Former First Lady in Nigeria is dead.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Edna Ibru, the former First Lady of Delta State and Miss Nigeria 1964, has passed away in London after a short illness.
She was the wife of Olorogun Felix Ibru, the first executive Governor of Delta State.
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Ibru was also the first Nigerian and African to participate in the Miss Universe competition.
Her son, Dr. Paul Ibru, confirmed the news in a statement shared with journalists in Warri, Delta State, on Saturday.
According to the statement, she passed away on January 15, 2025.
Dr. Ibru described his mother as a vibrant and caring person who was full of life until her passing.
He fondly remembered her as a mother to many and a source of joy, humour, and love.
Burial arrangements will be announced by the family at a later time.
