First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has paid a condolence visit to the family of industrialist Adekunle Ojora at their residence in Ikoyi, Lagos.
The condolence visit was announced in a statement by Busola Kukoyi, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the First Lady, on Saturday.
Mrs. Tinubu described Mr Ojora as a Muslim who promoted religious harmony during his lifetime.
She was received by his daughter Toyin Saraki and her husband, former Senate President Bukola Saraki.
“You have always been in my mind and that of the president. We cannot forget him. He was always there with us as a family. This is also my family,” she said.
“We will miss him, his wise counsel, support and the role he played in times past.”
On behalf of President Bola Tinubu and herself, the First Lady offered condolences to Ojora’s widow, Ojuolape Ojora.
She said their marriage served as an example to others.
“Your relationship as a couple was an inspiration to many of us. We see you and him and many wish to have that sort of bond,” she said.
Remi Tinubu also recalled attending church services where she met Ojora, noting that despite being a Muslim, he maintained relationships across religious lines.
She said the family should take pride in his legacy.
Members of the Ojora family, led by their matriarch, expressed appreciation for the visit and offered prayers for the president and his wife.
Adekunle Ojora died on January 28, at the age of 93.
He was buried according to Islamic rites.
Ojora was born into the Ojora and Adele royal families of Lagos and held the traditional titles of Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ile-Ife.
He studied journalism at Regent Street Polytechnic in London and worked at the British Broadcasting Corporation before returning to Nigeria.
He later worked with the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation and the United African Company.
He served as managing director of Wemabod Estates Limited and chairman of the Nigerian National Shipping Line.
He founded and invested in companies across oil and gas, shipping, real estate, insurance, manufacturing, publishing, ICT and finance.
Ojora served on the boards of several firms operating in Nigeria and received the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger.
He is survived by his children, including Toyin Saraki.
