Facts have emerged on how Tayo Ayinde, the Chief of Staff to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu lost his wife, Princess Raliat Adedoyin Ayinde nee Ojora.
Princess Raliat died in the early hours of Sunday, 13 November, 2022, at age 36 after a brief illness, both families revealed on Sunday.
The families of Ayinde and Ojora confirmed her death in an obituary released on Sunday evening.
The obituary read: “The families of Ayinde and Ojora are deeply saddened to announce the sudden death of their daughter, sister and wife, Princess Adedoyin Raliat Ayinde Nee Ojora, which sad event occurred on Sunday 13th November, 2022. She was aged 36.
“The late Princess Adedoyin died after a brief illness.
“Princess Adedoyin lived a fulfilling life, having impacted positively on the people that came in contact with her during her lifetime.
“Adedoyin’s heart desires was to see a world where every human being regardless of status, religion or gender is treated with love and affection.
“We appreciate everyone for their condolence calls, messages and prayers but will and seek the public understanding that the families be allowed to mourn in private.
“We ask that you continue to pray for the repose of our dearly departed Adedoyin’s soul. She is survived by husband and children.”
Adedoyin’s heart desires was to see a world where every human being regardless of status, religion or gender is treated with love and affection.
“We appreciate everyone for their condolence calls, messages and prayers but will and seek the public understanding that the families be allowed to mourn in private.
“We ask that you continue to pray for the repose of our dearly departed Adedoyin’s soul. She is survived by husband and children.”
The families noted that funeral arrangements would be kept within them.
Mrs. Ayinde died in Lagos some hours after returning from the United Kingdom where she was delivered of her second child a few months ago.
Circumstances leading to her death are still sketchy as at the time of filing this report.
Doyin was niece to popular boardroom guru, Chief Adekunle Ojora.
Chief Ojora is a Nigerian business executive who was chairman of the board of AGIP Nigeria Limited from 1971 until it was acquired by Unipetrol in 2002.
