CHARIS MICROFINANCE BANK EXTOLS ELSIE AJAYI IKOLI’S VIRTUES
· CONSOLES CHAIRMAN
Charis Microfinance Bank has described the death of Elsie Ajayi Ikoli as an irreparable loss.
‘’On behalf of the Management and Staff of Charis Microfinance Bank Limited, we wish to express our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved mother, Madam Elsie Ajayi Ikoli, who slept in the Lord on the 2nd of September, 2025. We share in your grief during this difficult time and pray that God grants you and the entire family the strength and comfort to bear the irreparable loss’’ the bank said in a statement on Monday morning.
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The dynamic financial institution also extolled the qualities of Madam Elsie Ajayi Ikoli and relevance of Lagos lawyer, Anthony George-Ikoli, in the business community and political history of Nigeria.
‘’As our esteemed chairman, your leadership, wisdom and commitment have been instrumental in guiding the bank towards its vision of financial inclusion, sustainable growth and economic prosperity. The values of honesty, accountability and integrity that you embody are a true reflection of the strong foundation and nurturing influence of your late mother. Her legacy lives on through you and the many lives she touched’’.
The bank, according to the statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer, Obiora Unigwe and the Head, Products & Brand Management, Osasu Steve-Momoh, is deeply saddened by her death.
‘’At Charis Microfinance Bank, we consider ourselves a family, and in this moment of sorrow, we stand firmly with you in solidarity and prayer. While her physical presence will be greatly missed, we take solace in the knowledge that Madam Elsie Ajayi Ikoli lived a life of grace, faith and purpose, one that will continue to inspire all who knew her. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy, and may her gentle soul rest in perfect peace’’
The statement also highlighted the bank’s roles in creating opportunities, transforming lives and contributing to national economic development.
‘’Charis Microfinance Bank Limited is a dynamic financial institution committed to promoting financial inclusion, economic empowerment and sustainable growth among individuals, small businesses and communities. Through integrity, professionalism and excellence in service delivery, Charis Microfinance Bank Limited remains dedicated to creating opportunities, transforming lives and contributing to national economic development’’.
Elsie Ajayi Ikoli will be interred on Friday, November 28, 2025 in Lagos.
