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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) decision to clear over $7 billion unsettled FX backlogs raised investors’ confidence in the economy, supporting dollar inflows and foreign reserves accretion, the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso has announced.

He spoke yesterday at the Inaugural Lagos Business School Lecture Theme: ‘Next Generation Leadership in Monetary Policy and Nation Building’ held in Lagos.

The CBN boss said although he had no idea where the funds for the backlog clearance would come from when he assumed office, he believed it was the right thing to do, and gave investors his word.

He said: ‘Credibility is at the heart of any central bank. If you don’t have credibility, people do not trust you and they do not invest in your economy. When I took office, I made a promise we would pay the backlog, the verifiable backlog of monies that were owed by Nigeria to third parties.’

‘And it was, at the time, estimated at over $7 billion US dollars. And to be honest with you, I had no idea how I was going to do it, but I just felt it was not something to be negotiated.’

Cardoso explained that Nigeria needed to ensure that its integrity is maintained.

He said the apex bank started with a forensic audit to understand the issues better and based on the recommendations, the backlog of foreign exchange transactions was paid, which was a huge sacrifice.

He explained that as a going concern, the CBN knows that if it expected people to continue to trust and invest in our economy, you’ve got to keep your promises.

‘I have no idea in my mind either that that particular action contributed in no small way, and it may not appear to many as such, but it contributed in no small way to the rise in foreign exchange reserves that we have been able to acknowledge,’ he stated.

Cardoso said the increased forex liquidity has supported naira stability and made it easier for many commercial banks to approve use of their naira-debit cards abroad.

He said the use of naira-debit cards abroad is definitely a step in the right direction. It’s transformative. It is here to stay, and you can be sure that going forward, you will continue to see this kind of initiative in the country.

He said ‘the event marks the first edition of the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor’s Lecture, part of our new Knowledge Acceleration and Thought Leadership Series.

‘This platform is a deliberate effort to bridge policy and practice, and to nurture a culture of informed, values-driven leadership. It is also the first of what we hope will become a series of engagements with institutions of higher learning across Nigeria,’ he said.

Cardoso disclosed that when he assumed office as Governor in 2023, Nigeria’s economy faced formidable headwinds.

‘Inflation was spiraling, external reserves were strained, investor confidence was shaken, and nearly every macroeconomic indicator was under pressure.

It was a moment that demanded not just technical skill, but leadership rooted in courage, credibility, and accountability. We had to act decisively,’ he said.

To rein in inflation, the CBN tightened policy aggressively, raising rates by more than 800 basis points and strengthening liquidity management.

‘We restored orthodoxy by halting central bank financing of government beyond statutory limits and re-anchoring monetary policy on its core mandate. On foreign exchange, we introduced a willing-buyer, willing-seller framework, unified exchange rate windows, and cleared the backlog of verifiable FX commitments, restoring market confidence,’ he said.

‘We strengthened reserves, now standing above $42 billion, and created new channels for diaspora remittances and investments, including the Non-Resident BVN platform, which allows Nigerians abroad to open accounts seamlessly from anywhere in the world,’ he said.

Continuing, he said the real task is to ensure that these hard-won gains translate into durable prosperity, especially for the next generation. And this is where leadership becomes critical.

‘That said, we cannot also ignore the reality that life remains hard for many Nigerians, nor deny that leadership has sometimes fallen short. Yet reputation matters. When it falters, confidence weakens and opportunities narrow, but when it is rebuilt, confidence returns, capital flows, and stability takes root.

‘I have seen this at the Central Bank, where restoring credibility has opened new possibilities. And it is you, the next generation of Nigerians, who will carry this reputation forward, shaping how our nation is seen, and showing the world a nation that is resilient, creative, and determined to rise,’ he stated.

The hip-hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Friday for his conviction on prostitution-related charges.

Prosecutors had sought 11 years behind bars for Combs but Judge Arun Subramanian handed down a 50-month sentence after an emotional daylong court hearing.

Combs’s lawyers had urged the judge to sentence the 55-year-old hip-hop star to 14 months, which would effectively have been time served since he has been incarcerated in Brooklyn for more than a year.

Addressing the court before the judge handed down the sentence, Combs said he was ‘truly sorry’ for his actions and asked the judge for ‘another chance.’

