O Mummy! Where do I begin from? I remember meeting and getting to know you and love you just like my mum.
Oh, how we spent valuable time together and talked about knotty issues on my long official trip to Benin. I called and spoke with you that good Friday morning, but didn't tell you we were on our way to Benin because we wanted it to be a surprise visit. Had I known that your Creator wanted you home earlier, I probably would have kept you on the phone for longer to say our goodbyes. We cannot question God because we know HIS ways are just. We take solace in the fact that you have left this wicked world sweet mother to join the saints in heaven. We will surely miss you because Benin has been taken off our holiday destination. Good night beautiful mummy, until the resurrection morning ❤️❤️
Ema Ajayi-Daniels

Mum, a selfless, caring, loving........ mother. My wife and I were coming to spend the Easter with you and it was meant to be a surprise. We were looking forward to seeing your face elated with joy hoping it would make you feel better and you would be discharged from the hospital to go home with us to spend the Easter holiday. But alas mum, we were only about two (2) hours away from you after driving for more than 7hours through the traffic and bad roads, when we received the news of your passing unto glory. It took the whole strength in me to concentrate and keep the car on the road. My wife cried all through the rest of the journey, her hope of making you an Easter meal grew wings and flew away. Mummy, it is still like a dream. At such a time when you just started enjoying the fruit of your care and love. Your grandchildren had planned coming to spend the next Christmas with you. Your granddaughter hoped and believed you would get well after she prayed for you. O Mummy, there are still questions I would love to ask; such as why you didn't wait for us... We love and miss you so much mum. I often feel like dialing your number just to hear your voice, but you have gone to be with your Maker.
Adieu great mother, until we meet on the resurrection morning. ❤️❤️ Your Son Ernest.

Mum, thanks for being you, we hoped we had more time with you to tap wisdom and grace but God knows best. Your legacy and teachings will live on, in and through us. And we can only pray that in all, we do you proud. 

Of late I wake up each passing day thinking, “oh I’ve not called Mum” oh she hasn’t called either ... and then I suddenly come to term again that she is gone ... it feels like a movie on repeat... as I’m struggling to accept you are truly not with us anymore. 

We argued over calls .. Dele, you’ve not called me? ... Mum I spoke with you yesterday.., Mum, this is very early in the morning... I just wanted wanted to hear your voice ... Ok, Mum I’m fine... how are the children ?... everyone still in bed... they’ve gone to school... Make sure they are reading their books ... felt then you wanted to talk too many times over more than I had time to spare. 

Now I miss those calls, even our arguments; but above all I miss your person; I fondly remember your dance without music, and at other times when you dance and hum along, when one is left to wonder which sound you are enjoying the most, the music been played or the hum ..that taught me a great lesson on self motivation and focus; playing to the audience of one, it also informed me to take help or support and appreciate it when it’s been offered. 

Mum, thanks for all you did to steady us and put us on a good footing in life. Heaven have surely gained an Angel. You wanted all of us to be the best version of ourselves. We’ll keep the fire burning God helping us. 

I love you more than words allow me to express. And i pray you are in the coolest part of the banisters of heaven. You are the best. Good Night Mum. (Son, Dele Nimsi)

We have lost a Sister and a Mother like Gold. She was a great thinker full of progressive ideas. A gentle and a Peaceful heart, loving and Caring.
In primary school days, she thought us cleanliness and personally took time to wash our teeth with Vim powder.
In our growing up, Sister Vic,as commonly called, encouraged us to study hard and remember to pray. Sister Vic. was a quiet individual and well loved by her family and her neighbours any where she lived.
Even, in her illness, she never Missed Church Service. We will forever miss you and we believe you are resting in the bosom of the Lord.
Safe journey ! ( Cousin, Robert Arebame)

You may have gone but your worth can't be written off. You were honest to me always even in the choice of a wife. You encouraged me not to be left behind but focused. You took care of our big mummy (Onoitalor). You are a lover of education and children. My wife and children miss your chat and I miss you more. Adieu as we shall surely meet on the last day. Rest in the blossom of the Lord. (Your kid brother Pastor Victor Arebame)

Mummy, l wish that l could tell you l'm not ready to let u go. But u have already departed, and my heart is filled with grief and sadness. Life is so unfair ...
Mummy l will be forever grateful for taking me as your own.

