The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has confirmed the death of his mother, Chief (Mrs.) Justina Iyabode Ogundoyin.
Late Justina Ogundoyin died on Sunday afternoon after a brief illness at the age of 63 years. She was the fourth wife of the late Eruwa born philanthropist and Business Mogul, Chief Adeseun Ogundoyin.
Until her death, Chief (Mrs.) Ogundoyin was the Iyaloja of Ibarapa land. On Thursday, October 22, 2020 the late Iyaloja of Ibarapa was appointed as the acting Iyaloja-General of Oyo State few hours after the death of Alhaja Wuraola Asake Kola-Daisi, Iyaloja-General of Oyo State. Ogundoyin acted in that capacity for 8 months.
Speaking on the death of his mother, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin described her exit as devastating, shocking.and most difficult moment in his life.
“My mum just bid farewell to this sinful world. This is really painful and nothing can be more painful than this to me and my entire family. She was a good mum to everyone of us and she was a good person to so many people. We have lost our jewel of inestimable value. To me there are no words to explain the grief and sorrow I am feeling at the moment. We will forever cherish the fond memories we had with her . She was the best mother anyone could have.”
Oyo Speaker added that his entire family has lost a great pillar of support and a loving and caring woman who sacrificed everything for the success and growth of her children and everyone around her.
“The loss of a mother is huge and heartbreaking and this is the condition we are in presently. May the Lord repose her soul and grant her eternal rest. May God watch over everyone of us she left behind,” Hon Adebo Ogundoyin prayed.
Chief Mrs Justina Iyabo Ogundoyin is survived by four children, Adesoji, Adebo (Oyo State Speaker), Adetoye and Aderemi.
