Nigeria’s former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), was joined today by family members and associates to lay to rest his mother-in-law, Madam Edith Dibofu.
OsunDailyNG understands that Dibofu died on June 24, at the age of 87. Several dignitaries marked their presence at the funeral rites of the deceased today at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Yaba, Lagos.
Among those in attendance at the event is Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and his wife; the First Lady of the State, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu.
Delivering his homily, Rev. Father Martin Artisebamo described Dibofu as “a woman of deep faith who believed, loved and served Jesus wholeheartedly’’.
Artisebamo said the late matriarch, whom they called “mother’’ made her children to adopt and care for all those who crossed her path.
He said the deceased was among the pioneers who birthed the Catholic Charismatic in the parish and she loved people beyond measure. He narrated stories of how she fought for justice, defended the weak and rendered services to the needy in the church.
“She spoke for the voiceless, she spoke for the truth,” the clergy said.
He further hailed that the deceased’s lifestyle was worthy of emulation and prayed to God to grant her eternal rest.
Arch Bishop of Lagos, Adewale Martins, extended condolences of the church to the immediate and extended family members of the deceased. Martins prayed that the legacies the late matriarch left behind would continue to find expression in the lives of her relatives and the Church.
Adekunle Adeojo, eldest son of the deceased who spoke on behalf of the family thanked and prayed God’s blessings for all those in attendance.
Adeojo specifically appreciated clergymen from Lagos and those who travelled from Kwara and other states to grace the event.
The internment of Dibofu was handled privately by her family. OsunDailyNG learnt that a reception for the guests was held at Harbour Point event centre at Victoria Island.
