Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president
caused a stir yesterday, November 18, when
he donated the sum of N10 million in cash at
the book launch of the late matriarch of
Awolowo family, Chief Hannnah Idowu
Dideolu Awolowo.
Atiku, who was the chief presenter at the
biography launch, entitled: “ In the Radiance of
the Sage: The Life and Times of HID Awolowo,”
ordered that the money be brought from his
car and handed over to the representative of
the family, Vanguard reports.
The launch of the biography of HID written
by Prof. Wale Adebanwi held at the country
home of the Awolowos in Ikenne, Ogun State.
According to Atiku, the late matriarch of
Awolowo family was the best first lady
Nigeria never had, adding that late Chief
Obafemi Awolowo owed his successes in life
largely to her.
Other prominent Nigerians at the launch
included: former governor of Abia State, Chief
Orji Uzor Kalu, who was represented by
managing director of New Telegraph
Newspapers, Mrs. Funke Egbemode, former
speaker of the House of Representatives,
Dimeji Bankole and Juju music maestro,
Commander Ebenezer Obey- Fabiyi.
Others in attendance were; Hon. Ladi
Adebutu, Senator Anthony Adefuye, Senator
Babafemi Ojudu, Prince Ademola Adeniji-
Adele, amongst others.
They all donated various sums of money to
support the book.
HID Awolowo died at the age of 99 on
Saturday, September 19, as preparations for
her centenary birthday were in top gear.
Her remains arrived Ogun state on Monday
and was received by Governor Ibikunle
Amosun at the interchange area. She was
paid glowing tributes by the Ogun state
executive council.
She was buried on Wednesday, November 25,
the date she would have clocked 100 years
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