‘I ask your honour for mercy,’ he said. ‘I beg your honour for mercy.’

Diddy Combs was acquitted by a jury in July of the most serious charges against him – sex trafficking and racketeering – but convicted of two counts of transporting people across state lines for prostitution.

Combs’s former girlfriend Casandra Ventura submitted a letter to the judge asking him to consider ‘the many lives that Sean Combs has upended with his abuse and control.’

Ventura, the 39-year-old singer known as Cassie, described in wrenching detail the physical, emotional and sexual abuse she suffered while in a more than decade-long relationship with Combs.

Ventura and another woman, identified as Jane, said they were coerced into performing so-called ‘freak offs’: sexual marathons with hired men that Combs directed and sometimes filmed.

‘The entire courtroom watched actual footage of Combs kicking and beating me as I tried to run away from a freak off in 2016,’ Ventura wrote.

She said she has nightmares and flashbacks ‘on a regular, everyday basis.’

Ventura said she and her family had left the New York area for fear of ‘retribution’ from Combs if he is released.

Speaking before the sentencing, prosecutor Christy Slavik said Combs has not accepted responsibility for his actions.

‘His remorse was qualified. It’s as though he thinks the law doesn’t apply to him,’ Slavik said.

Slavik said Combs had booked speaking engagements in Miami next week in anticipation of a light sentence, which she called ‘the height of hubris.’

Arguing for a lesser sentence, Nicole Westmoreland, one of Combs’s lawyers, called him an ‘inspiration’ to the Black community and a social justice crusader.

‘No, Combs is not larger than life,’ she said. ‘He’s just a human being. He’s made mistakes.’

But he is remorseful and ‘it’s of no benefit to anyone to warehouse him in a prison.’

Combs’s six adult children each delivered an emotional plea on their father’s behalf, with the eldest Quincy Brown calling him ‘a changed man.’

‘Please, please give our family the chance to heal together,’ said one of his daughters, D’Lila Combs. ‘Not as headlines but as human beings.’

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, says the commission has secured a cost relief of over N19 billion for Nigerian pilgrims in preparation for the 2026 Hajj.

Usman disclosed this while briefing journalists in Kano on Friday upon his return from Saudi Arabia, where he embarked on an emergency visit on September 22 to negotiate improved service delivery and cost efficiency for Nigerian intending pilgrims.

According to him, the relief followed engagements with Saudi partners and executives of State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, which resulted in a reduction of over N200,000 per pilgrim across the 66,910 slots allocated to Nigeria.

‘This achievement is not just negotiation, but results. It aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at easing the burden on our people,’ the NAHCON boss said.

He noted that beyond the relief, the trip laid a stronger foundation for the 2026 exercise, with several contracts already signed. These include Masha’ir services with Mashariq Dhahabiyya Company, transport services with Daleel Al-Ma’aleem, and accommodation and feeding services in Madinah’s Markaziyya area at competitive rates.

The chairman added that NAHCON had held frank discussions with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, drawing from the lessons of the 2025 Hajj to make firm recommendations for better service delivery.

He also announced the inauguration of the 2026 Hajj Tour Operators Screening Committee, saying only qualified operators would be cleared to serve Nigerian pilgrims.

‘The days of shortcuts and cutting corners are over,’ Usman stressed.

In addition, NAHCON has commenced intensive staff training to sharpen its workforce ahead of the commencement of operations.

Meron Tessaw, a Strategy Consultant and co-founder of Ethio IQ, has harped that deploying business strategy and technology to classrooms can create life-changing educational opportunities and transform learning across Africa.

She disclosed this in a statement recently, stating the need for African education systems to embrace business-like discipline and innovation to achieve scalable impact and lasting student success.

She disclosed that Ethiopia’s educational sector had long battled severe challenges, with national Grade 12 exam failure rates reaching as high as 95 to 97 percent between 2014 and 2016.

This situation, according to Tessaw, created hopelessness for many students and families, as overcrowded classrooms and scarce resources left them without the support needed to succeed.

‘In education, we cannot rely on passion alone. Education is not just a social mission; it is a system that needs strategy, accountability, and innovation to thrive,’ Tessaw noted.

‘When we apply the same discipline that drives successful businesses to classrooms, we create life-changing opportunities for students.’ She added.

