Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has lost his mother, Mrs. Abigail Makinde, at the age of 81.
Mrs Makinde departed this world in the early hours of today, Thursday, October 15, 2020, Barr. Muyiwa Makinde, Jagun Olubadan, said in a statement on behalf of the family.
“Though Mama gave no indication of any sickness, she slept peacefully in the Lord at the age of 81, in the early hours of the day at her Ibadan home, 7B, Oyeleke Street, Ikolaba, Ibadan.
“While we appreciate the Almighty for sparing her life thus far, we must confess that we will sorely miss her counsel, motherly role and impact on the lives of her children and the grandchildren.
“We will equally miss her impactful role as a stabilizing force in the family, her community and especially Oyo State, which is currently being governed by her son and our brother, Engineer Seyi Makinde.
“We sincerely appreciate the prayers and condolences of our numerous well-wishers.
May Mama’s soul rest peacefully with her maker,” the statement said.
President Muhammadu Buhari in his condolence message commiserated with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, friends, family and associates of the matriarch, “whose testimony of love and kind heartedness continues to be shared, particularly her warmth to the poor and less privileged.”
President Buhari, in message signed by presidential spokesman Garba Shehu urged friends and family members to find solace in the good works of the governor’s mother, who invested heavily in fear of God, love and hard work, and ensured her children and grandchildren followed same training of diligence, discipline and charity.
The President prays the Almighty God will receive the soul of the departed, and comfort the family.
