Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Madam Lucia Onabanjo, the late wife of Ogun State’s first civilian governor, Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, as a devoted teacher who served the public selflessly.
In a condolence message released on Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo said her impact could be seen in the many students she taught, many of whom have gone on to succeed in different professions.
According to him, Madam Onabanjo was a role model whose life and achievements inspired younger generations.
“She rendered selfless and dedicated service as a teacher in the public service, and her contributions are evident in the many students who have excelled in their various careers over the years,” Obasanjo said.
He added that she took great joy in mentoring young men and women and guiding them towards success in life.
“Generations of students, as well as their parents and guardians, will always remember her with gratitude for her love and care. To live on in the hearts of so many, as she did, is a form of immortality,” he said.
Obasanjo also described her as a strong advocate for women’s rights, noting that her life was a source of inspiration and blessing to many Nigerian women.
Throughout her life, he said, she showed deep concern for the progress of women and positively touched the lives of everyone she met.
He noted that it was not surprising that she served as the Iya Ijo (Women Leader) of St Sebastian Catholic Cathedral, Ijebu-Ode, until her death.
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The former president also highlighted her strong support for her husband, Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, during his tenure as Ogun State’s first civilian governor from 1979 to 1983.
