When Folake Soetan Gave Late Mother a Befitting Burial

“A mother’s love is the strongest and most pure love there is. It is unending and will never change, no matter what happens’’ – reads an anonymous quote.

In appreciation of her undiluted and pure love for her children during her lifetime, Ms. Folake Soetan, the Chief Executive Officer of Ikeja Electric Plc and her siblings pulled all the stops to give their late mother, Madam Kofoworola Falegan, a befitting burial recently.

The deceased, who died at the age of 78 on  May 29, 2024, was honoured by her family with a unique three-day burial ceremony, tagged ‘Celebration of Life’. It started with a service of songs and a wake, held on July 22 and 23, 2024 respectively. This set the stage for an extravagant commemoration on Friday, July 26, starting with a funeral service at the Yaba Baptist Church, Sabo-Yaba, Lagos. The facilitating and lead minister, Bayo Aremu, delivered the sermon. The biography of the deceased was read to all, after which there were thanksgiving and prayer sessions. It was followed immediately by a private interment with only close family members.

There was a lavish reception at the Harbour Point Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, where guests were treated to good food, choice drinks and quality entertainment.

Indeed, if the caring mother could turn in her grave, she would beam a winsome smile over the befitting burial held for her by her family.

Quite several prominent Nigerians, including Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, attended the wake keep, the burial service and the reception. These individuals’ presence despite their busy schedules and other commitments is not only a testament to Folake’s endearing nature but also because of the rapid transformation she has made possible since climbing the saddle as Ikeja Electric Plc CEO, where she has orchestrated some of the most significant commercial turnarounds in the industry.