ICYMI: Moment Ibadan Stood Still As Makinde Buries Mother

Governors, SGF Rep, Senators, and former governors were all in attendance at Makinde’s mother’s burial.

News Rain Nigeria reports that Oyo State capital, yesterday, stood still, as dignitaries from all walks of life converged on the ancient city, to witness the final burials of Governor Seyi Mankind’s mother, Mrs. Abigail Makinde, and daughter of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Mrs. Omotola Oyediran.

Ibadan the Capital City of Oyo State residents witnessed another epoch event that will continue to linger in their memories for a long.

Ibadan Stood Still As Makinde Buries Mother

The dignitaries across all spheres of life gathered to rejoice with the State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde as he celebrates the peaceful passage of his mother, and her final burial rites.

The funeral service of Madam Abigail Makinde was held at the Cathedral of St Peter, Aremo, Ibadan.

The event had in attendance top personalities in the society, including over ten Governor’s such as Governors Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo; Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti; Babajide Sanwoolu of Lagos; Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta; Godwin Obaseki of Edo State; Nyesom Wike of Rivers; Udom Emmanuel of Akwa-Ibom; Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and his wife; Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto; Adamu Fintiri of Adamawa, Osun State Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola.

Also in attendance was the former governor of Anambra State and PDP Vice Presidential Candidate in the 2019 Presidential Election, Dr. Peter Obi.
Former governors of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja and Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala; former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola of Osun State, among other dignitaries, were also at the service.

Speaking at the funeral service, Engr. Seyi Makinde described his mother as epitomizes contentment, stressing that she’s an epitome of love and discipline.

Engr. Makinde in his tribute said that his mother’s discipline helped him to attain the heights he has attained today, adding that she taught him to love God and to always offer his best gifts to the Almighty.

Makinde according to Press Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa said his mother lived for him and all her children.

Governor Makinde said: “I am here to just pay a tribute to my mother, Mama Seyi. I grew up to know her as Mama Seyi even though I was not the first Child. She lived for me and for all of us.

“Each time she wanted something from me, she would remind me that two of us almost died when she was giving birth to me.

“Mama Seyi, I will never forget you. You taught me contentment.

I could only have what you could afford and there was a unique way that Mama would tell me that she could not afford A, B, or C.

“Mama, you disciplined me, even though it was tough at that time, it seemed painful because of the so-called tolerance for physical pain. Mama’s discipline made me what I am today. I will forever miss you, Mama.

“I inherited so many traits from you. Some people will say we are stubborn but I will rather say we know what we want and we always go out for it. Thankfully, anything we insist on doing always ends in praise.

“She did not want me to go into politics but I stubbornly refused. But when I became the governor in 2019, after winning the election, she laughed and said I am now the governor’s mother and deserve all the privileges that go with that.

“Mama, you taught me to love God. Her favorite song was the song about Cain and Abel. You taught me to always bring my best gift to God. You said it is how we can appreciate him for his love and protection over us.

“I will always hold those thoughts to my heart. Mama Seyi, you are irreplaceable. Mama, today I chose not to be sad because you have passed away, but I prefer to rejoice. You lived a fulfilled life.
“I shared nearly 53 years of my life with you. I am happy because I will forever treasure the beautiful memories I have while growing up as your son.

“Mama Seyi, this is the celebration of your life. Rest in the bosom of our Lord until we meet to part no more. I love you, Mummy.”

The reception of the burial rites was held at the popular Ibadan Recreation Center, Onireke Ibadan.