Caleb University Visitor Pays Condolence Visit to Pa Odunmbaku on Loss of Wife, Describes Late Matriarch as a Pillar of Faith and Service

In a profound demonstration of compassion, institutional solidarity and shared humanity, the Visitor to Caleb University, Dr. Oladega Adebogun, has extended heartfelt condolences to renowned public administrator, elder statesman, respected community leader and member of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Cardinal James Omolaja Odunmbaku (Baba Eto), following the passing of his beloved wife, Mother Celestial Olasinmi Akindele Odunmbaku.

Although the Visitor was unavoidably absent, he delegated a high-powered management team, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olalekan Asikhia, to convey his personal condolences and those of the Governing Council and Management of Caleb University to the bereaved family.

Other members of the delegation were Prof. Sunday Adewale, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic); Prof. Adesola Ajayi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation, Strategy and Administration); Mr. Mayokun Olumeru, Registrar; Mr Oluseyi Shodimu, Mrs Oluyemi Olaore, Special Projects and Mr. Olawale Adekoya, Principal Information and Media Expert.

The delegation was warmly received at the Odunmbaku family residence, where prayers were offered for divine comfort, strength and the peaceful repose of the departed matriarch.

Speaking on behalf of the Visitor, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olalekan Asikhia, described the late Mother Celestial Olasinmi Odunmbaku as an exceptional woman whose life embodied faith, humility, compassion and selfless service to God and humanity.

"On behalf of our esteemed Visitor, Dr. Oladega Adebogun, the Governing Council and the entire Caleb University community, I extend our deepest condolences to Cardinal James Odunmbaku and the entire family. The passing of a beloved spouse leaves a vacuum that words can scarcely fill, yet we are comforted by the exemplary life Mama lived.