Ekiti Workers, Relatives Bid Farewell to Retired HLA, Comfort Modupe Dayo-Ige.

Ekiti Workers, Relatives Bid Farewell to Retired HLA, Comfort Modupe Dayo-Ige.

The late Mrs. Comfort Modupe Dayo-Ige (née Adeoti), a retired Head of Local Government Administration (HLA) in Ikere Ekiti Local Government, was laid to rest amidst tears and tributes from her children, relatives, and colleagues across Ekiti State’s Local Government and Local Council Development Areas (LCDA).

The burial ceremony, held at her residence, drew a large crowd, including the Permanent Secretary of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission, Mrs. Titilayo Toba Ojo, who led senior officials and staff of the commission to pay their respects.

During the service, relatives and local government staff rendered emotional dirges, capturing the immense grief of the occasion. The atmosphere was charged with mourning as colleagues and loved ones recounted fond memories of the late Mrs. Dayo-Ige.

In her eulogy, Mrs. Toba Ojo described the deceased as a paragon of integrity, commitment, and discipline. "She was a diligent and down-to-earth professional who embodied heavenly consciousness in her dealings. Her legacy of truthfulness and dedication will remain etched in our hearts," Mrs. Ojo stated.

She further announced that funds contributed in honor of the late Mrs. Dayo-Ige would be directed toward the academic and welfare needs of her children, ensuring they continue to thrive despite the loss of their mother.

Adding to the tributes, officiating ministers extolled the virtues of the departed and urged attendees to emulate her God-fearing nature and dedication to service. They emphasized the transient nature of life and the importance of living purposefully.

"Mrs. Dayo-Ige lived a life of service to God and humanity," one of the pastors remarked. "Her exemplary life reminds us all to remain steadfast in faith and to ensure our lives positively impact those around us."

The ceremony concluded with prayers for the family and words of comfort, as attendees bid a final farewell to a beloved colleague and mother.