The Former Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola on Thursday laid his late mother in-law, Madam Edith Dibofu to rest.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat and his wife, the First Lady of the state, Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu were among dignitaries at the Church service.
It was learnt that the funeral rites for Dibofu who passed on, June 24, at the age of 87 was held at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Yaba, Lagos.
Rev. Father Martin Artisebamo, while speaking to the participants, described Dibofu as “a woman of deep faith who believed, loved and served Jesus wholeheartedly’’.
The cleric disclosed that the late matriarch, whom they called “mother’’ made her children to adopt and care for all those who crossed her path, adding that the deceased was among the pioneers who birthed the Catholic Charismatic in the parish and she loved people beyond measures.
Artisebamo recounts how she fought for justice, defended the weak and rendered services to the needy in the church.
“She spoke for the voiceless, she spoke for the truth,” the clergy said.
He said the life of mama was worthy of emulation and prayed God to grant her eternal rest.
Arch Bishop of Lagos, Adewale Martins, conveyed his condolences to the church, to the immediate and extended family members of the deceased.
Martins prayed that the legacies the late matriarch left behind would continue to find expression in the lives of her relatives and the Church.
While speaking at the event on behalf of the family,, the eldest son of the deceased, expressed gratitude God and prayed God’s blessings for all those in attendance.
Adeojo specifically appreciated clergymen from Lagos and those who travelled from Kwara and other states to grace the event.
NAN reported that internment of Dibofu was handled privately by her families, adding that a reception for the guests was held at Harbour Point event center at Victoria Island.
