Wife of Kwara State Governor, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed on Monday lost her mother, Mrs Janet Monilola. Mrs Monilola died at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital after a brief illness.

Mrs Monilola who died at the age of 74 is survived by many children, grand children and in-laws, including governor of Kwara State, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed, Mr Yomi Akinleye and Mrs Jumoke Adewoyin.
Reacting to the death of Mrs Janet Monilola, Governor Ahmed said her death was shocking, painful and unexpected, especially now that her motherly and wise counsels were most needed.

Governor Ahmed who described her as a role model passionately commited to the wellbeing of every who comes her way, said Madam Monilola will fondly be remembered as an in-law per excellence who was always there for his family at all times.

Governor Ahmed prayed God to grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss and the departed eternal rest.