Ogun state government set up committee for burial of former first lady, Lucia Onabanjo
The Ogun State Government has constituted of a committee to organise a befitting burial for the former first lady of the state, Chief Mrs. Lucia Onabanjo, a wife of late first civilian governor, Olabisi Onabanjo
Penpushing reports that Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this during a condolence visit to the Onabanjo family in Ijebu-Ode, describing the deceased as an exemplary first lady,
The governor said she used her position to render selfless service to God and humanity, stressing that the state would be fully involved in giving the first lady a dignified and well-deserved burial.
“Mama lived for 100 years and would have been 101 this year. She lived a ripe and fulfilled life, leaving behind legacies of impact that call for the celebration of a well-lived, purposeful and meaningful existence’, Abiodun said.
“She was married to a renowned journalist and an outstanding governor in his time, who established landmark institutions such as the Ogun State Television and the Olabisi Onabanjo University, among others’, he stated.
“Mama Lucia herself was a trained teacher, a supportive wife who travelled round the country with her husband, a devoted homemaker, a doting and loving mother, and an exemplary First Lady’, the governor added
Penpushing further reports that Abiodun pointed out that although the state mourns her departure, there is much to be thankful for, considering the impactful life she lived.
“Though we mourn the departure of a great woman, a titan, a former First Lady, and an industrious daughter of Ijebu land and Ogun State, we should be grateful that she lived a life worthy of emulation,” he said.
Penpushing also reports that the number one citizen of the state equally urged people to live lives of positive impact, emphasising that death is inevitable regardless of age, stressing that It is only a question of when God will call us home
The governor while acknowledging that Mama lived to a ripe age, described her death as a great loss not only to her family but also to Ogun State and the country at large, and prayed for the repose of her soul, urged members of the family to take solace in the fact that she lived and departed honourably.
Penpushing reports that speaking on behalf of the family, Barrister Bukola Onabanjo recounted the events leading to her mother’s final moments and expressed gratitude for the godly upbringing she gave her children.
The bereaved daughter, whose mother was born on October 26, 1925, and passed away on January 12, 2026 appreciated the Governor, Ogun State Government, and the people of the state for their support and solidarity with the family.
Penpushing further reports that the committee will be chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, while other members include Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area, Mr. Dare Alebiosu, and the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo.
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