Prominent businessman and respected traditional titleholder, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, has died at the age of 93.
The Lagos royal family announced that Ojora passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The announcement was confirmed in a statement signed by his daughter, Mrs. Toyin Ojora-Saraki, wife of former Senate President Bukola Saraki, on behalf of the family.
“With total submission to the will of Almighty Allah (SWT), the Ojora family of Lagos hereby announces the passing of our beloved patriarch, Otunba Adekunle Ojora,” the statement said.
The family expressed gratitude for his life, describing it as well spent, and prayed for Allah’s mercy and eternal rest for the late patriarch.
Ojora, who was born on June 13, 1932, will be buried in Lagos in accordance with Islamic rites. Details of the burial arrangements will be announced later.
He is survived by his wife, Erelu Ojuolape Ojora, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most influential figures, Ojora held several prestigious traditional titles, including Otunba of Lagos, Lisa of Ife, Head of the Ojora Royal Family, and Olori Omoba of Lagos.
He made significant contributions to journalism, public service, politics, and corporate governance. He began his career in the early 1950s at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) after studying journalism in London.
After returning to Nigeria, he joined the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation as a reporter and later distinguished himself in the corporate sector, serving as chairman of AGIP Nigeria Limited from 1971 to 2002.
