Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Mrs Monisade Afuye, has announced the passage of her mother, Olori Esther Adegboye.
The deputy governor’s mother, a native of Ikere Ekiti, died in the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 97.
Announcing her mother’s passage in a personally signed statement, the deputy governor wrote, “With a heart full of praise and glory to Almighty God, we announce the passing of our matriarch, Olori Iyalaje Adegboye of Akayejo Ruling House of Ikere Kingdom.
“She is survived by extended family members, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
“Burial arrangements will be announced later.”
The deputy governor described her late mother as a caring and resourceful community leader, whose vacuum would be herculean to fill, adding that “The Ikere Ekiti Community and Akayejo Royal Dynasty will fondly remember Mrs Adegboye for her priceless contributions to community development and quest to foster unity in the town for accelerated progress”.
She prayed to God to grant her late mother eternal rest and sustain the family she left behind.
Meanwhile, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday commiserated with his deputy over the demise of her mother.
Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, described Adegboye’s death as painful but expressed joy that it was an end to a dignified era, considering the impactful life she lived and her positive influence on her Ikere Ekiti community.
The governor described the late Madam Adegboye as an honest and resourceful community leader, who contributed immensely to the growth of Ikere Ekiti in the areas of women’s mobilisation and empowerment.
He said, “The good deeds of the deceased overtly reflected in the qualities of her children, who are not only doing exceedingly well in their chosen careers but always exhibit virtues of loyalty, honesty and reliability at their duty posts”.
The governor prayed to God to repose the deceased’s soul in His bosom and grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
Oyebanji stated, “On behalf of my family, the government and the people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, her siblings and the entire Akayejo Ruling House of Ikere Ekiti on the passing of this quintessential community leader.
“Evidently mama lived a good life and left legacies of selfless service, diligence and loyalty. I urge Her Excellency the Deputy Governor and the entire family to be consoled by Mama’s exemplary and impactful life.
“History will continue to be kind to Mama for her contributions to women’s mobilisation and emancipation in all respects. May God grant her eternal rest.”
Meanwhile, Oyebanji in the afternoon paid a condolence visit to his deputy at her official residence within the Government House Complex, in Ado Ekiti.
