Cardoso, Mobereola lead dignitaries to honour Late Florence Oladapo in Ondo

Prominent public officials, including the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Yemi Cardoso, and the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dayo Mobereola, were among dignitaries who attended the funeral of late Chief Mrs. Florence Mutola Oladapo in Ondo Town over the weekend.

The funeral service, held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Agbala Maria, brought together family members, government officials, associates and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of the deceased, described as a devoted matriarch and community figure.

Mrs. Oladapo was the mother of Engr. Mrs. Folake Mobereola, wife of the NIMASA Director-General, a connection that drew several stakeholders from the maritime and public sectors to the solemn event.

Clergy and speakers at the service paid glowing tributes to her life, highlighting her unwavering commitment to family values, community development and service to humanity. They noted that she lived a life marked by humility, compassion and strong moral principles.

In their separate remarks, speakers emphasised that her enduring legacy would continue to inspire her children, grandchildren and the wider community, urging those she left behind to uphold the virtues she stood for.

The church service featured hymns, scripture readings and prayers, creating a reflective atmosphere as attendees honoured her memory and offered condolences to the bereaved family.

The event further underscored the strong bonds between public service, family and community, as dignitaries from different sectors came together in solidarity to celebrate a life well lived.

The late Chief Mrs. Florence Mutola Oladapo is remembered for her impactful role as a mother, mentor and pillar of support within her family and community.