Yetunde Olutoyin Aina Ogunseye

Yetunde Olutoyin Aina Ogunseye (née Amos) was born on September 23, 1957, to the family of Late Pa Olarenwaju Amos and Late Mrs. Eunice Adedoyin Amos (née Odunowo). She was the third of seven children. Raised in a devout Baptist home, her life was firmly rooted in Christian faith, guided by her father’s favorite verse: “Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass” (Psalm 37:5). Her academic brilliance was evident from an early age. She attended St. Agnes Demonstration School, Maryland, and Ebenezer African Primary School, Ibadan, before completing her secondary education at St. Bernardine’s Girls Grammar School, Oyo. She earned her Higher School Certificate from Ibadan Grammar School and obtained a B.Sc. in Accounting (Second Class Upper) from the University of Lagos in 1978. Following her National Youth Service in Imo State, Yetunde began her professional journey with Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers), qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 1981 and becoming a Fellow of ICAN in 1993. Her career spanned accounting, banking, and corporate leadership, where she embodied excellence, integrity, and faith. She worked with Coopers & Lybrand, Honda Manufacturing (Nig.) Ltd., and ICON Merchant Bankers before founding her own firm—Yetunde Ogunseye & Co., Chartered Accountants—in 1986. In 1993, she joined Associated Discount House (ADH) and rose through the ranks to become Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer in 2004, a position she held until her retirement in 2011. She also served on several boards and professional councils, including the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (HCIB), the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS), and the Nigeria Discount Market Association (NDMA). A devout Christian, Yetunde’s faith evolved across denominations, culminating in her deep devotion as a Catholic, where she found joy in serving as Patroness to multiple church groups and was a member of the Parish Pastoral Council at the Catholic Church of the Assumption, Falomo. She was known for her warmth, generosity, and unshakable belief in unity among Christians. She met her beloved husband, Mr. Crispin Ogunseye, through a dear friend, and they married on November 12, 1983. Their union was blessed with a daughter, Toluwalope Ilerioluwa (Tolu) Kyaagba. Yetunde was not only a devoted wife and mother but also a mother figure to many. Her joy for life was infectious—she loved to dance, to give, and to uplift everyone around her. She is survived by her daughter, Tolu Kyaagba; son-in-law, Tor Kyaagba; sisters Professor Funmi Adeyemi, Dr. Kemi Gerfen, Desola Amos, and Yomi Uteh; grandchildren Yima Babatunde and Kume Olufemi Kyaagba; and a host of relatives, friends, and mentees whose lives she deeply touched. Her life was a testimony of faith, service, and love. She lived fully, gave freely, and trusted God completely.

Yetunde Olutoyin Aina Ogunseye

September 23, 1957 - October 17, 2025