Queen Silekunola Supports Bereaved Families Of Ibadan Funfair Tragedy

One year after Ibadan funfair tragedy that led to the death of many children, the founder of the WINGS Foundation, Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, has extended support to families affected by the incident.

It was gathered that the prophetess, accompanied by members of her foundation – which focuses on supporting women and children – paid a condolence visit to the bereaved families.

In a video seen by our correspondent on Saturday, the prophetess said the visit was to commiserate with the families and make donations in remembrance of the children who lost their lives.

Silekunola said although the incident was unfortunate, it had not discouraged her from fulfilling what she described as her divine calling.

She explained that this year’s annual children’s funfair was redesigned to honour the victims rather than the usual celebratory format.

She expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and offered words of encouragement to the affected families.

It was gathered that prayers were also offered, alongside the distribution of materials.

Silekunola said, “Sometimes God does things and we are happy; other times, we are not, and we begin to question whether it is God who has done it.

“I did not come to make you sad. I pray that this time next year, you will not remember anything of sadness. You will witness joy, and this unfortunate incident will no longer define your lives.”

One of the parents who spoke at the occasion said the families had come to terms with the incident.

He said, “God is greater than man, and there is nothing He cannot do. We did not come here for anything, but when someone is honoured, the honour should be reciprocated.”

Recall that in 2024, several children reportedly died while others sustained injuries during a stampede at a children’s funfair in Ibadan.

The event was organised by Silekunola alongside an Ibadan-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat. The Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Abdullahi Fasasi, was also linked to the case.

In January 2025, the Oyo State Government filed an 18-count criminal charge against the trio.

They were remanded in the Agodi Correctional Centre in December 2024 and later granted bail in January 2025.

The case was eventually dismissed in March 2025.