10TH ANNIVERSARY: TINUBU PAYS TRIBUTE TO HID AWOLOWO

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By Shodayo Sunmisola Michael

President Bola Tinubu has delivered a heartfelt homage to the late matriarch of the Awolowo family, Chief (Mrs.) Hannah Awolowo, characterized as a bastion of bravery and dignity, whose legacy continues to motivate successive generations of Nigerians.

In a statement released on Friday to commemorate the 10th anniversary of her demise, Tinubu remarked that the remembrance of Mama Awolowo remains unforgettable in the hearts of Nigerians.

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“Ten years may have passed, but the memory of Mama HID Awolowo, the matriarch of the Awolowo family, remains fresh with deep respect in the heart of our nation. Mama Awolowo was a pillar of courage and dignity who stood firmly beside Chief Obafemi Awolowo and carried his legacy with uncommon strength,” the President observed.

The late HID Awolowo, affectionately recognized as the “Jewel of Inestimable Value,” was the spouse of Nigeria’s preeminent nationalist and statesman, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

Widowed in 1987, she shouldered the mantle of her husband’s illustrious political and social legacy for nearly three decades until her passing in 2015 at the age of 99.

Tinubu praised her as more than merely a wife and mother, emphasizing her influence as a national icon.

“In doing so, she became a mother not only to her family but also a guiding light for generations of Nigerians who drew inspiration from her example, showing what it means to live with faith, discipline, and love for country,” he said.

The President said her contributions went beyond family, noting that her sacrifices embodied a model of service that Nigerians must continue to uphold.

“As we remember her today, we celebrate a life of service and sacrifice that continues to inspire us as we work together to build a just, united, and prosperous Nigeria,” he stated.

He finished with prayers for her lasting legacy: “May your influence continue to endure, Mama Awolowo. ”