PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH OGUN STATE GOVERNMENT, THE ONABANJOS OVER THE PASSING OF MATRIARCH, CHIEF LUCIA ONABANJO

President Bola Tinubu commiserates 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.

Lucia Onabanjo passed away at 101 years on Monday, January 12.

The President sympathises with the family, friends, and associates of the late wife of the first civilian Governor of Ogun State, Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo.

President Tinubu notes 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.

“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”, President Tinubu remarks.

“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.

“I pray that the Almighty God will receive Lucia Onabanjo’s soul, and continue to strengthen her family”, President Tinubu adds.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
January 13, 2026