Lucia Onabanjo, who served as the First Lady of Ogun State and passed away recently at the age of 100, was honored during her funeral held at the St. Sebastian Catholic Cathedral in Ijebu-Ode. The service was attended by family, friends, and top officials from Ogun State. During the ceremony, one of Onabanjo's daughters took the opportunity to call upon attendees to contribute towards completing the cathedral, a project that held significant importance for her mother. She shared an emotional memory of bringing her mother to the cathedral site to witness its development, emphasizing the sentimental value of this project to the family.

Governor Dapo Abiodun expressed his condolences and commitment to the cathedral project through a message on Instagram, recognizing Lucia Onabanjo's legacy as a crucial figure in both the church and in public leadership in the state. He assured that the government would support the completion of the project, framing it as a fitting tribute to Onabanjo’s life and contributions. This gesture underscores the intersection of community, faith, and public service in Ogun State, as the project aims to honor a respected matriarch of the region.

The funeral and the call for community support illustrate the strong ties that local leaders have with their constituents, particularly in matters of public projects that resonate on both personal and communal levels. The emphasis on building the cathedral as a tribute not only honors Lucia Onabanjo's memory but also reinforces the values she represented as a leader and a member of the church community in Ogun State.