President Tinubu mourns with Jimi and Segun Agbaje
President Bola Tinubu
Published By: Isa Isawade
By Isa Isawade
President Bola Tinubu has joined Jimi and Segun Agbaje and the entire Agbaje family to mourn their deceased mother, Mrs Margaret Olabisi Agbaje who passed away on March 5.
The President expressed his deepest sympathies to family.
He described Mrs. Agbaje as a distinguished educator, community leader, and former President of the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO), Lagos Ecclesiastical Province.
A statement signed on behalf of Tinubu by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday said:
“The President joins friends, associates, the Catholic community in Nigeria, and the many students whose lives Mama Agbaje touched in mourning her loss. She peacefully departed this world on March 5.
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“Throughout her illustrious career, Mrs. Agbaje made significant contributions to education. She taught mathematics at Holy Child College, Lagos (1953–1959), served at St. Joseph’s Teacher Training College, Surulere (1960-1971), and led as the Headmistress of St. Catherine’s Model School, Surulere (1971–1982). Her influence on her students was profound and lasting.
“President Tinubu commends her dedication to education and nation-building, recognising her as a beacon of teaching, learning, and discipline. He lauds her enduring legacy as a mother and leader, which continues to thrive in those she mentored to success, including her distinguished children and others who excelled in their fields.”
The President added that “Mama Agbaje’s life was a testament to kindness, humility, and unwavering dedication to education. To her students, her greatest fulfilment was seeing their triumphs”.
Beyond her educational endeavours, Mrs Agbaje was a pillar of strength within the Catholic community. She served with distinction as President of the CWO, Lagos Ecclesiastical Province, and held key leadership roles in numerous church societies.
President Tinubu encourages the Agbaje family and all who mourn her passing to find solace in their faith and the enduring impact of her well-lived life.
He offers prayers for her soul’s peaceful repose, adding that “May her goodness be a lasting memory to all whose lives she enriched.”
