Family Members, Dignitaries Pay Last Respects as Madam Dorcas Ogunsanya is Laid to Rest

By: Ogunleye Oluwapelumi
The city of Sagamu, Ogun State, played host to a grand burial ceremony on Friday, January 24th, as the body of Madam Dorcas Temitayo Ogunsanya, a revered matriarch, was laid to rest.
The ceremony, which was attended by a plethora of dignitaries, including the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and his deputy, Engineer Noimot Salako, was a testament to the impact Madam Ogunsanya had on her community.
The day’s events commenced with a church service at St. John Anglican Church, Ijokun, Sagamu, where the Most Reverend Dr. Michael Olusina Fape, Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos and the bishop of the diocese of Remo church of Nigeria, Anglican communion, delivered a sermon.
Dr. Fape urged all in attendance to emulate Madam Ogunsanya’s exemplary life, stating that she had indeed lived a fulfilled life. The service was attended by Madam
Ogunsanya’s children, led by Engineer Wole Ogunsanya, as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Following the church service, Madam Ogunsanya’s body was taken to the Sagamu Anglican Communion Cemetery, Ikenne Road, for the final internment. The ceremony was conducted with precision, reflecting the respect and admiration with which Madam Ogunsanya was held.
The burial ceremony was followed by an elaborate reception at the Event Ground, Major Thompson Road, Sabo, Sagamu. Guests were treated to music by artists BJ Sax and King Sunny Ade, adding a touch of elegance to the occasion.
The reception was attended by a galaxy of dignitaries, including, Akarigbo of Remoland Oba Dr. Babatunde Adewale Ajayi in entourage of other Kings Across Remoland, Chief of Staff to the Ogun state Governor Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo, Asoju Oba Akarigbo, and executive Members of the Collectives Club.
Other notable attendees included Asiwaju SK Onafowokan, Otunba Tunji Lawal Solarin, Otunba Seni Adetu, Aare Kola Oyefeso, Sammy Ogunjimi, and Engineer Margaret Aina Oguntala.
The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, His Royal Majesty Oba Muyiwa Ibeun the Elulu of mopa from Kogi State, also graced the occasion. The queen of Ogoni land, Queen Georgina Tenalo Bagbi, was also in attendance, among many other Political Personalities and business Moguls.
The burial ceremony of Madam Dorcas Temitayo Ogunsanya was a celebration of her life and legacy, and a testament to the impact she had on her community.