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President Tinubu Extols Alhaja Gbajabiamila at 96, Highlighting Trailblazing Service

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the 96th birthday of Alhaja Lateefat Olufunke Gbajabiamila, acknowledging her significant contributions to community development and her pioneering role as the first elected female local government chairperson in Lagos State.

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President Bola Tinubu has conveyed felicitations to Alhaja Lateefat Olufunke Gbajabiamila, a respected community leader, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, as she marks her 96th birthday.

In a statement released on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President lauded the resilience and dedication demonstrated throughout the life of the mother of his Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. He commended her extensive service to God and humanity.

Alhaja Lateefat Olufunke Gbajabiamila

Tinubu recognized the substantial impact of the Gbajabiamila family matriarch on the progress of her immediate community, Lagos State, and the nation as a whole. He specifically celebrated her historic achievement as the first woman to be elected as a local government chairperson in Lagos, characterizing it as a groundbreaking milestone in grassroots leadership.

The President also noted her distinguished career as a nurse, trained in the United Kingdom, identifying her as an exemplary figure in the healthcare sector. He observed that Mama Gbajabiamila utilized her professional expertise and personal resources to inspire and guide numerous individuals within the nursing field.

Furthermore, Tinubu praised her enduring commitment to community initiatives and charitable works, portraying her as an embodiment of dignity, perseverance, and dedication to national progress.

He offered prayers for continued good health and strength for her from the Almighty, enabling her to sustain her positive influence and legacy.

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