ABEOKUTA – Family of Mrs. Jesses Oluwasesan Aduke Akinbode (née Oke) has announced arrangements for her final burial rites, scheduled to hold on Thursday, October 29, 2026, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Mrs. Akinbode, a retired public servant, devoted Christian and respected community leader, was the mother of Hon. Prince Ifekayode Akinbode, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Broadcast and Electronic Media.
She retired after 35 years of meritorious service at the UCH Research Centre in Abeokuta, where she devoted a significant part of her life to public service.
Mrs. Akinbode hailed from the Oke family of Ago-Ilaro, Oke-Odan in Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State, while her maternal roots are traced to the Soyanwo family of Ibefun-Ijebu in Odogbolu Local Government Area.
A respected community leader, her life was marked by her commitment to family, faith, service and the wellbeing of those around her. A devoted Christian of the Anglican faith, she was an active member of the Ladies Christian Association of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Ibara, Abeokuta.
She is survived by six children, including Hon. Prince Ifekayode Akinbode, as well as other family members and loved ones.
According to the family, the burial service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Ibara, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
A reception will follow at 1:00 p.m. at H3 Event Center, opposite the Immigration Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
The family described the late Mrs. Akinbode as a loving mother, committed Christian and woman of strong values who devoted her life to raising her family, serving her community and touching the lives of those around her.
While expressing gratitude for the prayers, condolences and support received since her passing, the family said the burial ceremony would provide an opportunity for relatives, friends, associates, community members and well-wishers to celebrate her life and bid her a final farewell.
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