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I Was Born In 1936, I’m A Native Of Ile Ologbu, My Parents Had 7 Children, And I’m The Fifth -90-Year-Old Retiree
Mrs Victoria Ojo, a 90-year-old retired nurse from Osogbo, Osun State, has recounted her childhood experiences and early upbringing.
In an interview with PUNCH on Sunday, July 19, 2026, Ojo said she was born in 1936 at Ile Ologbu Compound in Osogbo and was the fifth of seven children born to her parents.
She explained that she spent her early years in Osogbo before relocating to Ifon-Osun to live with her uncle. According to her, her parents were farmers, and she regularly assisted them on the farm while growing up.
Ojo added that her parents placed great importance on education, which enabled her to attend a standard primary school in Osogbo.
She said,
“I was born in 1936. I’m a native of Ile Ologbu Compound in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State. My parents had seven children, and I’m the fifth. I grew up in Osogbo but later moved to Ifon-Osun to live with my uncle. My parents were predominantly farmers, and I was fond of assisting them on the farm…....
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