The Governor of Lagos State and Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passing of Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, widow of the late Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, the first civilian Governor of Ogun State.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, commiserated with Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the government and people of Ogun State, as well as the family and associates of the late Mama Onabanjo, who died at the age of 100.
The Governor said Mama Onabanjo lived a life of impact, especially during her reign as the wife of the first civilian Governor of Ogun State, adding that she rendered selfless service to the people and left behind a good legacy.
He said: “On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke, the government and people of Lagos, I commiserate with my brother and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the government of Ogun State, the deceased’s family and associates on the transition of Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, widow of the late Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, the first civilian Governor of Ogun State.
“Mama Onabanjo during her lifetime contributed positively to governance, humanity and education. She was a committed and devoted teacher for over two decades. She impacted and mentored many generations of young Nigerians in Lagos and Zaria while in active service. She lived a fulfilled life.
“She served Ogun State passionately as the wife of one of the respected political leaders and performing governors of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) during the Second Republic. She was a reliable and committed partner who supported former Governor Onabanjo in ensuring that the dividends of democracy were delivered to the people of Ogun State between October 1, 1979, and December 31, 1983.
“As we mourn the departure of Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, I pray that Almighty God be pleased with her soul and grant the family, Ijebu sons and daughters, and the people and government of Ogun State the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”