Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has expressed profound grief over the death of Chief (Mrs) Lucia Onabanjo, wife of the state’s first civilian governor, Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo, who passed away at the age of 100 on Monday, January 12, 2026.
Governor Abiodun, in a statement on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, described her passing as a “significant loss” to Ogun State, praising her life of service, dedication to family, and lasting impact on the state’s social and political landscape.
Born in Ijebu-Ode, Mrs Onabanjo spent many years as a teacher before supporting her husband’s political career and raising their family.
She is remembered by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as a woman of strength, faith, and unwavering devotion.
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Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo, her husband, served as Ogun State governor from 1979 to 1983 during Nigeria’s Second Republic and was a distinguished journalist known for his weekly column Aiyekooto, which shaped public discourse and policy debates.
Governor Abiodun extended condolences to the Onabanjo family, praying for comfort and strength, and urged Nigerians to celebrate the life of a woman whose contributions spanned education, family, and community development.