Dignitaries from All Walks of Life Attend Wake Service of Deaconess Dada Elizabeth Ibitolu in Kabba
By Our Correspondent
KABBA, Kogi State — Dignitaries from Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt and other parts of the country on Friday, October 16, 2026, joined the Ibitolu family in Kabba, Kogi State, to pay their last respects to their matriarch, Deaconess Dada Elizabeth Ibitolu, who passed away a few months ago at the ripe age of 95.
The wake service, held at the Dazabeth Hotel premises at 4:00 p.m., brought together family members, friends, associates, religious leaders, traditional rulers, and well-wishers from all walks of life to celebrate the remarkable life of the nonagenarian and commiserate with the bereaved family over their irreparable loss.
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The gathering was marked by solemn reflections, prayers and expressions of sympathy as attendees remembered the deceased and honoured her enduring place in the lives of her children, relatives and loved ones.
The presence of dignitaries from major Nigerian cities, including Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt and beyond underscored the far-reaching relationships of the Ibitolu family and the importance attached to celebrating the life of their departed matriarch.
Deaconess Ibitolu, who lived to the remarkable age of 95, left behind children and other family members who will continue to cherish her memory and the values she represented throughout her lifetime.
Among her surviving children are Mr. Ajayi Ibitolu, who recently retired from the Federal Civil Service; Mr. Olu Ibitolu, Chairman of Dazabeth Hotel and Suites, with establishments in Port Harcourt and Kabba; and Mrs. Remilekun, née Ibitolu.
The wake service provided an opportunity for relatives, friends and associates to rally around the family, offering comfort and support as they prepared to bid their beloved mother and grandmother a final farewell.
For the children and other members of the family, the occasion was not only a moment of grief but also an opportunity to celebrate a life that spanned nearly a century and to reflect on the memories and family bonds she left behind.
As the family and sympathisers gathered to honour her, prayers were offered for the peaceful repose of her soul and for God to grant her children, grandchildren and other relatives the fortitude to bear the loss.
The passing of Deaconess Dada Elizabeth Ibitolu at the age of 95 marks the end of a remarkable chapter in the history of the family, even as her memory remains alive in the hearts of those she left behind.
The funeral activities continue today with the lying-in-state and interment service at her residence, Dazabeth Hotel Close, Oke-Ola Quarters, Aiyetoro-Egunbe, Kabba, Kogi State. The burial and thanksgiving service will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Christ Apostolic Church, Irapada Owe District Headquarters, Kajola, Kabba, while the reception will take place at the Kabba Township Stadium, Kabba.
May her soul rest in perfect peace.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper October 17th, 2026
