October 29, (THEWILL) – Funso Adegbola, the first daughter of late Chief Bola and Justice Atinuke Ige, has launched two books in memory of her late illustrious parents. The books, ‘He Gave Me Wings’ and ‘She Gave Me Roots’ were launched a few weeks ago. Adegbola, who is also the CEO of Vale College, one of the most prestigious colleges in Ibadan, Oyo State, put in black and white, some unforgettable memories about her late parents who remained one of the most iconic Nigerian couples in history, in the books.
A former governor of old Oyo state, Power Minister, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Bola Ige was shot dead in his home in Ibadan, Oyo State, on December 23, 2001 at the age of 71. Justice Atinuke Ige died on April 10, 2003 also at 71 of a broken heart, not long after the star witness in her late husband’s trial recanted. The murder of the late Cicero remains unsolved till date.
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