Prominent Nigerians from all walks of life on Wednesday joined Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at a thanksgiving service for his mum Olubisi Osinbajo as she turned 90.
Fondly nicknamed “Mumisco” by her many children, grand and great-grandchildren, the celebrant was full of appreciation at the thanksgiving service held at the Cathedral Church of St. Jude, Ebute-Meta, Lagos.
Leading the special celebration messages contained in the event brochure is President Muhammadu Buhari who wrote a personal letter to Mama Osinbajo.
On his part, Vice President Osinbajo said his mum is so exceptional in many respects but there are four things he has learnt from her.
According to him, “four things I learnt from Mama. First, is her personal integrity, simply telling the truth always.
“She simply did not tolerate lying, even seemingly white or innocuous lies! She also had a problem with excessive display of wealth, she felt it reflected poor breeding.
“Second is her insistence on proper behaviour, politeness and respect for elders. Third is how she had always believed I would be a lawyer. She always resisted every attempt to distract me. The fourth is her service to the gospel and her prayerfulness.”
General overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor E.A. Adeboye, who also ministered at the service, prayed for the celebrant, thanked God for her life and asked for God’s blessings on her and everyone at the service.
Present at the event were Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila and his wife Salamatu Gbajabiamila, Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dapo Abiodun of Lagos and Ogun states respectively, former governors Rochas Okorocha of Imo, Olusegun Osoba and Ibikunle Amosun both of Ogun State, Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers and Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara.
President of the African Development Bank Dr Akinwumi Adesina and Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha were also at the event.
Chairman of Dangote Group Aliko Dangote and fellow businessman Femi Otedola were also present.
