THE Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba (Dr) Adeniyi Sonariwo, has said that Mama HID Awolowo impacted positively on the lives of the people.
The monarch stated this during his condolence visit to Ikenne, on Sunday, in company with the Aminisan of Oko, Sagamu, Oba M.A Sanni and the Alado of Ado, Sagamu, Oba Solagbade Tijani.
Oba Sonariwo described the matriarch of the Awolowo dynasty as a mother to all.
“Mama was a mother to everybody; she was the head of my family. She was not just an ordinary person. She was a very accommodating and helpful woman. We should all emulate her and learn from her,” the monarch said.
Also, the Federation of Muslims Women Association (FOMWAN), Ogun State chapter, in its tribute in honour of Mama, said she was a role model for Nigerian women.
In the same vein, members of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Sagamu, led by the Dean of the Cathedral, Venerable E.A Adegbuyi, said the deceased, who was the Diocesan Mother of the Diocese of Remo (Anglican Communion), would be remembered for her support towards the creation of the diocese.
In a letter of condolence presented on behalf of the cathedral to the family, the Church said “since the departure of her iconic husband, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Mama not only became the rallying point of the Awolowo political family, but the matriarch of the Awolowo dynasty and the entire Yoruba race.
“Mama held forth gallantly and admirably. HID would be remembered for being a pillar of strength for her husband during his many travails and her immeasurable contributions to the development of her community, state and the country as a whole. She was a gift of God to her generation and generations yet unborn.”
The Golden Movies Ambassadors of Nigeria (GMAON), led by its president, Mr Saheed Balogun, were also among the visitors at the Awolowos’ residence.
Balogun said Mama was a legend and wonderful mother.
The monarch stated this during his condolence visit to Ikenne, on Sunday, in company with the Aminisan of Oko, Sagamu, Oba M.A Sanni and the Alado of Ado, Sagamu, Oba Solagbade Tijani.
Oba Sonariwo described the matriarch of the Awolowo dynasty as a mother to all.
“Mama was a mother to everybody; she was the head of my family. She was not just an ordinary person. She was a very accommodating and helpful woman. We should all emulate her and learn from her,” the monarch said.
Also, the Federation of Muslims Women Association (FOMWAN), Ogun State chapter, in its tribute in honour of Mama, said she was a role model for Nigerian women.
In the same vein, members of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Sagamu, led by the Dean of the Cathedral, Venerable E.A Adegbuyi, said the deceased, who was the Diocesan Mother of the Diocese of Remo (Anglican Communion), would be remembered for her support towards the creation of the diocese.
In a letter of condolence presented on behalf of the cathedral to the family, the Church said “since the departure of her iconic husband, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Mama not only became the rallying point of the Awolowo political family, but the matriarch of the Awolowo dynasty and the entire Yoruba race.
“Mama held forth gallantly and admirably. HID would be remembered for being a pillar of strength for her husband during his many travails and her immeasurable contributions to the development of her community, state and the country as a whole. She was a gift of God to her generation and generations yet unborn.”
The Golden Movies Ambassadors of Nigeria (GMAON), led by its president, Mr Saheed Balogun, were also among the visitors at the Awolowos’ residence.
Balogun said Mama was a legend and wonderful mother.
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