The Federated Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kogi State Council, has condoled with Prince Friday Ogungbemi, Publisher of Policy and Lawmaker, over the loss of his father, Oba Bolarin Ogungbemi, the Olomi of Omi.
The revered monarch, who transited to the ancestral world peacefully in his sleep, at the age of 95, was described as a man of the people who stood firmly on the side of truth throughout his reign.
In a condolence statement issued to newsmen in Lokoja and signed on behalf of the Chapel by Abu Micheal, the Federated Chapel expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the late Oba, noting that his passing is not only a loss to the Ogungbemi family and the people of Omi, but to the entire Kogi State and the traditional institution.
The Chapel particularly consoled Prince Friday Ogungbemi, urging him to take solace in the good works, impactful reign, and enduring legacies left behind by his late father.
“Oba Bolarin Ogungbemi lived a fulfilled life of service, wisdom, peace and truth. He was a father to all, a custodian of culture, and a voice of reason in times of need. Though his physical presence will be greatly missed, his memory will continue to live in the hearts of his people,” the statement read in part.
While wishing to stand by their colleague in this moment of deep sorrow, the Chapel prayed the Almighty God to grant the family, the Omi community, and all those mourning the late monarch, the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
The Chapel further prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the late Olomi of Omi, and for God to comfort Prince Friday Ogungbemi and the entire family, and to grant them the strength to uphold the noble legacies of their late father.
“May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace, and may his legacy continue to speak for generations to come,” the Chapel added.