The expert explained that her stance is informed by the work of Ethio IQ, an EdTech startup she co-founded, which applies personalized and data-driven learning approaches to support students.

She assertedin her statement that in 2023, the company recorded a 100 percent pass rate among its Grade 12 students, a turnaround that the expert attributes to structured strategy and evidence-based methods.

She said, ‘The impact of this model has also been recognized beyond Ethiopia. Ethio IQ was recently selected by the Mastercard Foundation and Reach for Change EdTech Fellowship, receiving USD 60,000 in equity-free venture funding to expand its approach nationwide.’

Tessaw, who is also a Strategy Consultant at Bain and Company in Seattle and recipient of the 2023 AAUW International Master’s/First Professional Degree Fellowship, emphasized that her experience in ‘go-to-market and product strategy’ has shaped her vision for education.

‘Business and education are not opposing forces; they are complementary. The same strategies that transform corporations can also transform classrooms, and that is the future we are building,’ she remarked.

As Ethio IQ expands its services to reach younger students and incorporate local language classes, Tessaw believes its experience demonstrates that with the right mix of strategy, accountability, and innovation, Africa’s education systems can chart a new course and deliver lasting change for learners.

Beyond her work with Ethio IQ, the strategist continues to draw on her global consulting experience and academic recognition to advocate for education reform, making her a leading expert on how business strategy can drive social impact across the continent.

Fashua Orisunmibare, councillor for Ward 1, Ijare, in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo state, has donated cash, school bags and books to widows and schools in his constituency.

The gesture, Orisunmibare said, was motivated by his longtime desire to help ease the burden of the indigents in the society.

‘This is a dream that I have nurtured since I was a little boy. I really don’t like to see people suffering. So, this is my own little way of putting smiles on the faces of my people,’ the councillor explained.

Among the schools the benefited are Anglican Grammar School; St, Michael Primary School; Saint Mary’s Primary School; Manga Primary School; Community Primary School; Saint John’s Primary School and CAC Primary School, all in Ijare town.

Meanwhile, as part of his contribution to enhance the work of security outfits in the community, Orisunmibare also donated two solar panels to the Amotekun security team in Ijare.

According to him, the donations were his contributions to the efforts of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to ensure that the people enjoy the dividends of democracy.

‘Whatever I am doing is a little drop in the efforts of our governor to develop our state. This is my own way of supporting in my little ways the great things the governor is doing,’ Orisunmibare stated.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed two Chinese supermarkets and eight cosmetics shops in Abuja for selling unregistered, expired, and banned products in violation of Nigeria’s food and drug regulations.

The enforcement exercise was carried out by the Agency’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate in collaboration with the Federal Taskforce on Counterfeit and Substandard Medicines and Unwholesome Processed Foods.

According to a statement on Friday by Adegboyega Osiyemi, Deputy Director of PR and Protocol, the two supermarkets located on Mike Akhigbe Way and Ebitu Ukiwe Street in Jabi District, were shut after surveillance confirmed they were selling unregistered food items and products labelled solely in Chinese, without English translations as required by law.

Despite initial denials by a foreign national at the Ebitu Ukiwe Street outlet, NAFDAC officials confirmed the store was fully operational.

In a related operation, eight cosmetics shops in Wuse Market were sealed for selling banned and unregistered cosmetics, aphrodisiacs, and aesthetic medicines.

Investigations revealed that some operators had been posing as dermatologists and pharmacists, prescribing harmful body enhancement and skin-whitening products to unsuspecting consumers.

Among the confiscated items were Wenicks Capsules, Maxman Capsules, Boobs Enlargement products, Curvy Weight Gain, Skin Whitening Vitamin Gummies, Collagen, Royal Jelly, Glutathione Whitening Gummies, White Doll, Dr. Gallery Plus, Maiz Zaki Syrup, Original Herbal Yellow Fever, Sickle Cell Medicine, Dr. Nafisa Herbal Medicine, Dynewell Syrup, and White Blinks, among others. In total, products worth more than ?170 million were seized.

Acting on the directive of NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the seized goods were evacuated while the outlets were shut down.

Prof. Adeyeye stressed the Agency’s mandate to protect Nigerians from dangerous substances linked to serious health risks such as kidney damage, skin cancer, irritability, and memory loss.

