Ondo community leader Ademoyo buried
The remains of Madam Morolagbe Joanah Ademoye were committed to earth last weekend at St. Stephen’s Cathedral Church, Oke-Aluko, Ondo Kingdom.
The deceased, fondly known as Mama Olonibo, was a trained stenographer and confidential secretary.
She served with distinction under the Justice Olagunju Kingibe (CA), a former Justice and the first President of the Western State Court of Appeal (Ibadan Division), of blessed memory. The week-long celebration of life began on May 14 with a private family visit to the Ondo State Children Welfare Home, located on Oba-Ile Road, Akure.
The visit reflected Mama’s lifelong compassion and the family’s shared commitment to community service.
On May 15 a commendation service was held at Christ Church, Federal Housing Estate, Shagari, Akure, where her children made a generous donation towards the roofing of the church’s new cathedral.
Later that same day, a lying-in-state was observed at her No. 28 Temidapo Street, off Surulere, Ondo Kingdom home as friends and family paid their last respects.
A reception was held at ZENCO Event Center, OndoKingdom with dignitaries in attendance.
She is survived by Mr. Oluwatoyin Ademoye, Mr. Adeoluwa Ademoye, Babatunde Ademoye, a lawyer, Mrs. Gbemi Ademoye, and Dr. (Mrs.) Tolulope Akindurogun, along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
