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Sanwo-Olu Attends Abiodun Mother’s 90th Birthday Thanksgiving


Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Chief Victoria Olaitan Abiodun, mother of Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on her 90th birthday.

Sanwo-Olu, who attended the 90th birthday Thanksgiving Service held at St. James Anglican Church, Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, on Thursday, said Mama Abiodun is worth celebrating at 90 for the positive impact she made in her career, community and family, especially in the lives of her children, who are doing well in different aspects of life.

He described the 90th birthday of Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Abiodun as a celebration of God’s faithfulness in the life of the nonagenarian, who has shaped the lives of many people through education.

Sanwo-Olu, who is the Chairman of the SouthWest Governors’ Forum, also rejoiced with his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and other children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren for celebrating the 90th birthday of the matriarch of the family.

He said: “On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke; family; the government; and the people of Lagos State, I express warm felicitations to Madam Victoria Olaitan Abiodun, the mother of my dear brother, Governor Dapo Abiodun, on her 90th birthday anniversary.

“We are happy to celebrate Mama Abiodun on her 90th birthday. We thank God for giving her the grace of longevity and for being surrounded at old age by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.”



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