The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D has rejoiced with Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila, the mother of the Chief of Staff to the President, on her 94th birthday.
In a birthday message in Abuja on Friday, Speaker Abbas hailed Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila for not only being a good mother but also a great philanthropist, whose service to humanity is uncommon.
The Speaker said in her 94 years on earth, Alhaja Gbajabiamila has demonstrated her determination as a politician and a consensus builder, who worked tirelessly for her community and the people.
He said she has been a blessing to Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole, having being the first female to be elected as a local government chairman in Surulere.
Speaker Abbas noted with delight Alhaja Lateefat’s devotion to Islam, as one of the pillars of the Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria.
“On this day, I salute Alhaja for her tenacity and determination over the years. Mama has been a blessing to this country in different ways. Having given Nigeria Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, whom she trained as a mother, disciplinarian, and a teacher.
“We remain ever grateful to Mama for her wise counsel over the years,”Speaker Abbas said.
The Speaker prayed for good health and more blessed years for Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila.