Mama Abati laid to rest

Mama Maria Taiwo Abati - mother of the Nigerian President's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity - Dr Reuben Abati was laid to rest in Abeokuta recently.

The late Mama Abati, 81, was described as a devout Christian, a very kind and loving person.

She was born on 7th August 1931 into the family of late Samuel Jobo Arowotadina and Late Elizabeth Efundunke Arowotadina of Ijemo, Abeokuta. She was a trader at Kuto Market for many years and was popularly known and addressed as Mama Adunni or Mama Sunday.

She was survived by children, grandchildren and great grandchildren including Dr. Abati; Robert Abati, a Geologist with Dangote Cement; Ralph Abati, a banker with Fidelity Bank Plc; and Lanre Abati, an Economist & Chartered Accountant. She was also survived by her twin sister, Victoria Kehinde Olude.

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