Ambode condoles with former Lagos governor over wife’s death (photos)
– Governor Akinwunmi Ambode paid a condolence visit to Mobolaji Johnson over the demise of his wife
– Johnson was the first military governor of Lagos
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode paid a condolence visit to the first military governor of Lagos, Brigadier-General Mobolaji Johnson (rtd) over the death of his wife.
Funmi Johnson, the 76 year old wife of the former governor passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, February 6.
In a condolence message signed by Habib Aruna, the chief press secretary to the governor, Ambode described late Funmi as an epitome of humility, uprightness and one who had passion for teaching. He said her position as the first lady of Lagos did not deter her from living a simple life.
“She was a virtuous woman. As wife of the military Governor, she still went about her normal duties. She was seen in the market, she related with her colleagues at the Yaba College of Technology and the Federal Training Centre as well as her friends as she used to before her husband became Governor. That for me is the height of humility”.
Ambode urged Johnson to take solace in the fact that his wife has gone to a better place and draw strength from the fruitful years they shared together.
The governor visited the Lagos residence of the former governor on Monday, February 8 in company of his wife, Bolanle and the state attorney general and commissioner for justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem.
“On behalf of the good people of Lagos, I want to express our heartfelt condolence to the family of Brigadier-General Mobolaji Johnson (rtd) on this great and irreparable loss”, he said.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (right), commiserating with first Military Governor of Lagos State, Brig. Gen. Mobolaji Johnson, rtd. (left), during the Governor’s Condolence visit to him over his wife’s demise, at his residence in Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (right), commiserating with first Military Governor of Lagos State, Brig. Gen. Mobolaji Johnson, rtd. (left), during the Governor’s Condolence visit to him over his wife’s demise, at his residence in Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle), commiserating with Son of first Military Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Lanre Johnson (right) and his Father, Brig. Gen. Mobolaji Johnson (rtd.), during the Governor’s Condolence visit to their residence in Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (left), signing the condolence register of late Funmi Johnson, wife of first Military Governor of Lagos State, while his wife, Bolanle, watches, during their Condolence visit to Brig. Gen. Mobolaji Johnson’s residence in Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (left), signing the condolence register of late Funmi Johnson, wife of first Military Governor of Lagos State, during his Condolence visit to Brig. Gen. Mobolaji Johnson’s residence in Lagos, on Monday, February 08, 2016. With him is his wife, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode (2nd right) and State Attorney General, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem (right).
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle); his wife, Bolanle (left), with first Military Governor of Lagos State, Brig. Gen. Mobolaji Johnson, rtd. (right), during the Governor’s Condolence visit to him over his wife’s demise, at his residence in Lagos
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