“Iya Oba’s exit has created huge vacuum in the hearts of her family, friends, Mobaland”
By John Odunayo
The Federal Government has condoles with the Oore of Otun Ekiti and Paramount Ruler of Mobaland, Oba Adekunle Adeayo Adeagbo, over the death of his mother, Her Royal Majesty, Olori Janet Ara Adeagbo.
Olori Janet Adeagbo, popularly known as ‘Iya Oba’, a business woman and Chairman of Kadejan Hotels, Bashorun Ibadan, passed on to glory on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the age of 87.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, in a condolence letter addressed to Oba (Dr) Adekunle Adeagbo dated July 25, 2024, condoled with the frontline traditional ruler and the entire Mobaland “over this irreparable loss”.
Akume stated, “Iya Oba’ was a great Olori of substance whose charisma, charm, simplistic disposition to life, people-oriented mindset and deep sense of connection to her family, subjects and community is worthy of emulation.
“Her total dedication to the service of God and humanity, unparalleled commitment to the growth of others through tutelage and impartation of high moral principles are highly commendable and a testament of the Lord’s grace.
“Through life’s journey, she had succeeded in mentoring and nurturing fine gentlemen and ladies who have turned out to be the pride of not just Mobaland but our nation as a whole. Indeed, her wise counsel will surely be missed at this point in time”.
The SGF adds, “Isaiah 57:1-2 states; ‘The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death’. Life indeed is a journey we all take and death a definite conclusion.
“What matters in the end is how we impact on the lives of our loved ones we left behind. Iya Oba’s exit at this time has indeed, created a huge vacuum in the hearts of her immediate family, friends and the entire Mobaland that will be difficult to fill”.
Akume prayed that the Lord grants Her Majesty’s soul eternal rest, strengthens the Adeagbo family and as well all the loved ones she left behind during this moment of grief, adding, “May the Angels welcome our Queen Mother home”.
According to a statement from the Adeagbo Family, the remains of the late HRM Janet Adeagbo will be buried at Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State on Friday, September 27, 2024.
The weeklong burial arrangements, which will begin on Wednesday September 25, 2024 would be concluded with a Thanksgiving Service on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
