Nigeria’s First Lady Visits Late Gov Akeredolu’s Widow

Hamilton Nwosa
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Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, has condoled with Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the widow of the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, over her husband’s death.

Mrs. Tinubu in a statement issued by her Media aide, Busola Kukoyi, on Saturday, noted that the late governor fought gallantly to stay alive but every human existence is subject to the will of God.

According to her, “The nation has lost one of its great men. He did his best. God will be there for you, when God shows up for you, that is what really matters.”

The first lady admonished the widow and the family to take solace in God and trust in him alone at this trying time.

She prayed to God to continue to uphold the family.

Responding on behalf of the family, Oluwole Akeredolu, a professor, said the exit of his brother is a painful one at this time but that the family is consoled by the fact that he has gone to rest.

He thanked Mrs. Tinunu and her entourage for the condolence visit which he described as a great honour.

The first lady was accompanied by the wife of the Vice President, Nana Shetima, wives of members of the National Assembly, wives of the governors of Lagos and Ogun, wife of the APC national chairman and others.

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