A Glorious Homegoing Of Grace And Nobility

The Royal Household of His Royal Highness, Oba Michael Bolorunduro Asaju, has announced the peaceful transition to eternal glory of its revered matriarch, Olórí (Deaconess) Comfort Omoyeni Asaju, who passed on at the blessed age of eighty-six.

Olórí Comfort Omoyeni Asaju was the devoted wife of Oba Michael Bolorunduro Asaju, a respected traditional ruler and former President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), whose distinguished career in public service and the media left an indelible mark on the nation.

Her departure, though deeply felt within the palace and far beyond, is being received with heartfelt gratitude to God for a life richly spent in faith, dignity, and selfless service to humanity. A woman of uncommon grace and quiet strength, she was widely admired for her unwavering devotion to God, humility of spirit, and enduring commitment to family values, peace, and community harmony.
Fondly remembered as a woman of prayer and compassion, Olórí Comfort Omoyeni Asaju played a stabilising and unifying role within the royal household of the Asaju Royal Family of Iyara, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. She offered wisdom, counsel, and motherly guidance that touched lives across generations, both within and outside the palace walls

Her life exemplified noble character, discipline, and righteousness—virtues that endeared her to many and earned her lasting respect across social, religious, and professional divides.
As news of her passing spread, tributes have continued to pour in from family members, associates, colleagues of her husband in the journalism profession, and well-wishers from across the country, all celebrating her as a virtuous woman who ran her race faithfully and finished strong.

These details were contained in a statement issued by her son, Ekundayo Asaju, Publisher of First Weekly Magazine, on Thursday, on behalf of the royal family.
While funeral arrangements will be announced in due course, the Royal Household takes comfort in the assurance of Scripture: “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Indeed, her transition is seen not as an end, but as a glorious homecoming into eternal rest.

She leaves behind a timeless legacy of love, faith, service, and honour—one that will remain etched in hearts and remembered with reverence for generations to come.