Mrs. Edna Ibru (formerly Edna Park), who held the titles of Ex-Miss Nigeria and former First Lady of Delta State, has passed away. She was in her 80s at the time of her death, which occurred in a London hospital after a brief illness.
Mrs. Edna Ibru, who was married to Olorogun Felix Ibru, the first civilian Governor of Delta State from 1991 to 1992, was also known for being Miss Nigeria 1964 and representing Nigeria at Miss Universe, making her the first Nigerian/African to do so. She leaves behind two children.
Her son, Dr. Paul Ibru, confirmed her passing in a statement on behalf of the Ibru family from Agbarha-Otor Kingdom in Delta State, which was shared with journalists in Warri on Saturday.
The statement partially stated, “After a brief illness, our amazing mother passed into glory on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.”
“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.”
Paul added that arrangements for her burial would be announced by the family later.