Mama Margaret Akiyode finally laid to rest in Abeokuta
The remains of Princess Margaret Akiyode nee Omorogbe, mother of a frontline member of Penpushing platform, Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi were on Friday committed to mother earth in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital.
Penpushing reports that it is recalled that the bereaved daughter who is the founding Director of Women Advocates Research and Documentation Center (WARDC), a Non-Governmental Maternal and Reproductive had announced the death which occurred on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at age 89.
The final journey of the deceased commenced with a service of song on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Redeem Evangelical Mission (REM) Okota, number 7 Monsuru Bisiriyi Street, Tarred Road Bus Stop, off Ago Palace Way, Okota, Lagos State
Penpushing further reports that on Thursday May 29, 2025 there was a wake keep held at Margaret Akiyode Place, opposite Ijeja Stadium, Ijeja, Abeokuta, and burial service held on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Redeem Evangelical Mission(TREM) Onikolobo, opposite Fowobi Petrol Station, Onikolobo, Abeokuta.
The remains were later conveyed in white colour motorcade accompanied by the children and other members of the family to Lantoro cemetery located at Oke-Lantoro axis in Abeokuta South local government area of Ogun State and interred.
Penpushing also reports that the train of celebration of Mama Akiyode comprising personalities within and outside the country thereafter moved to Abeokuta Sports Club, at number 1, Oba Ademola Road, behind Sweet Sensation, Government Reservation Area (GRA), Ibara, Abeokuta for reception
The notable dignitaries at the events include Oby Ezekwesili (Founder Human Capital Africa), Erelu Bisi Fayemi (Former First Lady of Ekiti State), Toun Sonaiya-Okewale(Chief Executive Officer Women F.M Radio), Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji (Founder, Penpushing Media), Sina Adefolahan(Secretary Anniversary Planning Committee, Penpushing Media).
Penpushing reports that others are Dr Otive Igbuzor (Founding Director African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development Centre), Bridget Osakwe (Executive Director West Africa Network for Peacebuilding), Magistrate Olajumoke Fadairo and Chief (Mrs) Ade-Onojobi(Chief Executive Officer Hope for New Life Organisation) among others
Penpushing reports that notable organisations in attendance include Nigerian Law Reform Commission, Non-Governmental Organisations, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), staffers of Women Advocates Research and Documentation Center (WARDC) as well as other professional bodies and civil societies
The guests of over 1,000 were treated to sumptuous food and drinks at the reception, with a popular one-man band Segun Rockers on ground entertaining them at the well decorated hall of the ceremony
Penpushing further reports that the management and editorial of the media outlet in a letter of condolence signed by the founder Prince Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji on behalf of membership across the globe commiserated with the family
The letter captioned ‘Penpushing media celebrates Mama Akiyode’s fulfilled life’ stated that the news of the death came as a thunderbolt to the management and was difficult to believe when it hit the airwave.
‘It was difficult to believe when the sad news spread like wildfire, indeed, the demise was big blow to the family and our organization. No doubt we will miss her, and her death is a huge loss to the Penpushing Platform where her daughter is a frontline member, while it is indisputable that her legacies are immense and remain indelible in our hearts’, the letter reads.
‘Her mentorship role to many people which cut across all gender, and ethics as well as religion deployed her Godly wealth of experiences to better the lot of the society, while it is our prayer that God shall grant her eternal rest’, it added.
‘Hopefully, we had envisaged that a loving soul and this great woman would be with us for a long time, but it has pleased the Almighty God, the unquestionable, to take her home for a deserved rest. Adieu, Mama good night’, Kayode-Adedeji wrote
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