Mogaji prepared Tinubu for leadership —IBB

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Former military ruler, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida From Ayodele Samuel, Lagos

The eighth-day fidau prayers for the late mother of former Lagos state Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, held yesterday at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, a ceremony that attracted various dignitaries from within and outside the country.

Former President Ibrahim Babangida in his tribute said that the late Mogaji left behind a legacy of excellence in service to humanity.

According to Babangida, "during her long eventful lifetime, she had recorded so many achievements that had touched on the lives of many Nigerians.

"She was a devout Muslim, a loving caring wife, mother and grandmother who showed affection to her family and all other people without discrimination.

"She was a regular feature in our home because of the relationship she built with my late wife and me.

"We benefitted from her experiences and wisdom and she built many bridges not only for us but for many other people from various walks of life.

"The late Alhaja was a powerful mobilizer because of her magnanimity in philanthropy, fear of Allah, ability to communicate through genuine interfacing and interaction with people.

"She had earned the respect, confidence and trust of all the people who came her way."

Babangida told Tinubu to that, "you are therefore roundly qualified to carry on her good deeds and works so as to keep alive the memory of her life.

"Your record of service to the good and great people of Lagos State and the rest of the federation and your political ideals, reach, structure and network are the evident fruits of her labour in nurturing, guiding and educating you so as to be useful to humanity."

Some of the other dignitaries at the event also included former Secretary-General of the

Common Wealth of Nations, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, governors of Lagos, Ogun,

Osun, Oyo, Edo, Imo and Ekiti, the General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E. A Adeboye, among others.

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