VIBROFLOTATION AND GEOTECHNICAL, PRISONERS CARE, OTHERS EULOGIZE ELSIE AJAYI IKOLI AS DIGNITARIES GATHER IN LAGOS
Dignitaries from all over the world will gather in Lagos on Friday, November 28, 2025 to pay their last respects and bid farewell to Madam Elsie Ajayi Ikoli.
A statement on Friday morning by the Ernest Sissei Ikoli Foundation said Elsie Ajayi Ikoli’s burial activities would begin on Thursday, November 27 in Lagos.
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The statement by the Executive Vice Chairman of Ernest Sissei Ikoli Foundation, Chief Anthony George- Ikoli, said a service of songs and nights of tributes would hold on Thursday, November 27 at the Citadel, 274, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island by 5:00pm.
“Elsie Ajayi Ikoli’s funeral service will be held at The Salvation Army Church, 11 Odunlami Street, Lagos on Friday, November 28, 2025.”
The statement also said a private family interment for Elsie Ajayi Ikoli would take place immediately after the church service.
“The casket will be lowered into the ground at 1:30 pm”
“Reception will be by 2:00 pm at The Hall Event Centre, 16 Musa Yar’Adua Street, Victoria Island” the statement said.
“Thanksgiving Service will take place on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at The Salvation Army Church, Lagos Island” the statement said.
The Foundation described Elsie Ajayi Ikoli as a priceless Jewel that would be hard to replace.
“Elsie Ajayi Ikoli was an embodiment of the virtues of doggedness and resilience”.
She passed on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at the enviable age of 93.
Fondly called “Mama Ayo” by friends and associates, Elsie Ajayi Ikoli, according to the family, was a good mother, matriarch, cook and counselor.
Meanwhile, some lawyers and organizations Friday evening extolled Mama’s love for the family, leadership roles and the breeding of a new generation of great thinkers and leaders.
‘’Her life was marked by grace, generosity and steadfastness Legal Answers said in a statement.
The statement signed by Teinane Okpokiti and Owokori Akuiyibo recalled that Elsie Ajayi set an example of the kind of things all of us should be doing.
‘’As a distinguished Senior Advocate in Nigeria, your work stands as a testament to the values she quietly imparted – integrity, resilience and a respectful dignity. Her steady encouragement, prayers and belief in you helped shape a part of purpose and perseverance and her influence is reflected in the principled example you set in your career and life’’
They urged Nigerians to emulate the late matriarch who they said lived a selfless life.
‘’Mama’s warmth touched many and her legacy of service and quiet strength will be remembered with respect’
The Prisoners Care Support Association said Elsie Ajayi Ikoli acquired a robust experience which she put at the service of the people.
‘’We pray that God will grant the family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss and also grant her eternal rest in the bosom of the Lord’’ a statement by the Acting President, Peter Alex Ochor said.
Vibroflotation and Geotechnical Nigeria also joined others in mourning the passing of Elsie Ajayi Ikoli who lived a life of service to humanity.
‘’On behalf of the Management and Staff of Vibroflotation and Geotechnical Nigeria Limited, we extend our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved mother. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time and we pray for strength and comfort for you and your loved ones’’ a statement by the Acting Managing Director, Kemi Fadipe, said.
The Adam & Eve Team also sent condolences to Chief Anthony George-Ikoli.
‘’Losing a mother is a profound experience and we can only imagine the grief you are feeling right now. Please note that we are keeping you and your family in our thoughts during this difficult time’’