You took me in at early age, taught me to read, write , and speak good English which I’m forever grateful for .
I miss the way we use to laugh, how we go out together and how we talk at home as mother and daughter.

Mummy l miss ur presence around me and the sound of ur voice, the way u express ur feelings when u are happy or sad. I never really wanted to say goodbye mummy. So l wish you eternal life and may ur perfect soul rest in peace.
Rebecca Ayuba.

My dearest Aunty, my second mum, my teacher. You took me in and cared for me, you taught me be read early than most kids, and as I grew up you taught me to be strong and independent. You were never angry for long, infact, you never ended a call still angry. Aunty, you have left a remarkable legacy here on earth. Know that you will never be forgotten and will always be loved by all of us. I will specially miss you, your calls, those early morning calls to check on us and remind me to call you. I was so privileged to have you as my very special aunt. I would have preferred to have you here awhile longer but God wanted you home. Rest in with God in Peace Aunty.

Your Niece, Emily Imomoh

Grandma Benin is what I call you .
My parents told me you named me In Esan “Omonigho (Omone) meaning “A child is more than Riches” . One of my precious moment was when my daddy and my mommy brought me to Benin when was 2years. I had fun spending time with you and learning numbers. You gave me everything I asked for during our visit.

Aunty Rebecca was also nice to me. I enjoyed the time you also came to our house in Lagos.
You will sing and drum for me before I eat my food ,We went to the beach together with my cousins and grandma in Ilorin which was cool.
Thank you for giving birth to my sweet mummy. Though it’s painful I won’t be able to show you my toys on video calls again.
Love you grandma
Oreofe Omonee Oladunmoye
Grand Daughter

I remember the day I “officially” came to inform you about marrying my wife (Joy)and seeking for permission for her to meet my family. That day, I saw the true act of a virtuous woman and the real principle of a teacher in you.

I was always welcomed every time and anytime I came visiting. You were soft spoken and easy going yet, keen on your instructions. You took me as your own son, jisted with me, gave me access and freedom into the Family.
This and many more act are priceless to me as a son-inlaw.

Losing you was unexpected, I never saw it coming. My wife and I were planning on hosting you soonest in a grand style but God knows best as it is now.
Although you’re gone, yet we know you are near. The precious memories of our visits in Ilorin, Benin and Lagos will never depart from us.
Thank you for gifting me a queen in my wife. Thank you for passing unto her virtues and strength of a man in a woman figure.
I will forever miss you mummy.
Live on Mommy
Bolaji Oladunmoye
 

Growing up was tough because you had to assume the position of a father and a mother in my life. You instilled wellbeing and godly principles in me, a virtue I cherish, will keep and pass to my children.

You taught me to never lose sight though time may seems helpless. You taught me to always strive for the best, to look to the future with optimism even when things didn’t look like it. The love that you exhume and bestowed on us made growing up along my 3 brothers fun and memorable.

You always tell me a proverb in “Esan” that “why waste your time waiting when you don’t actually have anyone to wait on” This words and many more kept me going when the reality of life dawned on me as I move on in life.
You were a strong and courageous woman who won’t let us settle for less. We still spoke about furthering my education shortly before your illness, you always wanted the best for me and wanting us your children to stand out.

The values people cherish in me today are principles you imbibed in me right from my childhood. Strength, integrity and godliness were the foundation on which you raised me upon and all your children and those values lives on in me.

You raised the finest fathers (my 3 brothers) and a virtuous mother on the face of the earth.

To many you were a teacher, a colleague, sister, aunt, cousins and many more. Am glad lots of people were privileged to encounter your kindness and love during the short time you spent on earth.

