Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with Alhaja Sadiat Abeke Erogbogbo, a retired teacher and businesswoman who turned 90 June 7, 2020.
The president also felicitated with the children,grandchildren and great grandchildren of the woman who he noted was known as ‘Kind Teacher’ in the early part of her professional life.
Buhari stated this in a release by Femi Adesina, his
Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) in Abuja on Saturday to commemorate the birthday of Alhaja Erogbogbo.
“A well-rounded Nigerian, Mama Erogbogbo was born in Kano in 1930, schooled in Lagos, and later taught in Kano, Lagos and Jos, where she impacted positively on the lives of students who passed through her tutelage, hence the sobriquet, ‘Kind Teacher,”Buhari said.
He saluted Mama Erogbogbo, the mother to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa and wished her sound mind and good health.
According to the president, Mama Erogbogbo is being celebrated at 90, by all those whose lives she has touched positively.
The President also commended the piousness of Mama Erogbogbo to the younger generation, acknowledging her as a devouted member of Ansar Ud Deen Ladies Society.
