LERSA pays tribute to Mama Esther Emadoye, mother of past president

The Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA) and others have paid tributes to mother of the immediate past President of LERSA, Chief James Emadoye, Mama Esther Emadoye, who died at the age of 98.

The Lekki residents, Agbon Traditional Council and others paid their last respects at the matriarch’s funeral service in Ethiope East Area, Delta State on Friday.

She died on March 29, 2025.

President of LERSA, Chief Sulyman Bello, said the entire association expressed their sympathies and showed solidarity with their immediate past president on the passing of his beloved mother.

Bello stated that LERSA would always stand by Emadoye, offering support and prayers as he navigates this period of grief.

He said, “The association prays for the peaceful repose of the deceased and urges the family to take solace in her legacy and cherished memories.

The Secretary, Agbon Traditional Council, Delta State, Chief Emma Avworo, described the late Emadoye as a caring mother who was dutiful to everyone and had the issues of community development at heart.

He said, “We shall miss her gentle comportment and generosity and urge you to please accept our heartfelt condolences over the demise of Mama.

“The Agbon Traditional Council prays God embrace you and the entire family with the strength and fortitude to bear her irreplaceable loss,” he said.

The President, Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON), Bimbo Abioye, said Mama Emadoye was a family oriented person and widely loved.

He noted her significant contributions to family life and community, saying she would be greatly missed.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to you and the entire family, rest assured that you are in the thoughts and prayers of ISPON.

“May mama’s soul rest in perfect peace and may the Lord grant the family to bear this irreparable loss,” he said.

In his remarks, Olorogun James Emadoye, the first son of the family, expressed grief at the development, saying even though mama lived long, her passing was unexpected.

He described the late Emadoye as strong willed, dedicated, selfless and a committed mother and wife who
brought light to the whole family.

Emadoye said his mother was very pushful in all she believed in, a binding force for all, compassionate, with great finesse and very dependable.

“You held the house firmly since the demise of papa in 1993. See what your sacrifice of N24 you sent the driver to collect from your debtor for my education has translated to.

“You know Mama, that if money, care and love could keep you here longer with us, you would still be here today.

“For everything you have done, everything you stood for and everything you were to us all, I say thank you, mama,” he said.

The late Esther Emadoye was a staunch, dedicated member of The Roman Catholic Church, a devotee of Blessed Virgin Mary and a pillar of the Christian Women Organisation.
She was also a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Society and member of St Annes society.