By Omolara Adasofunjo
It was a roll call of who is who in Ogun State as the remains of the late notable businesswoman and socialite, Chief Adebisi Edionseri, widely known as Cash Madam were buried at her Ibara, Abeokuta, Government Reservation Area, GRA residence.
The Janazah prayer and other Islamic rites performed for the deceased Iya Suna of Ogun State attracted an array of dignitaries, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo and his daughter, Senator Iyabo, former Nigerian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Isola, former Governor Ibikunle Amosun, National and State lawmakers as well as members of the judiciary, led by the state Chief Judge, Justice Olatokunbo Olopade.
Addressing the gathering, Governor Dapo Abiodun who led key members of his cabinet to the event, recalled that his last discussion with the late socialite at a wedding ceremony 3 days before her demise was focused on preparations for her proposed 90th birthday in April, noting that he was devastated that Chief Edionseri did not live to witness her anniversary.
Governor Abiodun urged the people to emulate the impactful life of the self-made philanthropist and successful entrepreneur while praying to God to grant the children and everyone affected by her death the fortitude to bear the loss.
In a sermon after the burial rites, the Alfa Tafsir Egba Muslim Community, Alhaji Taofeek Amolegbe said death was inevitable and advised the faithful to dedicate their resources to the service of Allah and humanity for them to earn good rewards on earth and in the hereafter.
In a remark, a spokesman for the deceased’s family, Dr Bayo Adewole, who described the death of their mother as a great loss expressed gratitude to God and everyone for standing by them during the burial.
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