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Tinubu condoles Ladoja over wife’s death

The President praised the late Tinuade’s selfless lifestyle of living for the good of others and expanding the gospel.

• October 15, 2024
Tinuade Ladoja
Tinuade Ladoja [Credit; BBC News Yoruba]

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday commiserated with a former governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, over the death of his wife, Tinuade.

The President extended his condolences to the former governor’s family, associates of the spouse, and the Celestial Church of Christ, where she served as a member of the pastor-in-council.

Mr Tinubu expressed the sympathy in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

He noted the contributions of the departed to humanity, affirming her strength in charitable works, wise counsel and advocacy for the welfare and education of women and children.

The President praised the late Tinuade’s selfless lifestyle of living for the good of others and expanding the gospel.

Mr Tinubu said that the late Tinuade served courageously in the highest decision-making body of the Celestial Church of Christ and the Women-in-Council for many years.

The President prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed matriarch and God’s comfort for the family.

(NAN

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