Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and other dignitaries on Friday honoured Princess Sabaina Ibironke Opawole, mother-in-law of former Gov. Gbenga Daniel.
Princess Opawole, mother of former Ogun First Lady, Yeye Olufunke Daniel, died on July 2 at 93. Family, associates and political leaders celebrated her life at Ibara Baptist Church, Abeokuta.
Representing Obasanjo, Chief Mrs. Bola Obasanjo described the deceased as “a woman in a million” whose life exemplified devotion to God, grace,
compassion and selfless service.
She said the deceased built a legacy of love and unity, praying God would comfort Yeye Olufunke Daniel, the Opawole, Osoba and Daniel families.
Abiodun described the late matriarch as diligent, generous and devoted to God, saying her 93 years were marked by purpose, discipline, philanthropy and exemplary Christian values.
The governor praised her entrepreneurial success, love for the Scriptures and commitment to family, describing her as a woman of valour whose virtues endure through her children.
Former Gov. Ibikunle Amosun, represented by his wife, Chief Mrs. Olufunso Amosun, said the deceased’s life reflected unwavering commitment to family, God and humanity.
He noted that Princess Opawole’s children remained worthy ambassadors of the values she instilled, praying God to grant the family strength to bear the loss.
PDP governorship hopeful, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, urged the family to preserve the deceased’s enduring legacy of compassion, goodness, service and unwavering faith.
Sen. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola described Princess Opawole as a woman whose exemplary life remained evident in the character and achievements of her children.
Adeola conveyed the condolences of the Senate President and senators, assuring the Daniel family of their support while celebrating the deceased’s remarkable life of impact.
Daniel described his late mother-in-law as a pillar of strength whose unwavering faith, integrity, discipline and selfless devotion inspired everyone around her.
Former First Lady Olufunke Daniel described her mother as loving, disciplined and selfless, saying her enduring legacy would continue through generations she nurtured with faith and character.
Delivering the sermon, Rev. John Eyinnaya of the Nigerian Baptist Convention urged Christians to acknowledge God in every stage of life and trust His unfailing guidance.
Dignitaries at the service included Gov. Abiodun, Chief Mrs. Bola Obasanjo, Sen. Iyabo Obasanjo, Sen. Adeola, Hon. Adebutu, Amb. Sarafa Ishola and other political leaders.