‘NAFDAC welcomes legitimate trade partnerships from both Nigerians and foreign nationals, but we will not compromise on public health. Any act of selling unregistered or toxic products shall be met with strict regulatory action,’ Embugushiki quoted the DG as saying.

The Agency advised consumers to purchase only NAFDAC-approved products, urged foreign investors to register products through its offices nationwide, and encouraged the public to report suspicious outlets or goods to NAFDAC.

A former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has been interred in Benin City.

Arase was interred at a private ceremony witnessed by family members and close associates.

He was interred after a funeral mass, held at St. Paul Catholic Church.

In his homily, Reverend Father Andrew Obiyan urged the congregation to work towards making heaven after death.

Obiyan said people would want to go everywhere on earth, but refused to go to the House of God.

He expressed disappointment at the attitude of some humans towards donating to the work of God.

According to him, ‘Our own life is in heaven. We must never be distracted. We now see old age creeping into our lives daily, powerfully. It crept in to remind us of immortality. We study so hard to receive so many titles. At death, those titles mean nothing to God. The only title that means so much is a grace of battle.

‘We have the assurance that Arase will reap the fruit of baptism in the presence of the eternal King.

‘Sometimes we go everywhere, but we don’t want to go to the House of God except when we want to please people. We do not want to come to the House of God.

‘Late Arase feared and loved God. Policing is a profession with risk. We see a soaring crime rate; yet, many police officers are exemplary.

‘We give glory to God for Arase’s getting to the peak of his career. The Lord does not take from you what he cannot give.’

Governor of Bayelsa State, Duoye Diri, said the late Arase was of great service to the nation.

‘Moments like this are for us to know that one day we will lie down like this. We should be humble to serve our state and country to the best of our ability. All about him are great and good testament. From his professionalism and service to the country, his relationship with the rest of society marked his humility and spread love everywhere he went.’

Dignitaries at the event were Governor Monday Okpebholo, represented by his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa; Oba Ewuare II, represented by Chief Oseni Elamah; and Chief Uso Osaretin, the Usoh of Benin Kingdom; former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi; FRSC Zone 5 Commander, Stella Orakwe; Secretary to the Police Service Commission, Onyeabuchi Nnamani; IGP Kayode Egbetokun; Senator Neda Imasuen, amongst others.

Nigeria International striker Term Moffi is expected to be in the thick of action tomorrow for Nice away to Monaco in the latest edition of the Derby de la Cote d’Azur slated for Stade Louis II on match day seven of the Ligue 1 campaign.

Last weekend, Les Monegasques dropped to fourth in the table with a 3-1 loss at Lorient, while Nice settled for a 1-1 draw with Paris FC, putting them in 12th place.

It is rarely straightforward with Monaco, and their performance last weekend was a case in point as they struggled against another newly promoted club, with discipline being an issue, spending more than half of that match a man down.

Tomorrow, they will try to avoid losing consecutive league matches for the first time all year, with their only two defeats in the campaign so far coming away from home.

Meanwhile they have a chance to win their first four Ligue 1 home fixtures this weekend for the first time since the 2003-04 season, when they wound up third in the table.

Adi Hutter’s men have often been their own worst enemy domestically in 2025-26, conceding the joint second-most penalties thus far (three).

Defensively, this team have not looked comfortable, as they are one of two teams in the French top-flight that have yet to collect a clean sheet this season, with the other being Paris FC.

At Stade Louis II, though, they always seem to come up with some magic, going unbeaten in their previous 11 Ligue 1 home outings in the Principality, with 11 of their 14 goals this season coming at home.

The striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) chapter in Ondo State have decried what they described as the deplorable state of infrastructure and gross underfunding of the state-owned institution under the Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa-led administration.

The union members, on strike over alleged non-payment of salaries and arrears, said the continued neglect of the university had severely affected the welfare of academic staff and crippled the institution’s growth

Addressing journalists in Akure, the AAUA-ASUU Chairperson, Comrade Boluwaji Oshodi, lamented that the university had suffered ‘serious neglect’ from successive governments in the past six years, especially in terms of funding, which has resulted in a huge backlog of salary arrears and allowances running into billions of naira.

