Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has described the death of Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, the President General of Nigeria Market Women and Men, as a great loss to Nigeria.Amosun, in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mrs Funmi Wakama, condoled with the children of the deceased, especially the National Leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria, Senator Bola Tinubu, the Government and People of Lagos State and the entire market women and men across the country.
He said Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji led a fulfilled life and her footprints are endured on the sands of time.Amosun noted, in particular, Alhaja Abibatu's contribution to raising one of the foremost political leaders in Nigeria in the person of Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the former governor of Lagos State.
He recalled that Mama's sterling qualities, exemplary character and contribution to human development led to her being conferred with the Degree of Doctor of Human Letters (D.H.L) Honoris Causa by Ahmadu Bello University in 2012."She was a great woman," the governor said.May Allah grant Mama rest in Aljanah.
Via: Ogun State Government - Official Press Release