President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the Government and people of Ogun State over the passing of the former first lady and matriarch of the Onabanjo family, Chief Lucia Onabanjo.
As earlier reported by The Eagle Online, Mrs. Lucia Onabanjo passed away at 101 years on Monday, January 12, 2026.
A statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy said Tinubu sympathised with the family, friends, and associates of the late wife of the first civilian Governor of Ogun State, Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo.
He noted 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.
President Tinubu said: “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.
“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.
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“I pray that the Almighty God will receive Lucia Onabanjo’s soul, and continue to strengthen her family.”
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