We extend our deepest condolances and may her soul rest in peace. We may not have known her physically but we know her through the good work that is being done by AWLO.

God Bless Her Good Soul!

Mummy Arene

My encounter with you was an eye opener. I discussed my health issues with you and my fears but you prayed with me and said "Olarotimi, you will be fine, I wish you journey mercies"... You were the first person I called returning to Nigeria.

You will forever be missed. My condolences with the family and may the Almighty grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.

Rest in Peace Mummy Arene

Sweet Mum!!! Missing you is an understatement. It’s shocking that we even spoke less than 48hours to your departure. I cried my eyes out because you were my mother, counsellor and mentor. You showed true love of motherhood to all. Rest on my sweet mum, I’ll forever miss your hugs and kisses. May the Lord uphold the entire family and I know your legacy lives on my darling Mum❤️
You’re indeed a true example of Leadership!!
I will forever celebrate you in life sweet Mum
I love and miss you sorely mum.... I Do for life
Am glad we share so many memories together!!
Forever your Kaduna sweet Baby!!

Esther O Asipa

A Tribute to Mummy Arena.... I remembered the first time I met you... your smile was a calm one but very contagious, even the way you spoke. Your beauty was an ageless one, you were a woman filled with wisdom and of good advice. I believe your call home is a glorious one... and I know anyone that had a chance of knowing you or meeting you would be glad they did. GOD bless your Soul Mummy Arena. And I use this means to pray for comfort and consolation from the Almighty GOD to all your children, family, lovedones, friends and all that you have left behind. Sleep on Mummy Arena till we meet again

Lighting a candle from the US. I apologize for posting - but when I was logging in to the app - your memorial was the first I saw ... and my sis in law is from Kenya ... so I wondered if somehow you may be related ... and of course, in God, we are all brothers and sisters. Your Mum is so beautiful, I feel her energy radiating from heaven. God bless you all.

Sharing the stage with Dr Arene at the AWLO Gala in Kigali Rwanda in 2019 was an amazing experience and one I will cherish. I am sending my deepest condolences to her beloved family and friends and all of the community she honored with her wisdom.

Africa has lost a gem!
But we will be comforted with the fact you left indelible marks on the lives of others. Thank you for having lived a life of purpose. The African girl child would always aspire to do great things just like you did, because you set the pace for all of us. Good night, Mother.
You lived a fulfilled life.

Aniedi Etim, AWLO AKWA IBOM YOUTH COUNCIL

Anty Vio, so sad to hear of your passing. The whole of our community hear in Lagos morn you. I will miss your enthusiastic, passionate and vivacious character. 
A woman passionate about whatever her hand finds to do. A woman who believes in the family unit.
I recall how you came to Television broadcasting as the presenter 'Kith and Kin' that very first episode, how many takes we took------the rest is history .
Above all she was passionate about her God and was bold to introduce Him to as many as crossed her path. My joy is the assurance that you are with the Lord even though you are greatly missed. My sincere condolences to Ik, Nk and Ify .
Felicia Ema.

Mummy it's not long I knew you, but after going through some of your videos,it's like I've known you for years, .
The video of your 77th birthday marked me greatly when you said at 77 yrs you are still searching the bag if there is any last seed to sow. There I understood that there is no reason for me to not impact the world
Mummy you have left a legacy and you have been immortalised in us. Your teachings and counsels live forever

Forever in our hearts, Rest in the Lord mummy Voilete Arene

Nancy Ebai, AWLO CAMEROON YOUTH COUNCIL

She was an amazing woman with a lot of achievements and successes. Sweet, strong and full of life. She raised successful children and was loved by many. She will be missed. Rest in heaven ma.

Tayo (Mabadeje) Iyiola

Your enthusiasm for life and the passion with which you executed all tasks was a huge inspiration to me. Your strength and zeal to daily make impact birthed strength in me as I watched you mama AWLO. We have truly lost a powerful mother and mentor.

*Africa just lost a powerful woman*

I just can't hold back the tears as it's rolling down my eyes as I type these words .

