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The death has occurred of a renowned community woman leader in Idah, Idah Local Government Area of Kogi State, Mama Cecilia Abiba Obaje.
Mama Cecilia Abiba Obaje passed away on Wednesday last week at her residence in Idah at the ripe age of 102.
Until her death, Mama Cecilia Abiba Obaje was the matriarch of both the paternal clan of the Achadu Ohimi-Attah dynasty of Idah and the Ayah-Obaje family, whom she married into seven decades ago.
Mama Cecilia Abiba Obaje was known for her boundless love, devotion to Christianity, and generosity, always preferring to give rather than receive.
She is survived by six children, including Sir Joseph Obaje (KSM), a retired Permanent Secretary from Kogi State Civil Service, and Dr. David Obaje, Proprietor and Consultant of Kowa Specialists Hospital, Ijebu-Ode in Ogun state.
She also left behind 48 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Sir Joseph Obaje, one of the deceased’s children, spoke to our correspondent in Idah, describing his mother as a woman with a simple approach to life, renowned for her generosity and kindness.
Sir Obaje expressed gratitude to well-wishers, particularly former Minister Professor Stephen Ocheni, who visited to condole with the family.
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