By John Odunayo
The Family of Hon. Prince Samuel Adebowale Adeagbo, former Vice Chairman, Committee on Transport, Federal House of Representatives,1979 – 83 has unveiled the funeral arrangements for the matriarch, Olori Janet Ara Adeagbo, the mother of the Oore of Otun Ekiti, Oba Adeayo Adekunle Adeagbo.
The late Olori Janet Adeagbo, popularly known as Iya Oba, was the Chairman Kadejan Hotels, Bashorun Ibadan and First Chairperson of Otun Ekiti Day celebrations 1988.
Oba Adeagbo described Iya Oba as “a community developer, a passionate giver,dutiful wife and mother to his husband and family”.
The monarch said, “She encouraged her husband to be community-driven and ensured the her husband, Hon. Prince Adeagbo, built a biscuit factory in Mobaland so as to encourage youthful employment and increase the IGR of Mobaland and Ekiti State. What a disciplined and devoted soul!
“She observed the community’s royal tradition till she passed on to glory at on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the age of 87. May her soul rest in the bossom of the Almighty, Amin Ashe Edumare,” Oba Adeagbo said..
The Oloriebi, Pastor Akin Adeagbo, thanked God Almighty on behalf of the family “for a life well spent by our beloved mother”.
The burial arrangements released by the family, stated that:
Wednesday 25th September 2024
Christian Wake keep
Venue: 10 Oluwo Kekere, Bashorun Ibadan
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Reception follows Immediately
Thursday 26th September 2024
Church Service @Winners Chapel Bashorun Ibadan
Time: 7am – 8am
Lying in State @ Hon Prince S.A Adeagbo’s Residence, Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Friday 27th September 2024
Burial @ Hon Prince S.A Adeagbo Residence Otun Ekiti
Time: 8am – 10am
Grand Reception follows Immediately Venue: Oore’s Palace Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Saturday 28th September 2024
Thanksgiving Service
Time: 10am
Venue: Seventh Day Adventist Church Otun Ekiti
R.S.V.P
Pastor Akin Adeagbo 08034092968 Prince Bisi Adeagbo 08144170163