A great leader, a powerful teacher ,a great mentor to so many young women out there .
I remember in 2018 when the AWLO youth council Rivers State chapter had a session with you to fetch from your well of knowledge. All that I know about "Character & Leadership" you taught me .

In Rwanda 2019 you were excited to see me at the AWLC conference,you said to me
"you are the next generation female leader" you are on the right path! I will never forget these words in my life .

You impacted so much to me and so many young women.I got so much value from you ,the way you speak with so much power and strength! I just love you mummy Arene, wished you were still here to see all your girls, doing powerful things in Africa!

On behalf of the AWLO Youth council Rivers State chapter .

Rest in peace! CHIEF DR VIOLET ARENE.

*Africa just lost a powerful woman*

I just can't hold back the tears as it's rolling down my eyes as I type these words .

A great leader, a powerful teacher ,a great mentor to so many young women out there .
I remember in 2018 when the AWLO youth council Rivers State chapter had a session with you to fetch from your well of knowledge. All that I know about "Character & Leadership" you taught me .

In Rwanda 2019 you were excited to see me at the AWLC conference,you said to me
"you are the next generation female leader" you are on the right path! I will never forget these words in my life .

You impacted so much to me and so many young women.I got so much value from you ,the way you speak with so much power and strength! I just love you mummy Arene, wished you were still here to see all your girls, doing powerful things in Africa!

On behalf of the AWLO Youth council Rivers State chapter .

Rest in peace! CHIEF DR VIOLET ARENE.

Hmmmmmmmm. I'm speechless. Mummy you came into my life and taught me that women should uphold each other. I can still remember my first meeting with you in your studio in Lekki. That morning you shared a lot on your works. We clicked instantly. You had big plans for the female child and women in general. Mummy with the big kind and generous heart. You were ready to pour out your heart to whoever that was ready to learn.

I remember when I approached you to be my keynote speaker at the inauguration of my NGO Helpzeebah Women Empowerment Initiative. You were just too glad to accept. And in your usual manner you were there on time. As you do not tolerate lateness of any form. You stayed till the end of the program and mingled with women hungry for knowledge.

I also remember working with you on way forward on AWLO. We had series of meetings rubbing minds. But unfortunately I had to leave Nigeria but you forged ahead and I'm so glad that so many things we talked about at meetings held in your studio came to pass. I was really looking forward to coming to see you at my next visit to Nigeria. But alas God knows best. I have no fear that you have impacted so many that it won't be difficult to get women continue from where you stopped. Your dreams, vision and aspirations cannot die with you. You are too detailed for that.

Death you have lost the battle big time. You have only created room for many more foot soldiers on rampage. My sis Maureen I know how devastated you are right now. You and I know that the dreams and plans cannot die. Because mummy has prepared many ladies that can continue her legacy. Wipe your tears and get to work. We can't fail mummy now.

Women must lift women up and work in collaboration.

Adieu mummy Arene. Always on my mind. Continue to rest in peace.

Mummy Arene!!!!!
I got to know you in the 80s when Nki and I became friends. You were so beautiful and fashion trendy. You were so loving to me and always made me feel welcomed at any time in your home.
We thank God that you lived and not just for yourself and your family, but also for others.
The virtues you have poured into many lives will continue to build in generations to come.
You are missed so much and I thank God that I got to know you.

The news of the demise of Dr.Mrs Violet Arene (Mommy) as she is fondly called came to me as a rude shock. I chatted with her on Mother's Day and prayed with her and she wished me well as is her custom. I have met people in my life but this is one virtuous woman I met that impacted into my life tremendously. She was always full of life, charm, confidence, wisdom, love, infectious smiles and above all the word of God to those who came in contact with her.
I will never forget the profound memories I had with Mommy in Banjul in May 2019 where she poured out all her fountain of wisdom to raise up a group of formidable African Women leaders known as the AATP G19 . That experience is still indelible in my mind.
Mommy you were indeed a virtuous wife, a loving mother to me and all who crossed your path. I know you have slept in the Lord.
Rest on Woman of God.
May your gentle Soul Rest in peace. Amen
Chief Magistrate Helen Umana
AWLO Cordinator
Akwa Ibom State Chapter

