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28.05.1938 11.07.2022

She was very protective of us and would go the extra mile to make sure we
were always ok. She loved each of us in her unique way and I cannot really say
she had a favourite when we were growing up.

Often, I recall her voice when we were little, she would call out "ọmọ wo lo wa
níbẹ yen" either when she was not sure who was sneaking around in the
background, needed to send someone on an errand or had a treat to give out. I
always took my time to determine what her call signified.

Every help we've had growing up, she trained in whatever trade they wanted
and released them with her blessing to a better life. She took in our friends
and extended family members at various times to live with us and treated
everyone the same.

Mum taught me how to be humble, compassionate and kind in heart through
how she treated others. She never lorded her achievements over anyone and
always listened and valued everyone. However she was a no nonsense woman
that stood her ground in the face of adversity.

Mum was a private person never making her business and achievements public.
Although she was a doctor, she never pressured any of us to study the typical
Medicine, Law or Engineering like most parents did, instead she supported us in
whatever we desired to study.

She was very inquisitive and would always ask questions about new technology
with a desire to know how it works and marvel at the genius behind it.

Mummy, you would forever remain in my heart as the best mum, caring, loving,
full of life, giving your best day after day and doing things with integrity.

Rest well, till we meet again.

Ayo Asagba

Dear Mum,

How does lightning strike thrice? I wish your tribute wasn’t the third I would
have to write in a space of about 16 months, during which time grief has
proven to be a demanding companion.

Though you had seen eight decades, your taking ill was quite abrupt, mystifying
and unprecedented. We have always known you as strong, resilient and very
healthy, with no terminal or age-related diseases.

As the sepsis ravaged and you spiralled into ICU status, I prayed that the Lord
will spare your life and made a specific plea that even if He had to take you, it
wouldn't be in the month of April (and He answered me) …my emotional quota
for that month of the year already felt plethoric.

Throughout your illness, we tried and tried all we could..and you fought …and
fought …and fought..like a true amazon…up till the very last moment. It was

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