The Ojora family of Lagos has announced the death of its patriarch, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, the Olori Omo Oba of Lagos, who passed away at the age of 93.
In a statement signed by Mrs Toyin Ojora-Saraki, the family said the respected traditional figure died “in full submission to the will of Almighty Allah (SWT).”
“We say Alhamdulilahi for a life well lived, and we comply with Allah’s words: ‘Surely, to Allah we belong, and to Him we will all return’ (Q2:156),” the statement read.
The family disclosed that Otunba Ojora will be laid to rest in Lagos in accordance with Islamic rites and called on members of the public to remember him in their prayers.
“He is survived by his lovely wife, Erelu Ojuolape Ojora, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren,” the statement added.
Born in 1932, Ojora began his professional career as a journalist with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) before transitioning into the corporate world.
According to The Advance of African Capital, he later joined the United Africa Company (UAC) as an executive and eventually rose to become chairman of the board of AGIP Nigeria Limited, a position he held until the company’s acquisition by Unipetrol.
Ojora was also a prominent investor in several foreign firms operating in Nigeria during the 1970s, playing a notable role in advancing private enterprise and economic development in the country.
The family paid tribute to his legacy, describing him as a man who lived a dignified and impactful life.
“We urge all members of the public to join us in praying to Allah to grant His servant reprieve in the grave and a place in Aljannah Firdaus,” the family said.
