By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Chairperson and Convener of Asiwaju Renewed Hope (ARH’23), Kemi Olokode-Ayelabola has announced February 6 and 7, 2025 as dates for the burial of her late mother, madam Beatrice Modupe Olokode, who passed away in November 2024 at the age of 90.
Kemi, a behavioural, developmental and child/young persons care professional who spoke on behalf of the families of Olokode and Ogunbona during a chat with some newsmen on Saturday said:
“The families of Olokode and Ogunbona have fixed February 6 and 7 as dates to celebrate the life and exit of our matriarch, adorable mother, grandmother and great grandmother, madam Beatrice Modupe Olokode, who slept in the Lord in November 2024 at the age of 90. May her precious soul continue to rest in perfect peace. The families have also fixed Thursday, February 6, 2025 as the day for visitation at No 9 Animashaun road, Loyola Area, Ibadan at 12 noon, while commendation and service of songs will take place at Christ Apostolic Church Oke Alafia, Old Ife road, from 4pm to 6pm.
“The families also fixed mama’s interment and other funeral rites to hold on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Ile Olokode, Oloronmbo community, behind Muda Lawal stadium, Abeokuta, by 10am, while thanksgiving and reception and entertainment of guests and dignitaries will take place from 12 noon at ONTEC Events Centre, located at MKO Abiola way, Abeokuta. Without sounding immodest, this is strictly by invitation as the event is already outsourced to a professional planner who will painstakingly manage it.
“I’m also using this privilege to extend my profound gratitude to everyone for their show of love and kindness. Your steady display of affection has touched our hearts in immeasurable ways, and ordinary words cannot adequately express our gratitude.
“Similarly, I must show respect to all our numerous friends and well wishers who have been calling, visiting and supporting us in prayers and in other special ways, we equally return back to you our heartfelt appreciation. Your genuine concerns sincerely brought solace to our hearts, and your invaluable support lifted our spirits.
“Our gratitude as well goes to the church of God and the ministers, in-laws, political leaders, revered royal fathers, community leaders, heads of security agencies, as well as politicians from across party lines, who have shown us love and sympathy during this period. God will bless you all, and I pray that we would all live a life of fulfillment and outlive our elders and never experience shame in life.”