Iperu Stands Still as Tinubu, Akpabio, Abbas, SGF, Govs, Others Celebrate Abiodun’s Mother at 90
The ancient town of Iperu-Remo in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State was agog on Wednesday as dignitaries across the country converged on St James Anglican Church to commemorate the 90th birthday of Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Abiodun, the mother of the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.
Among the attendees were Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele; Senator Adams Oshiomhole; the governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Oyo State counterpart, Mr. Seyi Makinde; Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, Governor AbdulRahman Abdulrasaq of Kwara State, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State.
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, former Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State, former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, Former Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole , members of federal and states assemblies, and traditional rulers led by the Ooni of ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi were also inattendance.
The event was also attended by captains of industry, including Group Managing Director, First Bank PLC , Mr. Segun Alebiosun, Executive Chairman, FIRS, Dr Zacch Adedeji, former Group Managing Director (GMD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Bank Plc, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede.
Speaking at the Thanksgiving service, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu described Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Abiodun as a pathfinder who had made positive impacts on the lives of children in Ogun State, the Southwest and across the country as a whole.
The President, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, noted that the celebrant as an educator spent a large part of her life moulding and mentoring the younger generations that had contributed immensely to nation building.
In his remarks, Governor Abiodun described his mother as an embodiment of success who played an important role in the life of her children.
The governor noted that her hard work, faith in God, resilience, and a life of selflessness, had helped her children to be successful in life.
The Bishop of Remo Anglican Diocese, Most Reverend Olusina Fape, admonished the celebrant to re-dedicate her life to the service of God as she celebrates her 90 years birthday.
