The mother of businessman and oil magnate, Sholaye Jeremi, Madam Lilian Jeremi, is dead. She died at the age of 74.
According to a statement by the Media Consultant to Jeremi, Obafemi Ajayi, Mrs Jeremi died on Tuesday after a brief illness.
The statement reads: “The Jeremi family of Delta State, has announced the passing on of their Matriarch, Mrs Lilian Jeremi, who slept in the Lord on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 at the age of 74 after a brief illness.
“While we mourn her passing, we are grateful for the life she lived and the legacy of hard work, courage, faith, discipline, along with her commitment to God, to Church, to family and community”
“Mrs Lilian Jeremi, a devout Christian, is survived by her children, grandchildren and other family member. Please do keep us in your prayers, and we ask God to grant her eternal rest”.
The statement said further that announcements will be made by the family in due course.