Pa. Alfred Adebayo Dina was born to Papa Aderibigbe Dina and Mama Kehinde Dina (nee Idowu of Ijebu-Mushin) on the 20th January, 1929 in Ijebu-Ode , Ogun State, Nigeria. His early infant years was spent in Kano (where he learnt to speak fluent Hausa) while his father worked with the Nigerian Railway Corporation. He later moved to Ibadan where he eventually lived most of his life. As a young man he trained as a professional photographer under the tutelage of Eboda. He started work as a Senior Photo Journalist with Daily Service Ltd, Lagos, between 1952-56. One of his memorable official duties was the coverage of the Queen of England’s first official visit to Nigeria in 1956. As a result he was a keen follower of press coverages and loved reading the daily papers till the end. He also worked for the Western State High Commission in London during the Nigerian Constitutional Review Delegates Conference Pre-Nigerian Independence. This afforded him the opportunity to travel to London. Academically, he was well read, and he encouraged all those dear to him to study as well, because he believed that education takes you, and keeps you at the top, while making a difference in your life. Thus between 1956 and 1962, he trained in Photography/Reprography, at the Regent Polytechnic, Regent Street; and the London School of Printing and Graphic Arts. He worked in the following capacities in London first as a Porter and later as a Photographic Assistant at British Railways, Kings Cross, London; then as a Technician in Library Photographic Department, University of London. He held the Professional Membership of the Institute of Reprographic Technology, London (M.I.R.T). He got engaged to his wife Mrs. Rebecca Olayemi Dina (Nee Adenubi) in November 1960, and they got married in London on December 17th the same year. Daddy so loved the place and was loved by the people that he kept in touch with all friends he made even after he left England. He recently visited members of his bridal train last year, fifty two years after their wedding. He moved back home to Nigeria in March 1962, having been employed by Atlas Nig. Ltd right from London, as Technical manager, where he established the First Commercial Microfilming process in Nigeria for the company. From January 1964, he joined the University of Ibadan Library Reprography Unit where he took over from the expatriate in charge of the section. While there he trained personnel of the Ahmadu Bello and Lagos Universities in Reprographic Process; he taught in the University of Ibadan Laboratory Technicians Training Scheme and he was the Local Examiner/Assessor for London City and Guilds in photographic Methods (University of Ibadan LTTS Courses) and Reprographic Demonstrator for the University Institute of Librarianship. He retired in 1989 as Chief Technologist after 25 years meritorious service. He is a Fellow of the Nigerian institute of Science Technology (E.N.I.S.T). Daddy was a dedicated family man, and was greatly loved by all his immediate and extended family members, and as such, he was given various aliases such as, Baba Ibadan, Baba Dina, the injection man (Baba Alabere) etc. He had special names for each of his children. Debo was called little girl, Towun- Jeje, Kunle-police man, Kemi-willy with a special wistle, and Ade-babe. His grandchildren had special references for him. His love for the family made him attend, as many family functions as were available, and he was aware of, such that you could see Daddy leave Ibadan to Ijebu and then Lagos all in one day. Daddy had a passion for helping others and for solving problems. He also had a good listening ear. He was a philanthropist at heart and gave of himself to everyone. He was usually described by many as God sent as he impacted positively a lot of lives (most that can’t be mentioned). He was always known as a supporter of people while in storms hence a notable description of Daddy was “share you burden with Pa Dina and be rest assured he would join you in the storm till victory is yours”. He represented the Bodija resident community several times, and was an active member going round passing notices and collecting revenues till his death. To the glory of God, Pa Alfred Adebayo Dina, gave his life to Christ, and was one of the oldest and dedicated member of the Men’s League at the Chapel of Resurrection University of Ibadan, where he was still able to attend the mid week service the very week he traveled to the UK. Daddy fell ill about June, July 2012 preceding and post his travels to the UK. While in the UK he was called home to glory on the 7th of August 2012. We are indeed grateful to God for being part of his life, and commend him to God’s hands, and we shall see him in glory. He would be terribly missed by all of us.