Philanthropist Rosaline Igbinedion dies at 95

The matriarch of Igbinedion family and philanthropist, Mrs Rosaline Agbonlahor Igbinedion (nee Aisagbonhin) is dead.

Mrs Igbinedion, according to a statement by children, died on Sunday, October 20, 2024, in a brief illness.

She was aged 95.

The statement, announcing her passing, said: “In her prime, she was a nurse at the Igbanke General Hospital, Igbanke. On retirement, she went into catering business, which she pursued with an unmatched sense of duty and humaneness.

“The late Mrs Igbinedion was renowned for her philanthropic activities, social engagements, love for education and humanity, peace building capacity and commitment to progressive ideologies.

“She was an ardent Christian all through her life and a practicing Anglican who faithfully participated in the programmes of the Church both at the local congregation in Oligie, Igbanke and beyond.

“Left to mourn her departure are: Barrister Joseph Igbinedion, who is the first Head of department of Mass Communication at Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, and later joined the United Nations in Nairobi, Kenya; Ms Lucy Igbinedion, a teacher; Mr Duke Igbinedion, a renowned sculptor and Mr Augustine Igbinedion, amomng others.

“She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, aunties and uncles.

“Burial arrangement will be announced by the family in due course.”