‘Onabanjo, a woman of impact’, says Sanwo-Olu

By Aderonke Ojediran

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has described the late former First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs Lucia Onabanjo, as a woman of impact.

Sanwo-Olu, who is also the Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, commiserated with the family, the government and the people of Ogun.

Onabanjo, the widow of the late Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, the first civilian Governor of Ogun State, died on Monday at the age of 100.

The governor’s statement of condolence was issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile.

It read: “Mrs Onabanjo is a woman of impact who rendered selfless service to humanity and left behind a legacy of dedication, humility and compassion.

“On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke, the government and people of Lagos State, I commiserate with my brother and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, the government and people of Ogun State, and the Onabanjo family on the transition of Chief (Mrs) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo.

“Mama Onabanjo lived a fulfilled and impactful life. She was a devoted teacher for over two decades and touched many lives in Lagos and Zaria, mentoring and shaping generations of young Nigerians.

“She played a supportive and stabilising role during her husband’s tenure as governor.

“She served Ogun State passionately as the wife of one of the most respected political leaders of the Second Republic.

“She was a reliable and committed partner who supported former Governor Olabisi Onabanjo in delivering dividends of democracy to the people between 1979 and 1983.”

The governor prayed for the repose of her soul and strength for the bereaved.