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The burial ceremony of Dr. (Mrs.) Esther Oludayo Afolabi (aged 71) will hold from Friday, June 26 to Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Ile-Ife, Osun State.
According to a statement released by the Afolabi family, a Service of Songs and Wake-Keep will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026, at her residence, Castle of Mercy and Grace, Phase 3, Moremi Estate, opposite Energy Petrol Station, along Ile-Ife Road, Ile-Ife, commencing at 4:00 p.m.
The Funeral Service and Thanksgiving will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Anu, Modakeke DCC Headquarters (along Urban/Ondo Road), starting at 10:00 a.m., following a private interment.
A reception for guests will follow immediately after the service at Ojaja Resort, along Ibadan Road, Ile-Ife.
Dr. Afolabi was a retired school principal, entrepreneur, and former staff member of Adeleke University, Ede. She hailed from the renowned Baba Akande/Baba Abiye family of Ede.
A devoted Christian and lover of people, she earned a Master’s degree at LIFE Theological Seminary, Lagos and a Ph D. at Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State.
She is survived by her husband, Pastor E. O. Afolabi, children, and other family members.
