When Tunde and Ifeoma first met, it was the kind of love people wrote songs about. It was full of laughter, late-night conversations, and dreams that stretched far into the future.  Soon, they were married, ready to build a family together.

Their first child was a boy, and Tunde beamed with pride. Their second child, another boy; their third, yet another boy. Each arrival was celebrated, but Tunde often said one of his life’s deepest desires was to be a girl-dad. He wanted to walk his daughter to school on her first day, warn her first boyfriend to be careful, and one day, hold her hand down the aisle.

Years later, Ifeoma discovered she was finally expecting a girl. Tunde was ecstatic. He painted her nursery himself, bought tiny pink shoes she wouldn’t wear for years, and joked about being the oldest dad at school pick up.

But life has a way of twisting joy with sorrow. Around the same time, Tunde received devastating news: an aggressive, inoperable cancer diagnosis. He passed away before he could ever meet his baby girl.

She was named Abidemi, which translates to Born in the absence of the father.

Navigating life without a Father

Bidemi, as she was fondly called, grew up knowing her father only through pictures, stories, and the misty-eyed smiles of her mother and brothers. Yet somehow, on the milestones that mattered most, he was always there.

• At 10, right before her birthday party, Bidemi received her first letter from him, tucked neatly beside a heart-shaped gold necklace he had bought long before she was born.
• At 16, when she graduated from secondary school, she was handed another gift: a fully funded tuition package for a prestigious UK university. Her father had planned it.
• At 21, after she walked across the stage to receive her degree, she received an email about a seed fund her father had set aside to kickstart her adult life.
• At 26, when she got engaged, she wondered how bittersweet the wedding would be without him. But once again, her father showed up. The wedding of her dreams was paid for, down to the very last flower.

Though he never got to walk her down the aisle, Tunde found a way to be present. Through foresight and planning, he ensured that Bidemi never felt abandoned. He gave her stability, opportunity, and love not just in words, but in action.

How Did Tunde Do It?

When Tunde received the unfortunate news about his diagnosis, he knew he didn’t have much time left. He already had an estate plan for his family, but he created a special trust just for Bidemi.

He wanted her to know she was loved and cared for, even without his physical presence. He wanted her to enjoy the same standard of education her brothers had, and to feel supported through each major milestone in life. So, he structured a trust that safeguarded his money and assets, with instructions for gifts and provisions to be released at every stage of her journey.

Even in his absence, the trust carried out his wishes faithfully.

Why You Need an Education Trust

For parents, there are few gifts greater than the assurance that your children will be cared for no matter what happens. An Education Trust is one of the most powerful ways to make that a reality.

It doesn’t just cover tuition; it can be designed to support your child through every important stage of life – school fees, business ventures, or even the wedding of their dreams.

Life is unpredictable, but your child’s future doesn’t have to be. With the United Capital Education Trust, you can give your child the life they deserve, with stability that outlives you.

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