Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, on Friday lost his mother Monsurat Bankole.
The 78-year-old died after a brief illness.
Consultant to the Ogun State Governor on Islamic Affairs, Sheik Iskeel Lawal, announced her death in a statement.
Until her death, Alhaja Bankole was a devout Muslim, philanthropist and a committed community leader.
Apart from founding Al Mönsur Islamic Society during her lifetime, she also held prominent Islamic titles including Iya Adinni of Egbaland and Iya Sunnah of Alasalatu Society of Nigeria and West Africa.
The burial slated for Friday in Abeokuta at 4pm is underway.
