The founder of Mammy Market in military barracks across Nigeria, Mrs. Maria Ochefu, has passed away at the age of 86.

Her son, Prof. Yakubu Ochefu, confirmed her death in a phone conversation with our correspondent on Thursday.

He revealed that his mother passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday.

Mrs. Ochefu was married to Colonel Anthony Ochefu, who served as a military governor of Enugu State.
In an interview with The PUNCH a few years ago, she shared the story of how she started Mammy Market, which later became a staple in military barracks nationwide.

During the interview, she mentioned that two former Heads of State, General Yakubu Gowon and Major General Muhammadu Buhari, were among her customers.

Confirming her death, Prof. Ochefu stated, “Yes, Mama passed away on Tuesday in Makurdi in her sleep. She had been a patient at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, and would have turned 87 in April this year.”


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