May 14, 2026

Dino Melaye’s mother passes away

By Saddam Yusuf Saleh

Dino Melaye, a Nigerian senator representing Kogi West senatorial district, has lost his mother, Deaconess Comfort Melaye.

Okay Nigeria learnt that the senator’s mother died on Thursday, May 2.

Melaye penned down words for his late mother as he mourns on Instagram, he wrote:

“With total submission to the will of the Almighty God, I on behalf of the Melayes announce the passing into glory of our beloved mother, Deconess Comfort Melaye.

“We thank God for godly life she lived. I love you my mother and Friend. We shall surely meet again. Sen.”

In another post, he further wrote:

“You are still alive because you live in me. I know you will never leave me my dependable mother, sister and best friend. You were more than just a mother.

“You gave your tomorrow for my today. Mummy the cloud is without form, but I take solace in the fact that we shall see again and we will recognize ourselves. We will hold each other again and laugh. Good mother hen goodnight.”

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