lives and and she took her duty as godmother to Femi Jnr seriously.
Uncle Femi I am so grateful to you and glad we chatted after Funke's passing. Thank you for all your support. May God surround Deji, Folarin, Akintunde and Keji. Rest well Uncle. You were an icon and left an everlasting legacy.

Rest in peace uncle.