Governor Dapo Abiodun has expressed deep condolences to the family of the first civilian governor of Ogun, Olabisi Onabanjo, over the passing of their matriarch, Lucia Onabanjo.

Mrs Onabanjo passed away at 100.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the governor described the matriarch’s demise as the end of a glorious era.

He noted that she lived a highly exemplary, fulfilled, and distinguished life devoted to God, family, and humanity.

The governor said that although the loss of a mother is always painful regardless of age, Mrs Onabanjo’s transition at 101 was worthy of celebration, given her impactful life and enduring legacy.

According to him, she stood firmly by her husband through his historic struggles for democracy, human rights, and social justice in Nigeria.

“After a glorious epoch in which she joined her husband, our Papa, Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, in the fight for democracy and the delivery of its dividends on a massive scale, Mama has now been reunited with Papa in glory.

“Mama was a treasure and a source of joy to all who knew her; she consistently supported us with her prayers and goodwill, spreading joy, comfort, and hope to everyone around her.

“I commiserate with the Onabanjo family, even as I celebrate them for the great gift that mama was to all of us; she stood by her husband through thick and thin.

“We will miss her warm, wise counsel, her passion for progress, and her prayers; may the good Lord grant her eternal rest in his bosom,” he said.

Mr Abiodun also prayed that God would grant the Onabanjo family, friends, and associates the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

(NAN)