Awolowo’s Eldest Daughter, Tola Oyediran Dies At 79

Awolowo’s Eldest Daughter, Tola Oyediran Dies At 79

Mrs Tola Oyediran (nee Awolowo) the eldest daughter of late Western Region Premier, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, is dead.

Mrs Oyediran fondly called Mama Ibadan repotedly passed on a few hours ago in her sleep at the age of 79.

Revd Oyediran was to celebrate her 80th birthday on December 1.

A director with The Nigerian Tribune, Chief Mrs Tola Oyediran (nee Awolowo) is dead.

Until her death, she was the Chairman, Board of Directors of African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc., publishers of Tribune titles.

A family source said she did not show any signs of illness. She was said to have been hale and hearty as of last night (Thursday, 15th October).

With her passage, Dr Olatokunbo Awolowo-Dosunmu is the only surviving child of the Awolowo dynasty.