The Managing Director of First Bank of Nigeria, Dr Bisi Onasanya, has lost his wife, Helen Omowunmi Onasanya. She died on Saturday, November 14 at the age of 64 surrounded by her family and loved ones.
The family announced her death in a statement, saying she passed away in the morning and that the beloved beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt’s death is a painful loss.
In the statement signed by the Bisi Onasanya Family, the family said it was deeply saddened by her passing but grateful for the love she shared and the memories she left behind.
“With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Mrs Helen Omowunmi Onasanya, who departed this life on the morning of Saturday, 14 November 2026, at the age of 64,” the statement read.
The family described her death as a deeply painful loss and appealed to friends, associates and well-wishers to respect its privacy as it mourns her.
It said further information, including details of her funeral arrangements, would be announced in due course.
The family also expressed appreciation to those who had offered prayers, love and support, asking for strength and grace to bear the loss.
“May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace, and may God grant the entire family the strength and grace to bear this irreparable loss,” the statement added.


