Governor Seyi Makinade and his people gathered for the funeral service

Governor Seyi Makinade and his people gathered for the funeral service of Ambassador Ibironke Olufunke Adefope at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo. While we celebrated a life well-lived, as he shared in my remarks, her passing is deeply personal for me, as we were like two halves of a whole.


She was someone who He often turned to for guidance on challenging matters because of her straightforward approach. Ibadan, Oyo State, and indeed the entire nation of Nigeria, has lost a highly respected and accomplished diplomat who devoted her life to serving her community and country. May her soul find eternal peace, and may God grant her family and loved ones the strength to endure this profound loss.