Who will call me every day now to hear my voice?

You call me countless times every day like I’m still under your roof. Sometimes just to check up on us. sometimes, nothing to discuss but you still want to hear my voice anyways . (Who will disturb me with calls again? hmmmmm). I told your granddaughter that she won’t see her grandma again but she does not understand yet. She still look forward to showing you her new toys every Sunday, Kai “lya Olope” as we fondly call you. You left a vacuum in my heart that can never be filled. Those special memories always bring smile and tears to my eyes. You left without saying goodbye. You Mommy ... You left when things are just getting set for you to enjoy more.

You left when you said you were saving money for shopping when you come visiting.., hmmmm (My Mommy; the silent cash madam). I still can’t wrap my head around it, it’s hard to believe you are gone. I still can’t bring myself to tell people you are gone.

How I wish you waited a little longer, how I wish...
I pray that God has given you the crown you’ve truly won.

I’m struggle to put my thought down , struggling to pour out how I feel in black and white so I don’t bore the readers but then It’s so hard to say goodbye to you Mommy but I guess is the reality of life .

Goodbye Momma
Your one and only daughter
Joy Ajayi-Daniels Oladunmoye

Mummy oh mummy, It has taken me this long to be able to put pen to paper and write this tributes expressing how I feel, to tell my friends you are no more is hard for me to say, wow mummy I really do miss you, day after day I look forward to your calls and text messages, we argue a lot and our love for each other was so strong that would have done anything to ensure you are still with us today, I still struggle to tell your grandchildren that you are no more, the other day, Sophia (4 years) said out of nowhere that “if grandma or grandpa dies I will cry” with the help of God, you single handedly raised four children, mummy aside God you are solely responsible for the man I have become and whatever success I have attained today is majorly because you are my mother, you showed me the way of Christ at a very early age, I remember how we trekked long distance behind you going to Church of God mission in Ilorin, I can still remember vividly when you taught me how to read, I am a proof that a single mother can raise her son well with the help of God, you demonstrated that following God and having a good education would settle my future, and today I have three (3) masters degrees with several certifications – thank you mummy. There was hardly a day I don’t get a miss call from you; a typical conversation with my mum would be
Me – Mummy, I missed your call was busy
Mummy – I never hear from you today na
Me – Mummy, which one be u never hear from me, didn’t we talk yesterday?
Mummy – Eeee ya I just say make I greet u and how are the children?
Me – Mummy I beg we are fine, I dey busy now, would call you later when I get home our time different na.
Mummy – eeeee sorry I no remember oo
Me – Mummy will call you when I get home, and the kids will talk to you on video call.
Mummy – okay
Me – Bye ma.
May 2 – 3 hours later me still at work o
Mummy – calling, you said you would call me
Me – Mummy, I beg I still de work.

My mum can call me for Africa, always checking on me Mummy, I would give anything to get those calls again. I have read our chats almost every day since you left.
I love you, mummy, I am forever grateful I came to this world through you
Thank you ma, continue to Rest In Peace In Jesus name.

Eronmose Ajayi-Daniels (Eddy)

Goodbye Mummy,
You have been a wonderful mother, to think you are forever gone from this side of the world is heart aching. we love you but God loves you more. Thank you for being you and for all the prayers and admonitions. I will sorely miss you, mummy. May your loving soul continue to rest in perfect peace.
Goodnight Mummy.

Your First Daughter-in-law
Funmi Dorcas Ajayi-Daniels

Sweet Mummy, I would ask you why you left us this early but I know I will not get a response. God knows best. Your demise was devastating. I still have no words to describe how i felt the night of your passing and each time, It dawns on me we will never see again. I don't know how to tell Michelle, David and Sophia that their yellow granma (as they always call you) is no more. It really hurts so bad. Our consolation is that you are resting in peace with your creator mummy. We love you always.
Vera Ajayi-Daniels