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Always be prepared for eternity, no one knows when death will come – Reverend Alo

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A cleric, Reverend John Alo of the St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Yemetu, Ibadan has admonished Nigerians to always showcase God’s love in every position they find themselves.

He gave the admonition during a thanksgiving service that ended the burial ceremony of Late Madam Abigail Makinde, the mother of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state held at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Yemetu, Ibadan.

Reverend Alo charged those in position of authorities to be a source of joy to the people under them instead of being source of bitterness.

He said the sudden demise of the Madam Abigail Makinde should be a wake-up call for everyone to get prepared for death, since nobody knows when it would be his turn.

The cleric further urged Christians to always hold on to the words of God to guide and direct their daily activities on earth.

In a remark during the thanksgiving service, Governor Seyi Makinde noted that death is inevitable for all creatures.

Governor Makinde urged the congregation to always remember in all their endeavours that death would come one day.

The governor used the occasion to thank all the clerics and members of the church for their support and contributions toward the success of his mother’s burial.

The wife of former Governor Rasheed Ladoja, Mrs Mutiat Ladoja, former deputy governor of Ekiti state, Olusola Eleka, Oyo State Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan and his wife and the Secretary to the State Government, Olubamiwo Adeosun attended the thanksgiving service.

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Encomiums As Oyo Gov.’s Mother, Madam Omojolagbe Makinde Is Buried

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The remains of the mother of the Oyo State governor, Madam Abigail Omojolagbe Makinde has been interred at the cemetery of the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan.

In a sermon, the Archbishop of Ibadan Diocese, Most Reverend Segun Okubadejo, said Madam Makinde lived a fulfilled life, and described her as an epitome of love.

Most Reverend Okubadejo urged all to be their brother’s keeper, number their days, and bear in mind that death is inevitable.

Governor Seyi Makinde, in his tribute, said he has started having sleepless nights since the demise of his mother as the bond between him and his mother was very strong.

Governor Makinde who could not hold his feelings, burst into tears as he showered encomium on his late mother.

The funeral service held at the Cathedral of SS Peters, Aremo, Ibadan church was graced by the former president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, represented by his wife, Chief Mrs Bola Obasanjo; Members of the Federal Executive Council, chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Governor Kayode Fayemi; the chairman, governors of the Southwestern states, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

Others are PDP National Chairman, Chief Uche Secondus; the former governor of Oyo state, high Chief Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, service chiefs, monarchs, amongst other dignitaries.

Also, the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osibajo visited Governor Makinde at the Government House in Agodi to commiserate with him on the demise of his mother.

Professor Yemi Osibajo during his visit to Governor Seyi Makinde

Mama Abigail Omojolagbe Makinde Nee Omoregie died in the early hours of Thursday, October 15, 2020, at the age of 80.

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Service of Songs Held For Governor Makinde’s Mother

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A cleric, Venerable Dr Samuel Osungbeju of St Paul’s Anglican Church, Yemetu in Ibadan has admonished people to dedicate their lives to the service of God and humanity as a major way to see the Kingdom of God.

He stated this at the Service of Song organised for the mother of Oyo State governor, Madam Abigael Makinde held at the Agodi Government House Arcade, Ibadan.

Venerable Osungbeju said dedication and service to God was the way to enjoy life

The venerable described Madam Makinde as a devout Christian who did her best before she passed on.

Friends, family and political associates of both the governor and the members of the deceased family gathered together at the Agodi Government House Arcade, Ibadan to pay their last respect for the departed soul.

The first bible reading was taken from the book of Daniel, Chapter 12, verses two to three and read by the eldest son of the deceased, Engineer Sunday Makinde while Governor Makinde took the 4th reading from Matthew chapter 13, verses 47-52.

In a tribute, a son of the deceased, Mr Mutual Makinde and the family of Omoregie in Akure, Ondo State where late Madam Abigail hailed from which spoke through Engineer David Agboola, said Mama Abigail lived a life worthy of emulation.

To Governor Seyi Makinde, his mother was a disciplinarian who was passionate about the education of her children.

Among the dignitaries who graced the occasion includes Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, his counterparts from Bayelsa and Ondo States, Diri Duoye and Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, former governor of Oyo state, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta, Alhaji Daud Akinola.

Others are senators, former and serving members of the House of Representatives, commissioners, judges, permanent secretaries and political appointees.

Prayers were later offered to God for the repose of the soul of the deceased, family members, Oyo State and Nigeria at large.

The remains of Mama Abigail will be laid to rest tomorrow 4th December, 2020.

Madam Abigail Omojolagbe Makinde Nee Omoregie died in the early hours of Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the age of 80.

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Madam Makinde was a frank, straightforward woman – Gov. Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says the late mother of his Oyo State counterpart, Madam Abigail Makinde was a frank and straightforward woman who raised her children in a godly way.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Mr. Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun described the deceased as a source of strength to those who came in contact with her during her life time.

Governor Abiodun noted that he was particularly pained by the death when preparation was on top gear for her 82nd birthday, adding that with her death, Governor Seyi Makinde had lost a good adviser, motivator and a great counsellor.

While saying that Madam Makinde died at a period when her wise counseling was mostly needed not only in Oyo State, but in Nigeria in general, Governor Abiodun sympathized with his colleague and prayed the Almighty God to grant him the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

The governor also prayed for the repose of soul of the deceased and called on Nigerians to emulate the deceased who lived a life of service to humanity.

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