The family of the late Pa Isa Ojeifo of Ewu in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State has announced the burial arrangements for its matriarch, Aishetu Ojeifo, who joined the Saints triumphant on October 12, 2024 at 91, two months to her 92nd birthday that would have been celebrated on December 12, 2024.
Madam Ojeifo died from a brief illness at the family house in Owo town in Ondo State, where she lived all of her married life.
She left behind worthy legacies of service to God and mankind as well as successful children, including those she mentored.
A statement issued on behalf of the family by the Publisher of THE CONCLAVE, an online newspaper, Sufuyan Ojeifo, said the events for the funeral of Madam Ojeifo would begin on November 21, 2024 with a wake at the family residence in Owo, Ondo State.
This, according to the statement, would be followed by religious ceremonies that would culminate in the interment of her remains on November 22, 2024 at her residence in Agbede, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State.
- Erotic Monday Night: Sex on the floor, my new obsession, by Tiwa Says
- Soludo’s security initiative and Obiora Okonkwo’s senseless criticism, by Sheddy Ozoene
- 80-year-old Ondo prince arraigned for alleged damage of Akinadewo’s family property
- FG asks court to dismiss bail application filed by suspects linked to Bello Turji
- MRA calls for legitimate measures to ensure safer Internet for users in Nigeria
The statement added: “On Saturday, November 23, 2024, there will be a celebration of life of Madam Aishetu Ojeifo by children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family members, family friends, and communities who were directly or indirectly impacted by her life and times of discipline compassion, and good neighbourliness nested in the service of God and mankind.”
The statement further added that there would be a thanksgiving church service on November 24, 2024 in Owo, Ondo State.
Madam Ojeifo, born into the royal family of Agbede, is survived by three children: Tajudeen Mayor Ojeifo, a retired secondary school principal; Sufuyan Ojeifo, journalist and publisher of THE CONCLAVE; and Kabir Ojeifo, a Quantity Surveyor at the Federal Capital Territory Authority in Abuja.
She also left behind 20 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.