Chairman, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Raphael Danilola buries mother, Adiah Mosope in Ilaje as Yinka Ayefele crowded the reception
_…Ondo SSG, CJ, Obayelu, Morayo Lebi, Mafo, Faduyile, Korkor, Ilawole, Esan, Mann Ali, others storm the venue to honour Danilola_
By Taiwo Gbamila, Akure.
*Burial ceremony of late Most Rev Ap. Mother Adiah Mosope Danilola Nee Elebijo Held on Saturday, 25th November, 2023 in Zion-Pepe, Ilaje Local Government area of Ondo State*
Late Most Rev. Ap. Mother Adiah Mosope Danilola Nee Elebijo was a biological mother to a renowned business mogul and chairman, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Apapa branch, Lagos State,
Mr. Danilola Raphael fondly called Danilux
Late Most Rev. Ap. Mother Adiah Mosope Danilola Nee Elebijo died on Tuesday, 13th June, 2023, at the age of 90 years whose funeral service was held on Saturday 25th November, 2033 at EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF CHERUBIM AND SERAPHIM OF ZION, NIGERIA AND WORLDWIDE,
ZIONPEPE HEADQUARTERS, ILAJE LGA, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA.
At the funeral service, bible passage was taken from the book of 1Thessalonians 4:13-18, read by Pastor Omonojo. In his homily, King Of Zion, Dr. Judah Oluwole JP,
Oluwagbade of Zion spoke on ‘The DEATH’. In his sermon, he emphasized on the need for everyone to leave a worthy life full of honour, truthfulness coupled with the fear of God. He said we should always we strive to lay a good legacy for the unborn generations.
Thereafter, a processional hymn was take by the church to put the corpse to rest at the community cemetery in Zion-Pepe.
At the reception ceremony, which took place at Community Grammar
School Field, Zion-Pepe, had in attendance some reputable Nigerians who came to honour the children of the Deceased.
At the reception, a renowned juju musician, Dr. Yinka Ayefele was on live-show to entertain the guests. Also, Apostle Henry Ojagbohunmi was fully on stage to direct the programme as Master of the ceremony.
Some dignitaries who attended the reception ceremony were HRM Oba P.O. Kalejaye, the Odede of Igboegunrin; HRM Oba (Prof.) Aderibigbe Olomola, the Arapanata of Itebu-Kunmi; HRM Oba Williams Kalejaye, the Moneyin of Obineyin and HRH Oba Demola Akinbule, Yasere-Elect of Elepete.
Others were Secretary to Ondo State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu; Ondo State Chief Judge, Justice Aiyedun Odusola; Prof. Dayo Faduyile OON, Special Adviser to Ondo State Governor on Health. Barr. Morayo Lebi, Ondo State Governorship Aspirant (2024); Prince John Ola Mafo, former Depty Governorship candidate, PDP Ondo State; Sir Benson Obayelu, Chairman, Ilaje League of Professionals; Dr. (Mrs.) Wunmi Ilawole, SA to Ondo State Governor on Education; Dr. Funso Esan, former Commissioner for Environment, Ondo State; Dr. Mann Ali, former OSOPADEC Permanent Secretary; Justice Orimisan Okeorisa, Judge, Customary Court of Appeal, Ondo State; Otunba Sam Obazuaye (Korkor), Ilaje-born oil and gas Magnet; Senior High Chief Idowu Asonja, Tantita Commandant, Ondo State and other eminent Nigerians across different vocations.
Mr. Raphael Danilola, the deceased’s son while speaking with Coastal Renaissance News, described his late mother as a special gift to humanity who lived a fulfilled life.
In the same vein, Dr. Olasele, one of the deceased’s in-laws who spoke with Coastal Renaissance News, said, Mama was totally committed and dedicated to the work of God while alive.
Some of the special guests who spoke with Coastal Renaissance News about the deceased’s good antecedents were Prince John Ola Mafo, Prof. Dayo Faduyile and Barr. Morayo Lebi.