Death: Adu Moses Loses His Mother
The family of Otunba Adu Moses has announced the death of his mother, late Mrs Julianah Ajibare Adu (née Adanlawo), who passed away yesterday after eating and rested before the owner of her soul called her to glory.
According to him, the unfortunate news of his mother’s death was broken to him while he and his friends were visiting the late Pa Reuben Fasoranti to pay their condolences.
Otunba Adu, who is the publisher of the South West heralds Magazine explained that the wonderful woman had left an indelible footprint but regretted that they lost her at a time when the children needed more of her motherly wisdom, counsel and affection. However, there was nothing they could do, as God gives and takes away.
Biography of Late Mrs Julianah Ajibare Adu
LIFE AND TIMES OF LATE MRS JULIANAH AJIBARE ADU
Late Mrs Julianah Ajibare Adu, popularly known as “Eye Ibidun,” was born on June 21, 1943, into the distinguished families of the late Chief Samuel Oroko Adanlawo, the late Odofin of Iju in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, and the late Madam Ruth Adefolaku Adanlawo of the Odopetu Gbegbe chieftaincy family in Iju.
She began her educational journey at St. Stephen’s Anglican Primary School, Iju, in Akure North Local Government Area.
In 1961, she married Mr Johnson Akinbobola Adu, whose father hailed from Ijare but later settled in Akure. Their union was blessed with five children and ten grandchildren.
A devoted Christian of the Anglican denomination, Mama was baptised in 1951 and given the name Julianah. She was confirmed as a communicant in 1953 by the late Bishop Awosika.
Until her passing, she was a parishioner at St. David’s Anglican Cathedral, Ijomu, Akure, where she belonged to the Band of Christ Society. She was also an active member of the Women’s Guild, through which she received an award in recognition of her outstanding contributions.
Mama was a self-employed trader who also operated a food-vending business for many years. She remained committed to her trade until advancing age compelled her to retire.
Known affectionately as “Eye Ibidun,” Mama was a quiet, unassuming, kind-hearted, loving and caring woman. She was deeply devoted to her husband and his family, demonstrating uncommon loyalty, humility and dedication reminiscent of the biblical Ruth.
Her commitment to her husband’s family was so remarkable that one of his cousins once remarked that she had truly served the family. Indeed, she embodied the traditional virtues of “Iyawo Ile”—a devoted wife who was fully committed to the welfare and unity of her husband’s family.
Hardworking, accommodating and forgiving, Mama bore no grudges against anyone. She was also passionate about education and worked tirelessly to support the academic advancement of her children and siblings, despite her own limited formal education.
As a mother, she upheld discipline and instilled good values in her children, never encouraging or tolerating acts of indiscipline.
Mama will be remembered for her humility, diligence, generosity, strong Christian faith, devotion to her family and commitment to the welfare of those around her. Her exemplary life of service and sacrifice remains a lasting legacy to her children, grandchildren, extended family, church and community.
Burial arrangements will be announced by the family in due course.