Thank you Mum, for stepping in to be my God-mother.
You always said I will inherit your Library. I know if you knew this day was nearer... you would have done a proper bequeathing.
Nevertheless, you lit a light in my soul and it has become a fire forever.
Rest on Mum; Dr. Violet Arene

My sweet mother, my special GIFT from God, my teacher of compassion, love , and fearlessness. It breaks my heart that we spoke at length last week, we touched almost all areas that ended with your usual prayers and blessings for me and my family, but you mention leaving me this soon! I just lost the sweetest Woman on Earth. You remained a valued part of AWLO, who made tremendous contributions to the advancement of women's leadership, and will be missed.
Dear mummy Arene, the content and substance of your character will remain an abiding legacy to us whom you have left behind. I celebrate you, my Sweet Mother.

I want to Specially thank you for reminding us about the value in eternity. You have taught us that life itself is the punctuation of Time with high and low moments. This endless stream of existence you have swum to its very end, leaving behind valuable lessons in a life and a lifetime well lived. May your Sweet spirit REST IN PEACE. My condolences to your Children and the entire family.

Dr. Elisha Attai
Founder - AWLO

RIP DR VIOLET ARENE
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Tears in my eyes, pain in my heart. This hurts badly...lost contact with you for a long time but you never stopped searching for me. When you got back to Nigeria not quite long, after spending time with your children in America, your joy after finally reaching me was surely mutual.
We had lunch at Ediye and concluded plans for your birthday/book launch.
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Your regular calls, especially when you havent heard from me. Your love for late Night calls, first I thought it was jet lag but was soon to realise that Mummy loved working and staying up late. I would insist you rest and not to be awake.
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"Nwam" you would call me...oh Mama...this hurts. The calibre of speakers at your birthday and book launch tells a lot about who you are. As I hurt, I can only imagine how everyone who came that day must be feeling now because that was the last major event you did this year.
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O dear Mama, when you reached out to me to help coordinate the event, I thought to myself, I have done things for people I do not even know, not to talk of you. You told me you loved the set up, you never stopped reeling about it, I am thanking God now that the event was not postponed. I could reach the urgency in your heart and I was committed to you to help make it work and successful it was...hmm...never knew that was your last major event...February 7th 2020.
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DR. VIOLET ARENE (PhD) Former GM, NNPC and the initiator of the Management Development Programme of the NNPC. Passionate about women’s empowerment and capacity building. A family and women’s advocate, an educationist, teacher, Pastor, author, trainer of business executives, TV producer and presenter, social counsellor, leadership mentor and well sought after management consultant.
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So much to say about you Mama...God knows best...like you usually end your chats with me with ❤...I am ending my write up with same ❤. Thank you for such an outstanding legacy...been crying since I heard but tears can't bring you back...it is well...Rest on my hero, I am HONOURED and glad to have known you. Till we meet to part no more...Rest on warrior woman...you lived an accomplished life & your good works will speak for you

Oooh how I learnt so much from you mummy within the short period I knew u. You really poured out all you got to us as next generations after you...you were a very open personality, I pray we find you type soon in AWLO.....Rest in peace

Momma! Momma! Can you hear me? It's your Emem baby calling you! God brought you into my life when I was broken and needed a strong support system. You took me under your wings and mothered me and my children. You loved me with all your heart and you taught me excellence. You taught me I don't need to queue as I had all I needed to be at the top where there are a lot of vacancies. You taught me leadership. You taught me accountability. You taught me strength. You taught me to laugh in the face of adversity. I'm devastated momma Arene. You didn't prepare me for your exit. No na! I'm not ready to let you go... Not ready.... not ready mom! Your Emem baby is not ready mbok. You are not supposed to die. You were to live until Christ returns! Please come back.

Ifeoma I am so sorry for your loss and pray that God gives you and your family strength and comfort at this time. Dupe Akinyede(Nee Banjo) QCOG

Ify, I am SO sorry to hear of the loss of such a great woman, and your MUM. May God comfort your hearts!!! My condolences to Nkiruka and the rest of your family!!