Chief Olugbemi Femi Mourns Olomi of Omi, Oba Ogungbemi
Oba Bolarin Ogungbemi, the Olomi of Omi in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, died at the age of 95.
Chief Olugbemi Femi, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Democracy Newsline Newspaper, has mourned the death of Oba Bolarin Ogungbemi, the Olomi of Omi in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, who died at the age of 95.
Femi also expressed condolences to the Yagba West Traditional Council, Omi community, the immediate family of the deceased and the wider Okun nation over the loss of the traditional ruler.
In his condolence message, Femi described the death of Oba Bolarin Ogungbemi as a significant loss to the traditional institution and the people of Omi, noting that the late monarch devoted his life to service, leadership and the preservation of cultural heritage.
He particularly sympathised with Prince Friday Ogungbemi, son of the deceased, Publisher of Policy and Lawmaker Magazine, Lokoja, and immediate past Chairman of Okun Media Professionals, over the loss of his father.
The late monarch, a retired civil servant, was described by Femi as a respected traditional ruler and community patriarch whose wisdom, experience and longevity were valuable assets to his people.
He noted that Oba Bolarin Ogungbemi had witnessed different generations and made meaningful contributions to society before his death at the age of 95.
According to Femi, the traditional institution had lost one of its respected members, while Omi community had lost a father figure whose experience and leadership would be greatly missed.
Femi said:
“Although death is inevitable, the passing of a father and revered traditional ruler is always painful. At 95, Oba Bolarin Ogungbemi lived a long and fulfilled life, and we thank Almighty God for the privilege of a life well spent.
“On behalf of my family, Democracy Newsline Newspaper and members of Okun Media Professionals, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Yagba West Traditional Council, the people of Omi community and, particularly, our dear colleague and immediate past Chairman, Prince Friday Ogungbemi, over this painful loss.
“We pray that Almighty God grants the family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss and preserves the good memories and legacies of the departed monarch.”
Femi also called on the people of Omi community to sustain the values of unity, peace and communal development associated with the traditional institution.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of the late monarch’s soul and asked God to comfort Prince Friday Ogungbemi, the entire Ogungbemi family, the Yagba West Traditional Council and the people of Omi community during the period of mourning.
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