Tinubu consoles Ogun over death of former first lady, Onabanjo

President Bola Tinubu has sent condolences to the Government and people of Ogun State over the passing of the former first lady and matriarch of the Onabanjo family, Chief Lucia Onabanjo.

She was the wife of one of late Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s confidants and former Governor of Ogun State, Olabisi Onabanjo.

Her husband was elected under the Awolowo-led Unity Party of Nigeria, (UPN). He won the Governorship election in 1979 and 1983 before the military struck.

Lucia Onabanjo passed away at 101 years on Monday, January 12.

The President sympathises with the family, friends, and associates of the late wife of the first civilian Governor of Ogun State, Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo.

President Tinubu notes the compassionate investments of the matriarch 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 on issues of children and empowerment of women was
exemplary”, President Tinubu remarks.

“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”, President Tinubu adds.