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I Learnt Integrity, Modesty From My Mother – Osinbajo

by Jonathan Nda-Isaiah
2 years ago
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In a church service laced with singing, prayers, musical performances and biblical ministrations, Nigerians from all walks of life joined Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and the family in Lagos, to celebrate the grace of God in the life of the VP’s mother, Mama Olubisi Osinbajo as she turned 90.

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At the thanksgiving service held at the Cathedral Church of St. Jude, Ebute-Meta, which featured songs ministration, an elated Mama Osinbajo, fondly nicknamed “Mumisco” by her many children, grand and great-grandchildren was full of appreciation and gratitude, praying that everyone at the event would also grow up to be 90 in good health and prosperity.

According to a statement by the spokesman of the vice president, Laolu Akande, leading the special celebration messages for Mama contained in the event brochure is President Muhammadu Buhari who wrote a personal letter to Mama Osinbajo.

The president in a message earlier released by the Presidency said, “On behalf of myself, my family, and Nigerians, we rejoice with Mama and wish her continued grace and joy in the Lord, all the days of her life. Amen.”

Buhari thanked God for the gift of long life and all her accomplishments, particularly “for giving Nigeria the gift of your son, our Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, and his other illustrious siblings.”

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He also expressed happiness that “the matriarch of the Osinbajo family had thought it worthy to establish the Olubisi Osinbajo foundation, which caters for the wellbeing of widows and families of clergymen. It is an initiative I recommend to other endowed people in our society, as it has lofty rewards not only here, but also in the hereafter.”

On his part, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said Mama is so exceptional in many respects but there are four things he has learnt from her.

According to him, “four things I learnt from Mama. First, is her personal integrity, simply telling the truth always.

“She simply did not tolerate lying, even seemingly white or innocuous lies! She also had a problem with excessive display of wealth, she felt it reflected poor breeding.

“Second is her insistence on proper behaviour, politeness and respect for elders. Third is how she had always believed I would be a lawyer. She always resisted every attempt to distract me. The fourth is her service to the gospel and her prayerfulness.”

In his sermon at the service, the Bishop of Lagos Mainland Diocese, Rt. Revd. Akinpelu Johnson, recalled Mama and her family’s early days at St Jude’s Cathedral and particularly her devotion to the service of God.

He emphasised the significance of thanksgiving and obedience to the will of God, noting that a birthday celebration is “an opportunity to take stock of one’s life.”

While praying for Mama, Bishop Johnson declared that even at 90, God will continue to work wonders in her because of her devotion to His work and obedience to His will.

The clergy also emphasized the need for obedience and steadfastness among Nigerians, noting that the bane of development in many societies is the lack of the fear of God and the will to do God’s command or established laws governing those societies.

The general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A. Adeboye who also ministered at the service, prayed for the celebrant, thanked God for her life and asked for God’s blessings on her and everyone at the service.

Several Nigerians graced the event, especially members of the church family, top government functionaries and dignitaries. They include the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila and his wife Mrs Salamatu Gbajabiamila who represented First Lady, Aisha Buhari; Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, and  Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, while Mr. Lucky Ayedatiwa the Deputy Governor of Ondo State represented the State Governor Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu and several former governors including Mr Rochas Okorocha of Imo; Chief Olusegun Osoba and Mr Ibikunle Amosun, both of Ogun State; Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State and Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara State.

The president of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha; and several federal ministers were also at the event. There were also representatives of state governments and senior government officials.

From the business community, there were captains of industry including the chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and businessman and philanthropist, Mr Femi Otedola.

Mama Olubisi Osinbajo was born on 16th February, 1933 to Thomas and Victoria Aiyegbayo, both of blessed memory.

She had her early education at Sagamu Girls School in the early 40s and she thereafter attended the Sagamu Teachers Training College where she graduated as a teacher.

On 28th December, 1954, she got married to Mr Opeoluwa Osinbajo and together with her husband successfully ran the first automated sawmill factory in Nigeria. Mama is a devoted Christian and is actively involved in the activities of her church and charity.

 


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