President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has offered his condolences to Senator Smart Adeyemi on the passing of his mother, Princess Victoria Oyeyemi Adeyemi (née Ibilola).
The President described her as a cherished matriarch celebrated for her humility, benevolence, and peaceful nature.
In a statement released Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu paid tribute to Princess Adeyemi’s virtues, which he said endeared her to everyone she met.
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“The President paid tributes to the late matriarch and community leader, fondly remembered for her benevolence, humility, and peaceful disposition,” the statement read.
Tinubu acknowledged her lasting influence, noting the impact of her life within the Iyara community in Kogi State and among her many associates in Niger State, where she lived for 45 years and raised her six children before moving to Abuja.
“The President acknowledges the enduring impact of her legacy, especially in the Iyara community of Kogi State and among her numerous associates in Niger State,” the statement added.
The President expressed his belief that the Adeyemi family and all those grieving her loss will find solace in her life of service and strong character.
He also offered prayers for the peaceful repose of her soul and for comfort for the bereaved family and friends, asking God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.
Princess Victoria Oyeyemi Adeyemi is survived by her children, including Senator Smart Adeyemi.
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