President Bola Tinubu has described the late former First Lady of Ogun State, Lucia Onabanjo as a strong support for her husband when he served as Ogun State Governor for four years.
In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to Tinubu on information and strategy, the president commiserated with the Government and people of Ogun State over the death of the former first lady and matriarch of the Onabanjo family.
Recall that Onabanjo passed on Monday, January 12, at the age of 101 years.
The President also sympathised with the family, friends, and associates of the late wife of the first civilian Governor of Ogun State, Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo.
According to Tinubu, the compassionate investments of Onabanjo in many lives in her community, the state, and the nation, as evidenced by the outpouring of testimonies during her lifetime and after she passed.
“Lucia Onabanjo’s strong support for her husband when he served as Ogun State Governor for four years, 1979-1983, was commendable, and her keen interest in issues of children and empowerment of women was exemplary.
“I do not doubt that her legacy of charity and kindness will continue to resonate.
“I urge the Ogun State government and family members to immortalise her by projecting her legacy of love for the poor and vulnerable.
“I pray that the Almighty God will receive Lucia Onabanjo’s soul, and continue to strengthen her family”, Tinubu said.