President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tributes to his late mother, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, on the 10th year anniversary of her death.
Tinubu, who shared his tribute on his verified Twitter page, relived memories of how his mother instilled the values of hard work and forthrightness in him.
The late Alhaja Mogaji died in 2013. She was 96. She was, until her death, President-General of Lagos State Market Women Association.
President Tinubu said,
“10 years ago today, my darling mother, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji passed away. On this day, I remember her love, grit, devotion and generosity. I will always cherish the time we had together and the values of hard work, forthrightness and perseverance she instilled in me.
“May Allah continue to rest her beautiful soul”.
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has admonished Nigerians to emulate good virtues of the late Alhaja Mogaji, and be agents of change in their communities.
Sanwo-Olu described the late Mogaji as a woman of ‘tremendous grace and resilience, a staunch advocate for the welfare and development of the grassroots, and a trailblazer for breaking barriers for women to take up leadership roles in the business circle’.
Sanwo-Olu, who spoke yesterday at her 10th remembrance prayer, said,
“On behalf of President Tinubu and the Mogaji family, I thank everyone for gracing this remembrance . Nobody knew that the prayers mama prayed many years ago for Asiwaju would come to pass 10 years after her death. Our mother did great things because of her righteousness. She is a woman of many parts.
“Asiwaju sends greetings to you all. Indeed, prayers of the faithful will surely be answered, it may not come to pass within one or two years, but it will come to pass. We appreciate what mama was able to do in her lifetime and what she left behind”.
Chief Missioner of Ansarudeen Islamic Society, Sheikh Abdurrahman Ahmad, in his sermon, said the late Alhaja Mogaji stood out because of her righteousness. He enjoined the people to emulate good conduct, noting that tomorrow would beckon everyone.
Also in his sermon, popular preacher, Sheikh Muhyideen Bello enjoined the audience to be watchful of their deeds if they hoped for a better tomorrow. “Whatever position you occupy, you must do well because it has repercussions,” he advised.
During the Fidau, Muslim and Christian clerics offered prayers for the Alhaja’s soul, President Tinubu and family, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, the executive, legislature, and judiciary, as well as for continuous peace and progress in Lagos and Nigeria.
Others in attendance were Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat; Speaker of House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa and wife Falilat; Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Chief (Mrs.) Folashade Tinubu-Ojo; members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), state officials, politicians, technocrats, friends and family of the deceased, among others.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu was represented by the Chairman of Iru/Victoria Island Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Princess Rashidat Adu.
