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Lucia Onabanjo dies at 100, family confirms passing of Ogun’s former First Lady
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Tributes highlight life of service, faith and humility spanning teaching, family and church
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President Tinubu had honoured her at 100, praising her grace and enduring legacy
Madam Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, wife of the first civilian Governor of Ogun State, late Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo, has passed away at the age of 100.
The family announced her death on Tuesday through her daughter, Ms Olubukunola Onabanjo, stating that the centenarian died on Monday, January 11, after what was described as a long, fulfilled and purposeful life.
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In a statement, the family expressed gratitude to God for her life, noting that she was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose legacy of love, strength and faith would endure.
Born in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Madam Onabanjo moved to Lagos at about 10 years old, where she began her education before attending a Teachers’ Training College in Yaba. She went on to serve as a teacher for 22 years, a profession she embraced deliberately to balance public service with family life.
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Despite being married to a prominent political figure, she was widely known for her modest lifestyle, simplicity and preference for traditional meals. She consistently advocated strong family values and proper home training, often cautioning against parenting styles that placed excessive influence in the hands of children.
A devout Catholic, Madam Onabanjo was the Iya Ijo of St. Sebastian Catholic Cathedral, Ijebu-Ode, where she remained active in church and community affairs.
Her marriage was blessed with four children—two sons and two daughters—though one daughter predeceased her. At her 100th birthday celebration in October 2025, President Bola Tinubu described her as a symbol of grace, wisdom and selfless service.
Her death brings to a close a century-long journey defined by faith, service, humility and commitment to family and community values.
