Mrs. Edna Ibru, who was once Miss Nigeria and the wife of a former Delta State governor, has died in London after a short illness.
Her son, Dr. Paul Aidido Ibru, shared the news in a statement on Saturday.
She passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Dr. Paul Aidido Ibru paid respect to her character, referring to her as a gentle and caring soul who will be missed by many.
He conveyed his sadness over her death and remarked on how unexpected it was.
The statement read:
“Our amazing mother passed into glory on Wednesday 15, January 2025 after a brief illness.
“Until her death, she was full of life and we never expected her to leave us so soon, but we cannot question the will of God in her precious life.
“She was a lover of people, a mediator, a mother to many, outrageously humorous, deeply caring, down to earth, full of stories all of the time, and we will miss her very dearly.”
He mentioned that the family will share details about her burial plans soon.
Mrs. Ibru was a notable public figure and served as the First Lady of Delta State.
She was married to Olorogun Felix Ibru, the first executive Governor of the state. They had two children, Paul and Sheri Felix Ibru.
Mrs. Ibru was named Miss Nigeria in 1964. After that, she made history as the first Nigerian and African to represent her country at the Miss Universe pageant.