May 12, 2026

Awolowo’s eldest daughter, Tola Oyediran, dies aged 79

By Saddam Yusuf Saleh

Tola Oyediran, the eldest child of late Western Region Premier, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, is dead.

According to The Nation, Mrs Oyediran passed on around noon on Friday at the age of 79.

She was billed to celebrate her 80th birthday on December 1.

Until her death, she was the Chairman, Board of Directors of African Newspapers of Nigeria, ANN, publishers of Tribune titles.

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