Chief P. B. Olatunde

Chief Peter Babatunde Olatunde, who was popularly known and called P. B. Olatunde, was born in Odo-Eku, Isin Local Government Area, into the Olatunde family. He attended Omu-Aran Native Authority School for his Primary Education. He then attended Igbaja Theological Seminary after which he taught with the Sudan Interior Mission (S.I.M.) in Oro Ago in 1942.  He moved to Lagos in 1943 and attended Extra Mural Classes. He got married to former Miss Janet Ebun Oloruntoba a native of Alla just some 5 Km. from Odo-Eku, his home town in 1951.

He was a man who influenced people in so many spheres of life. As a devoted Christian, Chief was always in the forefront till his last days both at Lagos, Ilorin and especially in Odo-Eku. As a leader in both Isin and Igbomina communities he worked relentlessly to see that a lot was achieved. In fact, he was a pioneer member of fighters for freedom from both local and foreign dominations for the people. He was the first Asiwaju of Igbomina land. He was also Chief Ojomu, a High Chief, at Odo-Eku. In Odo-Eku his hometown he was a big force to be reckoned with, in fact Chief P.B. Olatunde was synonymous with Odo-Eku and vice versa.

Chief Olatunde as a politician was faithful and committed to seeing his people through all problems. He saw himself as a servant who must do all things possible to make sure his people were happy. He was a member of the House of Representatives in 1959 when he contested and won under the platform of the then Action Group [AG]. He served till 1961 a year after independence.

Chief as a businessman owned P. B. Olatunde & Co. (Nig.) Ltd. A company that has successfully handled so many structures in Lagos, Ilorin and several other places. Chief P. B. Olatunde as a family man was a very loving, caring and understanding father, grandfather and husband. He instilled discipline and the fear of God into every member of his family.

Papa Olatunde was straightforward, difficult to annoy, and if annoyed, he would be vindicated for being so. He was full of positive advice and encouragement for people. He was considerate and wished everybody well.  He faced problems with positive mind and this sustained him till he closed his eyes on the 16th January 1994. He worked assiduously for Nigeria, for Kwara State, Igbomina and Isin Communities, his home town Odo-Eku and above all for the Lord Jesus Christ in various ways.

His children were

1. Adebisi and Mrs. Olufunke Asonibare
2. Pastor [Chief] Adebola and Chief [Mrs.] Kehinde Olatunde
3. Oladipo and Mrs. Remisola Olatunde
4. Pastor [Engr.] Olubayo and Mrs. Omobola Olufemi