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Speaker Obasa Mourns Father-in-Law’s Death at 95
Lagos Assembly Speaker pays tribute as High Chief Hamza Alimi Majowogbe is buried according to Islamic rites in Ogun State
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, is mourning the death of his father-in-law, High Chief Hamza Alimi Majowogbe, the Olu of Ibido-Omu in Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State, who passed away after a brief illness at the age of 95.
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The Obasa Mourns Father-in-Law development was announced on Thursday following the death of the respected community leader, who was also the father of Chief Mrs. Bukola Taibat Obasa, the Speaker’s wife.
According to the family, High Chief Majowogbe died in the early hours of Thursday after a brief illness.
He was laid to rest the same day in accordance with Islamic rites during a solemn funeral attended by family members, community leaders, Islamic clerics and other well-wishers.
Speaker Obasa, accompanied by several members of the Lagos State House of Assembly and close associates, attended the burial to pay his final respects to the late traditional leader.
In a condolence message, the Speaker expressed sympathy to the Majowogbe family, urging them to draw strength from the impactful legacy left behind by the deceased.
Obasa described his father-in-law as a man whose life was defined by dignity, philanthropy and dedicated service to the people of Ibido-Omu and neighbouring communities.
“We take comfort in the exemplary life he lived and the many lives he touched while with us. I pray that Almighty Allah grants the deceased Al-Jannah Firdaus and gives the family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” the Speaker said.
High Chief Majowogbe was widely regarded as a respected traditional figure in Ibido-Omu, where he played a significant role in community affairs and local development over several decades.
His long life and service earned him admiration among residents and traditional institutions within Odogbolu Local Government Area.
His passing comes as tributes continue to pour in from political associates, community leaders and family members who have remembered his contributions to his community and his commitment to fostering peace and unity.
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The burial, conducted in line with Islamic tradition, reflected both the family’s faith and the late chief’s standing within the community, bringing together relatives, traditional leaders and public officials to honour a life that many described as remarkable and devoted to service.
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The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that all 25 people aboard its ATR-42 aircraft, NAF 931, died after the aircraft crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.
The aircraft, which had five crew members and 20 passengers on board, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the NAF 931 aircraft crash occurred on Monday, October 5, 2026. Search-and-rescue operations were immediately activated following the accident.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, described the incident as a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian Air Force and the country, while extending condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of those who died.
Aneke assured the bereaved families of the Nigerian Air Force’s full support as they come to terms with the loss.
The Air Force said no survivors had been found and released the names of the five crew members and 20 passengers on board the aircraft.
The crew members were identified as Squadron Leader M.I. Aburime, Flight Captain; Squadron Leader A.P. Man-Ugwueje, Co-pilot; Flight Lieutenant I.S. Bako, Co-pilot; Warrant Officer A. Abubakar, Aircraft Technician; and Corporal H.C. Uguru, Aircraft Technician.
The 20 passengers were Flight Lieutenant T.L. Lazarus; Flight Lieutenant M. Akinloye; Flying Officer I.M. Adeshina; Master Warrant Officer F. Onwuka; Master Warrant Officer B.A. Matini; Warrant Officer F.S. Nuhu; Flight Sergeant R.B. James; Flight Sergeant A.I. Mohammed; Sergeant A.E. Ani; Sergeant S.I. Izibenikien; Sergeant C. Alafuka; Sergeant A.N. Mbadugha; Lance Corporal F.C. Ugwuba; Lance Corporal G.E. Eledan; Mrs Ezeh Nneka; Godstmine Tarabina; Joy Micheal; Sunday Micheal; Ukeme David; and Gideon Omotola.
The latest figure released by the Air Force differs from the initial information provided after the crash. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo had initially said 32 people, comprising 25 passengers and seven crew members, were aboard the aircraft. The Nigerian Air Force subsequently clarified that the manifest contained 25 people, made up of five crew members and 20 passengers.
The aircraft crashed in a swampy area around Igbokoda, close to a naval base, after air traffic controllers lost contact with it at about 9:13am while it was travelling from Benin to Lagos. The wreckage was later located and rescue teams were deployed to the area.
The cause of the crash has not been established. The Chief of the Air Staff has directed a comprehensive investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.
President Bola Tinubu had also directed the Nigerian Air Force to conduct a thorough investigation into the crash and declared three days of national mourning for the personnel who died. He ordered that national flags be flown at half-mast throughout the country in honour of the victims.
The Air Force said it would continue to provide timely and verified information as the investigation progresses. It also urged members of the public to avoid speculation and the circulation of unverified information, while respecting the privacy and dignity of the affected families.
A condolence register has been opened at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force in Abuja for senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, heads of security agencies and other well-wishers who wish to pay their respects and convey messages of sympathy to the families of the deceased and the Nigerian Air Force.
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