- * Rejoices With Deputy, Barau, On Doctorate Degree Conferment
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON has congratulated a renowned Nigerian, Alhaja Lateefat Olufunke Gbajabiamila, as she attains the age of 94 on Saturday,nMarch 2, 2024.
Alhaja Lateefat Olufunke is the mother of the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu and the immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila.
The Senate President in a birthday message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, hailed Mama Lateefat Olufunke as "A true and God-fearing mother and philanthropist, whose love for children and the less privileged is infectious and unparalleled"
Akpabio said "It is gratifying to note that Mama Olufunke Lateefat Gbajabiamila is not only a philanthropist but a quintessential woman of great virtues, a leader and pillar of politics, who has diligently impacted others as exemplified in her son, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila"
He said "On behalf of my family, the people of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District, and the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I joyously celebrate with our loving great-grandmother as she reaches the age of 94.
"I congratulate the family of Gbajabiamila for this rare privilege God has given them to see their mother clock the ripe age of 94. It is indeed worth celebrating.
"I pray that the Almighty God will bless Mama with good health and acquaint her with the compass of His course because we all need her advice and prayers, especially at this time in the history of our nation".
Earlier, Senator Akpabio congratulated the Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau on his conferment with a Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) by the Bayero University, Kano.
In a congratulatory message personally signed by the President of the Senate, he described Senator Jibrin Barau as "A worthy brother".
He said the Deputy President of the Senate was well deserved of the honour bestowed on him by the university noting that "Senator Barau's experience has continued to enrich legislation as we strive to contribute our quota to the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration."
He said "On behalf of my family, the people of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District and the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I felicitate with one of the longest serving legislators in the National Assembly; Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau CON, on his conferment with a Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) by the prestigious Bayero University (BUK), Kano.
"As this honour is being bestowed on you today, we pray for Almighty Allah’s protection for you, your family, your constituents and the good people of Kano."
It will be recalled that Senator Jibrin Barau and the President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina will on Saturday, March 2, 2024 be honoured by the Bayero University, Kano at its 38th convocation. NNL.
