By Ayokunle Ojuola.
The Remains of the Late Wife of Former Kogi State House of Assembly member From Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State, Hon Barr Henry Ojuola, is to be laid to rest at Itedo Amuro in Isanlu, Yagba East Local Government Area of the State on 20th of November 2021.
Late Mrs Grace Ebun Ojuola died in Lokoja, Kogi State on the 3rd of October, 2021 in a brief illness at the age of 71.
Burial arrangement signed by the son of the deceased, Mr. Oluwasegun Ayokunle Ojuola as well as Hon Barr Henry Ojuola and made available to Newsmen in Lokoja, the State Capital explained that Commendation Service in honour of the Woman of God holds on Thursday, 18th November, 2021 at the Family Residence, before Oluroyal Hotel, first gate Lokogoma phase 2 Housing Estate, Lokoja Kogi State beginning at 4:30pm.
According to the statement, lying-in-state and Service of songs take place on Friday 19th November at the Hometown residence, Ojuola’s Compound Itedo Amuro in Isanlu, Yagba East Local Government at 5pm respectively.
Burial service and Interment hold on Saturday at 10 o’clock in the morning at ECWA Church Itedo Amuro Isanlu, Yagba East Local Government of Kogi State. to be followed by Reception of Guests is at The Local government mini stadium itedo amuro isanlu .
All lovers of Hon Barr Herny Ojuola and the Late Mrs Grace Ebun Ojuola from both within and outside Kogi State are expected to pay their last respect to the Icon Woman of Faith.
The late Mrs Grace Ebun Ojuola, a retired Secondary School teacher who served at Army Day Secondary School Cherimegumerri Barracks in Lokoja was born on 15th of April , 1950 to the family of Baba Balogun of Itakete Isaio, Yagba East Local Government Area in present day Kogi State.
She is well known for her dedication to the things of God and her commitment to the growth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ especially in the Church where she was given birth to The ECWA Church playing prominent roles in the Women Fellowship arm of the 4th ECWA Church opposite Army Barracks in Lokoja.
Mrs. Grace Ebun Ojuola is survived by her husband Hon Barrister Henry Ojuola, Her son Mr Ayokunle Oluwasegun Ojuola three daughters and Grandchildren