President Bola Tinubu has joined in mourning Rufina Ogunlesi, mother of the chief executive of Sofisticat, Lanre Ogunlesi.
Madam Ogunlesi passed away on July 10, 2024.
In a statement on Tuesday, the president through his spokesman Ajuri Ngelale condoled with the bereaved family.
Tinubu said the matriarch lived an exemplary life, inspired many with her hard work, and nurtured great talents including fashion icons like Lanre, who has been the president’s tailor for many years.
“The President urges the Ogunlesi family to find comfort in knowing that Mama’s legacy lives on and will continue to guide and inspire them to lofty ideals.
“President Tinubu prays God Almighty to grant the soul of the departed eternal rest and divine comfort to those who mourn,” the statement said.
According to the arrangements published by the Ogunlesi family, a service of songs, tributes, and a reception will be held in the late matriarch’s honour on August 5, 2024, at 5 pm. This event will take place at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The funeral mass is scheduled for August 7, 2024, at 10 am. It will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos. This solemn ceremony will provide an opportunity for family, friends, and well-wishers to pay their final respects.
