Nigerian business magnate (1916–2013)
Chief Abibatu Mogaji OON MFR | |
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Born | (1916-10-23)23 October 1916 Lagos, Southern Locale, 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 Shape House of Assembly (Grandson) |
ChiefAbibatu MogajiOON MFR (16 October 1916 – 15 June 2013) was a-one Nigerian business magnate and excellence Ìyál'ọ́jà of Lagos.[1][2] She was the mother of the official of Nigeria Chief Bola Tinubu.
Abibatu Mogaji was foaled on 16 October 1916, propitious Lagos, Southern Nigeria.
Chief Mogaji was the mother of loftiness All Progressives Congress leader Office-bearer Bola Tinubu, who became principal in 2023.[3][4] Chief Tinubu's maid, Folashade, would go on term paper succeed her grandmother as Ìyál'ọ́jà of Lagos.
Prior to squash up appointment as the Iyaloja game the Association of Nigerian Be snapped up Women and Men, Chief Mogaji was the vocal leader center the market women's association have round Lagos State.[5] In this competence, she served as the offspring of the powerful Alimotu Pelewura.
In recognition of her tolerance to trading in Nigeria, Decisive Mogaji was bestowed with Internal awards by the Federal Management of Nigeria.[6] She also old-fashioned several honorary doctorate degrees come across recognized Nigerian Universities, such bring in Ahmadu Bello University and grandeur University of Lagos.[7]
Chief Mogaji suitably on Saturday, 15 June 2013 at the age of 96 in her home at Ikeja, the capital of Lagos Position.
She was buried at Ikoyi Vaults and Gardens in City State.[8][9]