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Agbowa, Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA – December 14, 2024. The Executive Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area, Otunba Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, has paid an emotional tribute to his late wife, Yeye Sijuade Akanke Anomo, on what would have been her birthday today. This marks the first time the beloved matriarch’s birthday has been celebrated posthumously since her passing. In a heartfelt message, the grieving Chairman expressed his deep sorrow at having to commemorate his wife’s birthday in her absence. “Never in my life did I imagine that I would be wishing you a happy birthday in your absence, let alone posthumously,” he wrote. Describing the profound void left by her demise, Otunba Anomo shared how her loss has irreversibly altered his life and the lives of their family and community. Yeye Sijuade Akanke Anomo was remembered not only as a devoted wife and mother but also as a beacon of kindness and service to humanity. “You were far more than my wife; you were my anchor, my c...