Oshodi explained that several meetings were held with the university management to resolve the issues until it became clear that the root problem was ‘inadequate funding,’ citing low monthly subventions and the non-release of capital grants by the state government.

He noted that ASUU had written several letters dated May 3 and June 10, 2025, requesting a meeting with Governor Aiyedatiwa but received no positive response.

According to Oshodi, classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and lecturers’ offices have become inhabitable, with leaking roofs and collapsed structures worsening the learning environment.

‘The neglect of the university has greatly affected the welfare of academic staff of this great university. The following are currently being experienced by the University: Bad access road to the university – There are two roads linking the University to the Owo-Ikare major highway. The two roads are in deplorable conditions such that it is difficult to believe that they actually lead to a university.

‘Poor infrastructure in the university: Lecture rooms, laboratories, and library need some urgent face lift. Lecturers’ offices are the worst hit. The faculty of Arts, a two-storey building, for example, has been abandoned by staff accommodated on the second floor because the inner roofs of most offices have collapsed and are usually flooded anytime it rains The same thing is happening to the Faculty of Education. The roof is leaking, making the offices in the last floor become inhabitable anytime it rains,’ he said.

He further revealed that the state government had not released any capital grants to the university in the past seven years, despite yearly budgetary appropriations by the State House of Assembly.

The ASUU chair also revealed that since the withdrawal of TETfund intervention by the immediate past administration, the institution had witnessed a severe infrastructural decline.

He noted that the current monthly subvention of N223,125,000 was far below the N555-N600 million required for salaries and overheads.

‘Non-release of capital grants: It may amaze you to know that the state government has not released a Kobo as capital grant to the University for the past seven years. The interesting thing is that the Ondo State House of Assembly appropriates capital grants for the university on a yearly basis. The question is: what happens to this money every year?

‘Before now, the university had depended on TETfund intervention for infrastructural development. However, since TETfund intervention was taken away from the University by the state government during the last dispensation, the university has experienced serious decay in infrastructural facilities.

‘Poor funding/monthly subvention: Currently, the monthly subvention to the University is two hundred and twenty three million, one hundred and twenty five thousand Naira (223, 125, 000.), while the salary and overhead cost is between five hundred and fifty five million and six hundred million Naira (555, 600, 000.).’

Oshodi added that although the government once invited the university management led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Olugbenga Ige for a meeting where it was agreed that a verification team from the Ministry of Finance would visit the school by July 2025.

However, he noted that no such visit had taken place.

‘After over two months of waiting, the state government has neither sent the verification team nor invited the union for any further talks. As of today, October 3, 2025, our members are being owed two months’ salary (August and September 2025), in addition to huge outstanding arrears,’ he said.

He listed the outstanding liabilities as Excess workload arrears (2009-2013: 70%, 2014-2020: 100%) – Over ?4.5bn, promotion/annual increment arrears (2021/2022)- N65m, promotion/annual increment arrears (2022/2023)-N200m outstanding minimum wage arrears (2014)-N276,664,779.96, Outstanding minimum wage arrears (2019)- N1,939,346,017.32, third-party deductions (March-August 2025)- over N24m, cooperative deductions-NOver N102,142,742.10

Oshodi, therefore, called on Governor Aiyedatiwa to urgently intervene and salvage the institution from what he described as ‘looming total collapse.’

Meanwhile, the state Commissioner for Education in the state, Prof Igbekele Ajibefun, told the Nation that the issues raised by the striking lecturers were being addressed.

Prof. Ajibefun, who pleaded with the ASUU members to exercise patience with the government, added that the Governor Aiyedatiwa led administration has been investing much in the education in the state.

‘We shall be meeting the lecturers and union leaders soon to address this issues. One thing is that the governor is a lover of education and he is not relenting in investing in the sector. So, all their grievances would be resolved soon,’ he said.

Life, a ‘transparent pearl’ (Shan Sa), is often recognized for its fleeting nature: ‘a flash of a firefly in the night’ and ‘the little shadow which runs across the grass’ (Crowfoot). Yet, Henry Longfellow offers a contrasting wisdom in age, noting: ‘as the evening twilight fades away, the sky is filled with stars, invisible by day’. This layered perspective, balancing life’s brevity with its eventual wisdom, echoes the Psalmist’s essential prayer: ‘Teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom’.

