December 24, (THEWILL) – Bisi Onasanya, a former Managing Director of First Bank Plc, recently hosted the creme de la crème of Lagos society, including government officials, to the burial ceremony of his departed mother, Mrs. Selimot Olaleye Elizabeth Onasanya, Nee Folorunsho.
Ma Onasanya died on November 18, 2023 at the ripe old age of 88. The former distinguished banker, who now plays big in real estate, is the chairman of Address Homes. Some of the guests in attendance were the Pastor-in-Charge of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, City of David Parish, Pastor Idowu Iluyomade and his wife, Pastor Siji; Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, who led the delegation of his government to the event.
Others were former Deputy Governor of Ogun state, Chief Yetunde Onanuga and her husband, Giwa Biodun Onanuga; First Bank Nigeria, MD/CEO, Dr Adesola Adeduntan; Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo Olu; Abia State governor, Alex Otti, among several other dignitaries.
The two-day event commenced with a wake-keep at Mama’s residence in Ijede, Ikorodu, on December 13, 2023, setting the stage for an extravagant commemoration. The commemorative events included a solemn church service at Abundant Life Baptist Church, Ijede Road, Ikorodu on Thursday, December 14, 2023, followed by a private interment ceremony at the Ikoyi Cemetery’s private wing.
The climax of the event was a grand reception held at the prestigious Harbour Point, Victoria Island. While singer Seun Bankole, popularly known as SB LIVE, was on the bandstand to entertain the guests, comedian Gbenga Adeyinka took charge of proceedings at the party. Despite wearing a smile throughout the ceremony, Onasanya carried the pain associated with losing one’s beloved mother all through the ceremony.
Ivory Ukonu is a versatile journalist with many years of experience, with entertainment and society reporting as her area of core competence.
