Ten years may have passed, but the memory of Mama H. I. D. Awolowo, the revered matriarch of the Awolowo family, remains evergreen in the heart of our nation.
Mama Awolowo was a pillar of courage, dignity, and resilience. She stood firmly beside Chief Obafemi Awolowo, through trials and triumphs, carrying his legacy with uncommon grace and strength.
But Mama was far more than a devoted wife and mother. She became a moral compass and guiding light for generations of Nigerians. By the discipline of her life, her faith, and her unwavering love for country, she embodied the very values that continue to inspire our pursuit of a just, united, and prosperous Nigeria.
As we remember her today, we celebrate a life of sacrifice, service, and enduring inspiration. Mama H. I. D. Awolowo lives on — not only in the family she nurtured but in the nation she helped strengthen through her example.
May her legacy continue to shine brightly for generations to come.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
