Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has extended his condolences to the family of the late General Adeyinka Adebayo over the passing of their matriarch, Chief (Mrs.) Modupe Adebayo.
Madam Adebayo, wife of the former military governor of the old Western State, passed away on Saturday, March 8, at the age of 85.
In a statement issued in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, Governor Oyebanji described her demise as a sad development.
He hailed her as a virtuous woman, a strong pillar of support for her family, and a mother whose kindness extended beyond her immediate household.
The Governor however congratulated Mrs. Joke Chukwuemeka and the entire family over what he described as a “glorious exit” of their mother, adding that the fact mama lived a good and fulfilled life of service and honour and survived by excellent children, loving family and a community that hold her in high esteem, makes her passing a cause for celebration and not for mourning.
He acknowledged that, despite her old age, she would be greatly missed for her wisdom, generosity, and warm personality.
“There is no doubt, mama lived a good and fulfilled life and would be greatly missed. While we would have loved to still have her around for a little longer, I urged the children and the entire family to be consoled by the fact mama lived a great and impactful life, served God, her community and humanity.
“On behalf of my family, the Government and good people of Ekiti State, I extend condolences to the entire family and pray that the Almighty God grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and grant mama’s soul eternal rest.”, the Governor said.