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Family Mourns Otunba Subomi Balogun, Opens Books Of Condolence At FCMB HQ

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With a heavy heart but with gratitude and total submission to the will of the Almighty God, we announce the passing of our Patriarch and the Founder of FCMB, Otunba Michael Olasubomi Balogun, CON, The Olori Omo Oba Akile Ijebu and Asiwaju of ljebu Christians, who passed away, following a very brief illness, at the age of 89 years, in the evening of Thursday 18th May 2023, in London, United Kingdom, surrounded by his family.

 

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While we mourn his passing, we are grateful for the full life he lived and the legacy of hard work, entrepreneurship, excellence, tenacity, courage, faith, style, discipline, along with his commitment to God, to Church, to family, community, philanthropy and Nigeria, which he has left for us, to emulate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are comforted in our loss by the remarkable outpouring of love and sympathy, all your kind words and the effusive expressions of warmth.
Books of condolence will be open from 11 am on Monday, 22nd May 2023, at his homes in Lagos and ljebu Ode, and at the following offices:

 

 

 

FCMB:

 

 

 

 

  • FCMB Group Headquarters, 44 Marina, Lagos.
  • Primrose Tower, 17A Tinubu Street, Lagos.
  • Founders Place, 2 Sanusi Fafunwa Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
  • First City Plaza, 252 Herbert Macaulay Way, Central Business District, Abuja.

 

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  • 10 Bankole Oki Street, Ikoyi, Lagos.

You may also visit the online condolence register at: www.olasubomibalogun.com.

We will announce details of the Celebration of his Life in due course.

Please do keep us in your prayers, and we ask God to grant him eternal rest.

Bolaji & Jide Balogun, for the family.

Family Mourns Otunba Subomi Balogun, Open Books Of Condolence At FCMB HQ

 

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AYEDATIWA IS DEPENDING ON THE GOODWILL OF ALL APC MEMBERS TO WIN THE PRIMARIES OF THE PARTY

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AYEDATIWA IS DEPENDING ON THE GOODWILL OF ALL APC MEMBERS TO WIN THE PRIMARIES OF THE PARTY.

*AYEDATIWA IS DEPENDING ON THE GOODWILL OF ALL APC MEMBERS TO WIN THE PRIMARIES OF THE PARTY.

 

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The camp of Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa has described as fallacy the stories on some media that Former Governor Rauf Aregbesola loyalists and former Governor Olusegun Mimiko are the ones working to make Ayedatiwa win the ticket of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the upcoming primaries election in Ondo State. The question is how does Aregbesola become a factor in the primary election in Ondo State?

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AYEDATIWA IS DEPENDING ON THE GOODWILL OF ALL APC MEMBERS TO WIN THE PRIMARIES OF THE PARTY.

 

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Even though former Governor Rauf Aregbesola is a respected member of the APC and an ally of the President of the Federal Republic, Bola Ahmed Tinubu he is not from Ondo State and would not be voting at the primaries and the governorship elections. The people described as his loyalists supporting Ayedatiwa are members of APC and like any other indigene of Ondo State have the right to support any candidate of their choice. That they have chosen to support Ayedatiwa who has been garnering an unprecedented support from all and sundry is a welcome development.

 

 

 

On the fathom role of former Governor Mimiko, it should be seen as a mere distraction. Mimiko is not a member of APC and does not have a say in the affairs of the party. Is it the Mimiko whose party has been roundly defeated twice by the APC candidate in his base, Ondo East/West Constituency by Honorable Abiola Makinde that would now determine the fate of Governor Ayedatiwa in the APC?

The writers of the stories are just on a wild goose chase and have made a very poor effort to portray Ayedatiwa as fraternising with the perceived enemies of the President. Let it be known that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has no enemy in Aregbesola, any member of APC or Nigerian for that matter. He is the father of the nation and a committed democrat.

It is obvious that Governor Ayedatiwa has become the real deal in Ondo politics and has been enjoying overwhelming support from people within the APC and outside of the party which portends what the future holds – victory at the polls. All well meaning Ondo state people are welcome to give him all the support he needs to make Ondo state better and greater. The people should not allow themselves to be hoodwinked by mischief makers and merchants of vices in their bid to score cheap political points.

