He was born on June 2, 1933.of Ibadan, who was the founder of the Bode Akindele Foundation, was renowned for his philanthropy which spanned several decades.
“Chief Akindele was a man of many parts. He was a creator of jobs who demonstrated untiring love for the downtrodden. The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, said the late Akindele “contributed in no small measure to the growth of the state and his community.”