Former Ogun State Governor Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel has celebrated the former First Lady of Ogun State, Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo on her 100th birthday. He recently described her life as a “century of grace, wisdom, and divine favour.”
In a heartfelt congratulatory letter addressed to the celebrant, OGD praised the widow of the late Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo, former Governor of Ogun State, for her admirable life journey that keeps inspiring everyone around her.
According to him, Mama Onabanjo has been a symbol of strength and virtue over the years, and her unique life deserves to be celebrated for complementing the solid legacy her late husband left behind.
Wishing her a happy 100th birthday celebration, Gbenga Daniel stated that Lucia Onabanjo’s unwavering commitment to uphold the ideals of integrity that her family name represents is praiseworthy.
“It is with immense joy and heartfelt admiration that I join your family and well-wishers in celebrating you on your glorious 100th birthday.
A century of grace, wisdom, and divine favour is no small feat; it is a rare blessing and a living testimony of God’s enduring faithfulness.
Your life is a shining reflection of resilience, virtue, and quiet strength — qualities that complemented the towering legacy of your beloved husband.
Through the years, you have remained a pillar of support, nurturing not just your family but also the ideals of integrity and service that your family name represents,” he wrote.
Describing the celebrant as a humble and compassionate woman, he urged the younger generation to emulate her values and purposeful living.
The Senator concluded by praying for Mama Onabanjo to keep experiencing divine peace and God’s love for the remainder of her days.
“Your amazing and remarkable journey inspires generations. It is a reminder that purposeful living, anchored in faith, humility, and compassion, yields a legacy that time cannot erase.
May the Lord’s light continue to shine upon you and your children, and may your story of faith forever inspire those who walk the path of service and devotion,” he added.
