The Ogun state first lady, Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabanjo and wife of the late first civilian Governor of the state Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo has clocked 100 years, a ceremony described as a milestone.
Penpushing reports that the celebrator’s husband served as Governor of Ogun State from October 1979 to December 1983, died in 1990, and was a renowned journalist before venturing into politics.
The late husband was known for his integrity and commitment to education and public service, while Ogun State University, established during his administration, was later renamed Olabisi Onabanjo University in his honour.
Penpushing further reports that Governor Dapo Abiodun, in a message shared on his social media handle, described the celebrator’s attainment of a century as a divine blessing and a testament to a life of grace, faith, and purpose.
“We join family, friends, and the good people of Ogun State in celebrating Her Excellency, Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabanjo, on her 100th birthday. Attaining a century in good health and sound mind is a divine blessing and a testament to a life of grace, faith, and purpose’, Abiodun wrote
Penpushing further reports that he praised her for remaining a pillar of strength and moral inspiration in the state since the passing of her husband, adding that she has remain a pillar of integrity, courage and selfless service
‘As the beloved wife of our state’s first civilian governor, the late Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, Mama has remained a pillar of integrity, courage, and selfless service. Her strength and unwavering devotion continue to inspire generations of Ogun State citizens’, he added
Penpushing also reports that Abiodun pointed out that beyond her public role, Onabanjo’s humility and compassion have left a deep mark on the state’s social fabric.
“Beyond her role as a teacher and mother, Mama’s compassion, humility, and moral guidance have touched countless lives and strengthened the values upon which our state stands’, Abiodun said.
Penpushing reports that he expressed gratitude to God for her long life and preserving her to witness rare milestone, prayed that God grace, peace, and joy continue to abide with her in the years ahead
“We thank Almighty God for preserving her to witness this rare milestone, and we pray that His grace, peace, and joy continue to abide with her in the years ahead’, the governor emphasised
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