The immediate past senator representing Kogi West Senatorial district, Senator Smart Adeyemi has lost his mother, Princess Victoria Oyeyemi Adeyemi.
It was gathered that she died on Wednesday morning at her Abuja residence.
The national president of the Iyara Development Association (IDA), Dr. Aliyu Badaki, stated in a statement yesterday that the Iyara Community has lost a matriarch, entrepreneur, and virtuous mother.
Dr. Badaki in the statement said that, “This is to announce the glorious exit of our dear lovely grandma, mama…Mrs Victoria Oyeyemi Adeyemi (nee Ibilola). She will always be remembered for her love and passion towards the development of Iyara.”
He extended the condolences of the community to Senator Smart Adeyemi and the family on the unfortunate loss, praying God to grant her eternal rest.
“May her soul rest in peace. Our condolences to the entire family especially the Distinguished Senator Smart Adeyemi and the community in general, Adieu mama.
When contacted the former senator, confirmed the passing of her mother.
Asked to confirm the development, the senator replied, “Thank you so much, and God bless you.”
