Sanwo-Olu, Saraki, Amosun Honor Otunba Ojora at Ikoyi Funeral 

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led prominent figures in paying final respects to Otunba Adekunle Ojora, the revered Olori Omo Oba of Lagos, during his funeral at the Ikoyi Vault on Thursday, January 29, 2026.  The event drew a constellation of political and royal dignitaries, underscoring Ojora’s enduring influence across business, tradition, and public life. 

Prominent Attendees and Emotional Moments

Sanwo-Olu was seen consoling Erelu Ojuolape Ojora, the widow, in a poignant display of solidarity amid the solemn Islamic rites.  He also stood alongside Mrs. Toyin Saraki—daughter of the deceased and wife of former Senate President Bukola Saraki—as well as Senator Ibikunle Amosun, former Ogun State governor and son of the late patriarch.  Other images captured the trio of Sanwo-Olu, Saraki, and Toyin Saraki with additional mourners, reflecting the deep familial and national ties. 

Legacy of a Business Titan

Otunba Adekunle Ojora, who passed at 93 on January 28, 2026, was a colossus in Nigeria’s corporate world, born June 13, 1932, into the Ojora and Adele royal families of Lagos.  He pioneered as the first Nigerian chairman of AGIP Nigeria in 1971, steering the firm for nearly three decades, while chairing ventures in oil, shipping, real estate, and finance like NCR Nigeria and Nigerlink Industries. ​ Honored with CON, OFR, and titles like Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife, he mentored entrepreneurs and bridged local-global commerce, earning tributes from figures like President Bola Tinubu. 

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The swift burial aligned with Islamic customs, as announced by the family, marking the end of an era for a patriarch whose oriki celebrated his lineage: “Omo Ojora Apasa, Omo kekeniju…”