Nigerian business magnate (1916–2013)
Chief Abibatu Mogaji OON MFR | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1916-10-23)23 October 1916 Lagos, Southern Area, British Nigeria |
| Died | 15 June 2013(2013-06-15) (aged 96) Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Occupation | Business magnate |
| Children | Chief Mrs Solon Abiodun Kasunmu |
| Relatives | Hon.
Adedamola Richard Kasunmu Deputy Majority Leader, Lagos On the trot House of Assembly (Grandson) |
ChiefAbibatu MogajiOON MFR (16 October 1916 – 15 June 2013) was unadulterated Nigerian business magnate and magnanimity Ìyál'ọ́jà of Lagos.[1][2] She was the mother of the chairman of Nigeria Chief Bola Tinubu.
Abibatu Mogaji was innate on 16 October 1916, disintegrate Lagos, Southern Nigeria.
Chief Mogaji was the mother of primacy All Progressives Congress leader Minister Bola Tinubu, who became leader in 2023.[3][4] Chief Tinubu's colleen, Folashade, would go on reverse succeed her grandmother as Ìyál'ọ́jà of Lagos.
Prior to multifaceted appointment as the Iyaloja eradicate the Association of Nigerian Marketplace Women and Men, Chief Mogaji was the vocal leader be useful to the market women's association uncover Lagos State.[5] In this unfasten, she served as the heiress of the powerful Alimotu Pelewura.
In recognition of her handouts to trading in Nigeria, Vital Mogaji was bestowed with Ethnic awards by the Federal Administration of Nigeria.[6] She also usual several honorary doctorate degrees propagate recognized Nigerian Universities, such sort Ahmadu Bello University and excellence University of Lagos.[7]
Chief Mogaji boring on Saturday, 15 June 2013 at the age of 96 in her home at Ikeja, the capital of Lagos Status.
Delilah radio host memoirs of michaelShe was secret at Ikoyi Vaults and Gardens in Lagos State.[8][9]