June 15, 2025

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Celebration of Life for Late Alhaja Mujidat Abeke Ogunnaike

A celebration of life event in honour of the late Alhaja Mujidat Abeke Ogunnaike took place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Remo Divisional High School, Kara, Sabo Sagamu, Ogun State. The occasion brought together a large gathering of dignitaries, traditional rulers, political stakeholders, family members, friends, and well-wishers, all united in paying tribute to a woman whose life was marked by generosity, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to her community.

 

The atmosphere was both solemn and celebratory, as attendees reflected on the life and legacy of Alhaja Mujidat, fondly known as “Oluaye.” Guests from across Ogun State, including prominent figures from traditional institutions and the political class, came to honour her memory. Among the notable personalities present were Otunba Robert Ogunnaike, the Oluaye Sisters, Mr Wasiu Sanda, and Mr Kanorudeen Alabi. Also in attendance were the members of the Egbe Bobagunwa of Remo land and several key figures in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), representing all 20 local government areas of the state.

 

High-ranking political leaders also graced the event, including Hon Kehinde Shinto of the Ogun Central Senatorial District, Elder Sunday Olushola, Vice Chairman of Ogun West Senatorial District, Oloje Risikat, Secretary of Ward 3 in Ikenne Remo Local Government, and Hon Lola Desalo, Chairwoman of Ward 3 in Ikenne Local Government. Youth leadership was also represented by Prince Oluwasoyefunmi Adeyemi, the Youth Leader of Ward 3 in Iperu.

 

Throughout the event, speaker after speaker highlighted the virtues that made Alhaja Mujidat a beloved figure. She was described as selfless, accommodating, and fiercely loyal, a woman who opened her heart and home to many, and who consistently stood by her principles.

 

In an interview with RemoTV, Rt Hon Adesegun Abdul Majed Adekoya, Deputy Minority Leader of the 9th House of Representatives, spoke movingly about the impact of her death. “We have lost a fearless woman,” he said. “Oluaye, as she was fondly called, was more than just a matriarch. She was a pillar of strength and unity. Honestly, I do not know if anyone can fill the void she has left behind. She came, she saw, and she conquered.”

 

The most emotional tribute of the day came from her youngest son, Akinola Ogunnaike, who reflected on the personal loss he and his siblings now feel. “I will miss her love and her warmth,” he said. “My mom was someone who was big on loyalty. She was loyal to a fault, and sometimes we felt she loved too much. She always found a solution to everything, and that is why she is being celebrated today.”

 

The event concluded with prayers, music, and moments of shared remembrance. Guests mingled and shared fond stories of the late Alhaja, whose legacy, they said, would live on in the hearts of those she touched and the community she served.

 

The life of Alhaja Mujidat Abeke Ogunnaike was one of quiet but powerful influence. Her passing marks the end of a remarkable chapter in Remo land’s history, but her memory remains deeply etched in the minds of many. She leaves behind not just a family, but an entire community that continues to celebrate her life and the values she stood for.

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