President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the late Mama Hannah Idowu Dideolu (HID) Awolowo as a pillar of courage and dignity whose legacy continues to inspire the Nigerian nation ten years after her death.
This was contained in a statement signed by President Tinubu on Friday, marking a decade since the passing of the Awolowo family matriarch.
The statement reads: “Ten years may have passed, but the memory of Mama HID Awolowo, the matriarch of the Awolowo family, remains fresh with deep respect in the heart of our nation. Mama Awolowo was a pillar of courage and dignity who stood firmly beside Chief Obafemi Awolowo and carried his legacy with uncommon strength.
“Mama HID was more than a wife and mother. She stood beside Chief Obafemi Awolowo through trials and triumphs, carrying his legacy forward with grace and courage. In doing so, she became a mother not only to her family but also a guiding light for generations of Nigerians who drew inspiration from her example, showing what it means to live with faith, discipline, and love for country.
“As we remember her today, we celebrate a life of service and sacrifice that continues to inspire us as we work together to build a just, united, and prosperous Nigeria.
“May your legacy continue to live on, Mama Awolowo.”
President Tinubu emphasised that Mama Awolowo’s life of service, sacrifice, and courage remained a source of strength for Nigeria as it confronts challenges and aspires to a more just and prosperous society.
He noted that Mama Awolowo, who stood by her husband Chief Obafemi Awolowo through political battles and national struggles, became a national figure in her own right by embodying resilience, discipline and patriotism.
According to him, the late matriarch’s contribution went beyond her immediate family, as she became an enduring symbol of moral fortitude for successive generations.
The President urged Nigerians to draw lessons from her example of faith, dignity and dedication to national unity.
