Our dear Mama G is gone
The families of Omoigui and Asemota regret to announce the death of their wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, Barrister (Mrs) Grace Onaiwu Omoigui on November 19, 2016 in Lagos.
She was born on December 28, 1933 and her life spanned several professional careers, starting as an educationist and former Vice Principal of Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) Benin City, and later becoming a lawyer and retired Magistrate in the Lagos State Judiciary.
Mama G, as she loved to be called, fought a gallant fight to live but the Lord decided that her time on this earth was done. She died from complications precipitated by multiple gun shot injuries from an armed robbery attack in Benin City on her way from Guaranty Trust Bank, Sapele Road branch.
She leaves behind a legacy of love to one's neighbour regardless of cost and personal sacrifice. Even in the face of unprovoked attack, she did what she does best: rightly question the indefensible actions of the armed robbers as she felt it was wrong.
Mum lived a transparent life through and through. She was the pillar behind the family and would do anything to preserve its good name and defend integrity. She positively touched many lives at home and at work and we believe her legacy of sacrifice, loyalty, hard work, fairness, love, integrity, the importance of family and God’s love will live on through everybody she touched.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Surveyor Daniel Aiyanyo Omoigui, her children - Dr Nowamagbe and Moira Omoigui; Dr Sota and Helen Omoigui; Ifueko M Omoigui and Asishana Okauru; Eghosa and Eunice Omoigui; and Nosakhare Omoigui; and grand children, Ikponmwosa Omoigui, Ighiwiyisi Omoigui, Ayrton Omoigui, Iyegbekosa Omoigui, Izevbokun Omoigui, Grace Omoigui, Isiuwa Omoigui, Iyare Omoigui, Noe Ter Avest Omoigui, Iriagbonse Omoigui, Anni-Arie Omoigui, and Nete Okauru.
We are heartbroken at our untimely loss but are comforted by the understanding that this is the Lord’s way and our mum is resting peacefully in His bosom.
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*** Service Details ***
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Monday Jan 2
Walking Mom's Path - Lagos (9am - 4pm) - Awareness for cause - Teacher training education and Teachers' welfare - Dress code- MamaG Tshirt on black trousers or skirt
If you would like to come on the tour, please let either Amalachukwu Ebozue (sweetamy44@yahoo.com, 08027195044) or Ogochukwu (0806 471 6524) know and we will provide you with the details.
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Tuesday, Jan 3:
5pm: Service of songs/Evening of tributes - Eagle Club opposite Shoprite, Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Surulere, Lagos
Colour code: Brown Dress Code: Ankara or Formal wear as convenient with cream or white hats or MamaG Tshirt on black trousers or skirt
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Wednesday, Jan 4:
9am: Christian Mothers rites
10am: Funeral mass Venue: Holy Cross Cathedral Church, Lagos
Colour Code - Blue Dress code- Black formal suit or blue dress with white shirt/ blue hat/blue ties/Lawyers in legal wear
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Thursday, Jan 5
9am -3pm: Walking Mom's path, Benin-City
Awareness for cause: Elderly care and Respect for the dead Dress code- MamaG Tshirt on black trousers or skirt
4pm: Vigil Mass
Family wake keeping (after vigil mass)
Dress code- Blue with white hat or gele or any formal wear MamaG Tshirt on black trousers or skirt;
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Friday, Jan 6:
9am - 10am: Public Lying in State
10 am - 3pm: Day of Music and Tributes (Choral Renditions/Hymns) SIO Events Centre, 8, Red Cross Road, off Ikpokpan St, GRA, Benin- City
Dress code- Family Ankara with Purple cap/head gear
4pm: Funeral Mass at St Paul's Catholic Church Airport Rd Benin City
Dress code- Family Ankara or Black Formal suit with white shirt or purple dress, purple hat for ladies/purple ties: Lawyers in legal attire
Post Mass: Interment
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Saturday, Jan 7
1-5pm: Lunch/Reception at SIO Events Centre, 8, Red Cross Road, off Ikpokpan St, GRA, Benin- City
5:30pm: Thanksgiving at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Airport Rd, Benin City
Dress code - Champagne Gold or Deep Yellow head tie/cap
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Persons interested in purchasing the family Ankara (N2,500) and MamaG Tshirt (N2,500) should kindly order and collect through the following:
Lagos - Contact - Ogochukwu - 0806 471 6524 or Faith - 08166435336
Benin - Contact - Oyinda - 0804 453 4677 or Peter - +234 806 382 4646
Abuja - Contact - Abiba Olufemi - +234 813 637 2264; +234 705 770 1979
All payments to be made to:
GTBank - 0142804156 specifying what the payment is for.
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Hotel Reservations:
Online bookings with special rates: https://hotels.ng/event/mamaG
Contact: Yomi Ayannusi: 09090562973 or yomi@hotels.ng
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Contact Details
Email: graceomoiguimemorial@gmail.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/graceomoiguimemorial
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*** Submit a Tribute ***
Please submit all tributes and stories about Mama G at the following link (or via e-mail if you would prefer):
Submit a tribute to Mama G
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Contributions
To make a contribution to the Dagomo Foundation, please use the following account information:
Nigerian Account:
Name: Dagomo Foundation Nig
Bank: Guaranty Trust Bank
Naira Account: 0031958502
USD Account: 0115179881
EUR Account: 0115179908
GBP Account: 0115179898
Swift code: GTBINGLA
Bank address: GTBank Lagos
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US Account:
Name: ReStraL LLC
Bank: Bank of America
Account: 4665 2059 74
BOA Routing Number: 011000138
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