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Olubadan: Ambassador Tukur Buratai Visits Late Oba Lekan Balogun’s Family, Says Ibadan Has Loss A Great Leader

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Olubadan: Ambassador Tukur Buratai Visits Late Oba Lekan Balogun’s Family, Says Ibadan Has Loss A Great Leader

The Great Kingdom of Ibadan has loss a great leader; Ambassador Tukur Buratai.

 

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A former Chief of Army Staff, (COAS, Nigerian Army) and former Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Ambassador (Lt General rtd) Tukur Buratai CFR, who’s also the Aare Akinrogun of Ibadan Land, has expressed condolences over the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadan Land, Oba Lekan Balogun.

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Olubadan: Ambassador Tukur Buratai Visits Late Oba Lekan Balogun’s Family, Says Ibadan Has Lost A Great Leader

During a condolence visit to the Palace of the late Olubadan, on Monday 18th March, 2024. Ambassador Buratai who led an array of eminent Nigerians, that included Hon Jafaru Ribadu, Brigadier General Muazu, Colonel Emmanuel Adegbola, Comrade Oladimeji Odeyemi and other eminent dignitaries.
Amb Buratai described Oba Balogun as a father figure who lived a commendable life.
Amb Buratai on arrival at the Ali iwo palace paid a tribute to the late Olubadan in the condolence register, where he wrote, ” The great kingdom of Ibadan has loss a great leader, a great Monarch with great compassion and empathy to the people of Ibadan and to humanity.
HRM, late Oba Dr Mohood Lekan Balogun was very friendly and well liked by all the people that come across him. I will miss his love and friendship. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amin. My condolences to the family and Ibadan people”.
Ambassador Buratai acknowledged Oba Balogun ‘s impressive background as a lecturer, a knowledgeable politician, a former Senator.

Amb Buratai expressed his hope the Oba Balogun’s passing will not be in vain. He prayed that the Almighty Allah would forgive his shortcomings and provide solace to the bereaved family.

Ambassador Buratai was received at the late Olubadan’s Palace by the younger brother of the late Monarch, Senator Kola Balogun, the Oloris, Children and other family members of the late Olubadan.

Ambassador Buratai equally commiserate with His Excellency, Engr Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, who’s a prominent son of Ibadan Land, the Olubadan in Council, and the good people of Ibadan Land, and most especially the families of the late Oba Lekan Balogun.

Ambassador Buratai then proceeded to the Ali iwo family house of the late Olubadan to offer prayers for the late Olubadan.

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TY BURATAI HUMANITY CARE FOUNDATION EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO OYO STATE AND IBADANLAND ON PASSING OF OBA DR. MOSHOOD LEKAN BALOGUN

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TY BURATAI HUMANITY CARE FOUNDATION EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO OYO STATE AND IBADANLAND ON PASSING OF OBA DR. MOSHOOD LEKAN BALOGUN

 

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In a heartfelt gesture of condolence and respect, the TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation has extended its sympathies to the Oyo state government, Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council, and the people of Ibadanland following the passing of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II.

 

 

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TY BURATAI HUMANITY CARE FOUNDATION EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO OYO STATE AND IBADANLAND ON PASSING OF OBA DR. MOSHOOD LEKAN BALOGUN

The Chairman of the foundation, Amb Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani Sadaukin Garkuwan Keffi, conveyed the Foundation’s deep sorrow in a statement that was shared with the press. The Foundation’s Grand Patron, His Excellency, Ambassador Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd) CFR, former Chief of Army Staff Aare Akinrogun of Ibadanland, expressed shock at the news and offered prayers for the peaceful repose of Oba Balogun’s soul. He also acknowledged the late monarch’s enduring legacy as a symbol of royal excellence and accomplishment.

The statement further expressed the Foundation’s condolences to the immediate family of Oba Dr. Balogun, the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council, and the entire people of Ibadanland during this period of mourning. The TYBHCF stands in solidarity with all those affected by the loss of a revered leader and pillar of the people .

As the kingdom grieves the passing of a significant figure, the Foundation’s message of condolence serves as a reminder of the shared sense of loss and the enduring legacy of Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun.

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