(Late Alhaja Nihmotallai Abike Lawal)
By Olatunji Kazeem ( Imam Ailaka)
Ede ( Osun) The Deputy Clerk of the Osun State House of Assembly, Alhaji Jibril Olaide Lawal on Friday marked one -year remembrance anniversary of his late mother, Alhaja Nihmotallai Abike Lawal, describing her life as one of sacrifice, love and enduring inspiration.
The memorial, which began with a prayer session by the Muslim faithful, praised the virtues of late Abike Lawal saying : ” While death brings pain but remembering her for a life lived with faith and uprightness offer consolation to the bereaved.
The clerics used the occasion to admonish the gathering to care for their parents as Alhaji Laide Lawal did, particularly in old age, describing neglect of parents as morally wrong and spirituality costly.
” There are benefits attached to caring for one’s parents as our mothers pray for us and it’s believed those prayers are needed in our daily dealings.
Speeking with flowerburdnews on the sidelines of the event, Alh Lawal said the family was celebrating a woman who gave her all to raise her children despite enormous personal challenges of that time.
” Today is memorable for us because we are celebrating a woman who gave birth to us and sacrificed everything to ensure we succeeded in life. Adding that the family ensured she was well cared for while alive and accorded her a befitting burial.
He affirmed that the memory of their mother popularity known as IYA- TOTAL remained indelible, noting that her prayers and words of encouragement continued to guide them.
He thanked Allah for preserving their household since her passing, saying they had not experienced any misfortune in their dealings.
Dr Lanre Siyanbola, a Director in the office of Osun State Auditor General, said ” losing a mother is an indescribable experience, filled with grief and sorrow” .
As we gather here today to pay tribute to our Mama’s life, I also advise the Baba Raji Adeleke, Olorigogoro and other dinasty to remain united and uphold the values their mother stood for.
Family relations from Olateju, Olorigogoro, Oluroumbi, Apoaro and Abogunde compounds gathered to honour the late Matriarch, was commended for business ethics, philanthropy and strict adherence to the wish of her husband till their separation.
Alhaja Neemotallai Abike Lawal aged 120, was born in 1905 and died on January 15 and buried the following day, blessed with many children including Dr Tajudeen Adedeji Adeleke, Chief Dupe Adeleke, Pastor Timothy Adeleke, Governor Ademola Adeleke and Olaide Lawal Adeleke and many others.
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Lawal, on his part, is also a former Honourable Commissioner for Information,Youth, Sports and Culture of Osun state, his home state.
Biola Lawal had also successfully served two tenures as Press Secretary to the ECOMOG Force Commander in Liberia during the Liberian and Sierra Leone Civil wars. He was an outstanding NAN Defence and War Correspondent for many years.
The retired NAN Acting Boss holds the honour of being the only journalist that served two terms on the ECOMOG international assignment due to his high professionalism and decency.
He is a Co-Author of the book; ECOMOG, A BOLD ATTEMPT AT REGIONAL PEACEKEEPING! Edited Mrs Magaret Voght. The book remains the most. factual, detailed and authentic book on the ECOWAS sponsored ECOMOG Military operation.
