We announce the passing of our patriarch and founder of FCMB, Otunba Michael Olasubomi Balogun, CON, The Olori Omo Oba Akile Ijebu and Asiwaju of ljebu Christians. He passed away at the age of 89 on the evening of Thursday, May 18, 2023, in London, United Kingdom, surrounded by his family, after a very brief illness.
While we are saddened by his passing, we are also grateful for the full life he led and the example he set for us in terms of entrepreneurship, hard work, excellence, tenacity, courage, faith, style, and discipline. He also left behind a legacy of devotion to God, the Church, his family, his community, his philanthropic endeavors, and Nigeria.
The amazing outpouring of love and concern, all of your kind comments, and the exuberant displays of warmth have helped us cope with our loss.
On May 22, 2023, at his houses in Lagos and Ijebu Ode, as well as at the following places of business, books of condolence will be available beginning at 11 a.m.
FCMB: 44 Marina, Lagos, FCMB Group Headquarters.
In Lagos, at 17A Tinubu Street, is Primrose Tower.
On Victoria Island in Lagos, you can find Founders Place at 2 Sanusi Fafunwa Street.
Central Business District of Abuja, First City Plaza, 252 Herbert Macaulay Way.
In Ikoyi, Lagos, Chapel Hill Denham is located at 10 Bankole Oki Street.
At www.olasubomibalogun.com, you can access the online condolence book as well.
The celebration of his life’s details will be revealed at the appropriate time.
We want God to grant him eternal rest, so please remember us in your prayers.
Jide and Bolaji Balogun on behalf of the family.