The passing of Mrs. Josephine Olajumoke Ale (née Ogidi) on August 7, 2025, isn’t just a loss for her family; it’s a moment to reflect on what dedicated public service truly looks like and the extraordinary foundation it built for a generation. Ale’s life serves as a powerful argument for recognizing and reinvesting in the backbone of our nation: the committed, frontline civil servant.

Born on October 2, 1945, Ale dedicated her life to a path of profound community impact. After completing her vocational nursing and midwifery training in 1968, she embarked on a remarkable career that spanned medical institutions across the trenches of Kwara, Ondo, and Ekiti States. Through her tireless commitment, she personified the highest ideal of the Nigerian Matron before her exit in 2008, bringing skilled and compassionate care to even the most underserved towns.

Ale’s service spoke to a critical, forgotten truth: the quality of our public health system hinges not just on policy, but on personnel. Her ‘healing hands and compassionate spirit’ comforted countless lives in Labour wards and communities, demonstrating that local commitment was irreplaceable. In an era where brain-drain cripples our hospitals, we must re-examine how we support, incentivize, and celebrate those who choose to stay and serve where the need is greatest.

Beyond her professional life, Ale’s family life offers a compelling blueprint for successful parenting, a model that should be taught and promoted across Nigeria. Widow of the late Matthew Fadahunsi Ale, she was not just a supportive wife but a force of nature in guiding her children to ‘enviable status in their diverse endeavours’. This wasn’t accidental! The success was rooted in intentional, disciplined and consistent nurturing.

Olajumoke Ale was known by many names: Mama Ale, Aunty Jose, Eye Olu, Mama Nurse, Mama Senior, each reflecting a different facet of her remarkable personality.

While on this earth, the signature of life – defined by strength, courage, determination, perseverance, and inspiration – was vividly expressed in Ale’s journey, making her life the truest embodiment of purposeful existence. The fact that Eye Olu, even in retirement, did not experience the ‘old age poverty or penury associated with retirees in Nigeria’ proved that parental sacrifice and discipline, not just wealth, are the keys to intergenerational success.

A woman of powerful integrity, Ale was one of the most talented brains of her generation. She was resolute, committed, always going out on her own terms. Her life was marked by immense courage and a deep sense of patriotism. Mama Senior lived a simple, humble and frugal existence. Her sharp wit, mental fortitude, and undeniable connection with the people were a huge catalyst in setting her apart.

Mama Ale never lost her principles. She was never rancorous but loved her family. She transformed herself and her community in terms of moral investments. In reflecting on her life, we are reminded that the impact we have on others can transcend our lifetime, inspiring future generations to live with purpose and compassion.

Ale’s life encompassed an accommodating spirit, which allowed her to embrace and stoically endure the inevitable twists and turns of life with a Christian disposition. Mama Nurse needed no grand political stage nor towering monuments; her legacy was quietly but profoundly etched into the hearts she healed and the lives she elevated.

The story of her life is also a strong, silent argument against cynicism and resignation. It is a powerful reminder that the true wealth of a nation lies in the character of its people and the selfless work of its servants. Her death also teaches us salient lessons about our transient nature, a fundamental truth that we must confront without fear or despair.

C.S. Lewis was right: ‘When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure’. Ale’s memory will forever be a treasure, inspiring the living to live lives of purpose, service and love.

Her mortal remains were laid to rest in Igogo-Ekiti yesterday, October 3, 2025.

Olajumoke Ale is survived by her children: Mrs. Funke Fashesin, Professor Omonike Ogbole, Dr. Olubunmi Ade-Ojo, Mr. Deji Ale, Mr. Kunle Ale, Mrs. Bosede Babatunde, and Mr. Gbenga Ale.

She is also survived by her sons-in-law: Mr. Oludiran Fashesin, mni; Professor Godwin Ogbole; and Professor Idowu Ade-Ojo; and her daughters-in-law: Dr. (Mrs.) Labake Ale, Mrs. Temitope Ale, and Mrs. Ejiro Ale. She was also blessed with many grandchildren.

Aunty Jose was predeceased by her son-in-law, Mr. Olumide Babatunde.

?May the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, grant rest to Mrs. Josephine Olajumoke Ale’s soul and comfort her family!