Overland Airways chairman announces mother’s funeral rites

Mama Claudiana Boyo. Credit: Dr Kenneth Boyo.

The family of the Chairman of Overland Airways, Edward Boyo, has announced the final burial arrangements for their late mother, Mama Claudiana Boyo, who passed away at the age of 90.

In a statement released on Monday, the family head, Dr Kenneth Boyo, said the funeral rites would begin at 4pm on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, with a Service of Songs and Tributes at The Citadel Conference and Event Centre, 30 Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Lagos.

The funeral service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, 22 October 2026, at the First Baptist Church, Church Street, off Olowu Street, Ikeja, Lagos, followed by the interment. The funeral ceremonies will conclude with a Thanksgiving Service at the same church at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, 25 October 2026.

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Described as “a devoted Christian, loving mother, grandmother, and community builder,” the late Mama Boyo was widely remembered for her impactful life.

She is survived by children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, including Dr Kenneth Boyo, Capt. Edward Boyo, Barr. Christopher Boyo, Dr Henry Boyo, Mrs Helen Archer, Mr Michael Obayuwana-Boyo, Engr. Agboola Oladehin, Mr Lalu Archer, Mrs Olubukola Boyo, Prof. Adenike Boyo, Barr. Aniekan Boyo, Barr. Besidone Boyo, and Mrs Kemi Boyo.