In a heartwarming display of community and respect, prominent individuals from all walks of life gathered in Ibadan, Oyo State, to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the passing of Madam Rafatu Agbeke Oyebamiji, a caring mother and matriarch of the Bamiji family. The ceremony, held amidst the current fuel scarcity in the country, was a testament to the enduring legacy of the late Mrs. Oyebamiji, who left an indelible mark on her family and community.

The Fidau prayer, led by various Islamic Clerics, was a poignant moment of reflection and remembrance, as family, friends, and well-wishers came together to honor the life and memory of Mrs. Oyebamiji.

The Clerics emphasized the importance of preparing for one’s own mortality through submission to God Almighty and regular service, as death is an inevitable end that can come at any moment.

Comrade Awa Bamiji, a foremost June 12 Activist and son of the late Mrs. Oyebamiji, was in attendance, dressed in a white flowing Agbada, surrounded by family members, Islamic Clerics, and invited Guests. The ceremony was also attended by notable figures such as Hon. Bideen Wahab, a former Councilor and State Honourable, and Kabir Adeshokan, a popular Radio Presenter.

The event was marked by an outpouring of tributes and condolences, with many praising the late Mrs. Oyebamiji for her positive impact on her family and community.

Hon. Bideen Wahab described her as a woman of great virtue, saying “Almighty Allah will continue to rest her soul.” Kabir Adeshokan echoed similar sentiments, saying “Almighty Allah will accept her soul coming…grant her alhijana fidaus.”

The ceremony was followed by an entertainment of guests with food and drinks, which continued at the time of filing this report.

Despite the challenges posed by the fuel scarcity, the turnout was impressive, a testament to the respect and admiration in which the late Mrs. Oyebamiji was held.

In a poignant moment, Luqman Olayiwola, a June 12 Activist, jokingly remarked, “You didn’t invite us,” highlighting the sense of community and belonging that defined the ceremony.

As the Bamiji family and the Olomi community continue to mourn the loss of their beloved matriarch, they take comfort in the knowledge that her legacy lives on through her successful children, including Comrade Awa Bamiji, and the countless lives she touched during her 98 years on earth.