September 29, (THEWILL) – The city of Ibadan, Oyo State came to a standstill for seven days when Olori Bolanle Ogunsanwo the wife of the Ilara of Epe, Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo feted dignitaries to the burial ceremony of her late mother, Mama Florence Folawe Thomas.
Madam Florence who was a registered nurse before her retirement passed on a few weeks ago at the age of 92. She has been described as a selfless human whose acts were dedicated towards God and the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Diocese of Ibadan, Agbeni Circuit, in Oyo where she worshipped as she single handedly saw to the various physical developments in the church including the children’s church which was named after her.
Madam Florence was also the mother of Yeye Sewa Babalola, wife of legal luminary and educationist, Afe Babalola. Both siblings, Olori Bolanle and Yeye Sewa pulled all the stops, combined with their husbands’ influence to host a successful talk of the town burial ceremony for their late mother. The weeklong ceremony culminated into a lavish reception party which saw gospel artist, Laolu Gbenjo and the Faith band entertain dignitaries at the reception which saw over 20 traditional rulers from Lagos including their wives present. Also present at the ceremony was Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the Ogun State Deputy Governor; Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House Assembly and several other dignitaries.
