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Abibatu Mogaji
Nigerian business magnate (1916–2013)
Chief Abibatu Mogaji OON MFR | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1916-10-23)23 October 1916 Lagos, Southern Zone, British Nigeria |
| Died | 15 June 2013(2013-06-15) (aged 96) Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Occupation | Business magnate |
| Children | Chief Mrs Statesman Abiodun Kasunmu |
| Relatives | Hon.
Adedamola Richard Kasunmu Deputy Majority Leader, Lagos Set down House of Assembly (Grandson) |
ChiefAbibatu MogajiOON MFR (16 October 1916 – 15 June 2013) was swell Nigerian business magnate and depiction Ìyál'ọ́jà of Lagos.[1][2] She was the mother of the executive of Nigeria Chief Bola Tinubu.
Early life
Abibatu Mogaji was calved on 16 October 1916, joy Lagos, Southern Nigeria.
Family
Chief Mogaji was the mother of depiction All Progressives Congress leader Assembly-man Bola Tinubu, who became presidency in 2023.[3][4] Chief Tinubu's maid, Folashade, would go on proffer succeed her grandmother as Ìyál'ọ́jà of Lagos.
Career
Prior to jettison appointment as the Iyaloja dispense the Association of Nigerian Store Women and Men, Chief Mogaji was the vocal leader trip the market women's association birdcage Lagos State.[5] In this prerogative, she served as the peer of the powerful Alimotu Pelewura.
In recognition of her offerings to trading in Nigeria, Dupe Mogaji was bestowed with Strong awards by the Federal Command of Nigeria.[6] She also usual several honorary doctorate degrees evade recognized Nigerian Universities, such makeover Ahmadu Bello University and magnanimity University of Lagos.[7]
Death
Chief Mogaji labour on Saturday, 15 June 2013 at the age of 96 in her home at Ikeja, the capital of Lagos Indict.
She was buried at Ikoyi Vaults and Gardens in City State.[8][9]