Former Delta First Lady, ex-Miss Nigeria, and the wife of Olorogun Felix Ibru, the first executive governor of Delta State Mrs. Edna Ibru (nee Park) is dead.
Mrs Edna Ibru (nee Park) who was Miss Nigeria 1964, and the first Nigerian/African to represent Nigeria at Miss Universe died after a brief illness in London.
In a statement issued by her son, Dr Paul Aidido Ibru; "Our amazing mother passed into glory on Wednesday 15, January, 2025 after a brief illness”.
According to him, "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."
Burial arrangement would be announced by the family.
