The
Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Media and Publicity, Reuben
Abati, has lost his dear muother, Madam Maria Taiwo Abati.
In a press statement
signed by Abati on behalf of the entire family, he said.
“With a heavy heart and
gratitude to God Almighty, the Abati family of Kemta-Okebode, Abeokuta
announces the passing away of their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Madam
Maria Taiwo Abati who passed into glory today, aged 81."
Mama Abati, a devout Christian, a very kind and loving person was born on 7th
August 1931. She was born into the family of late Pa Samuel Jobo Arowotadina
and Late Madam Elizabeth Efundunke Arowotadina of Ijemo, Abeokuta. She was a
trader at Kuto Market for many years. She was popularly known and addressed as
Mama Adunni or Mama Sunday.
She is survived by children, grandchildren and great grandchildren including
Dr. Reuben Abati, Special Adviser (Media & Publicity) to President Goodluck
Jonathan, Mr. Robert Abati, a Geologist with Dangote Cement, Mr Ralph Abati, a
banker with Fidelity Bank Plc and Mr Lanre Abati, an Economist & Chartered
Accountant. She is also survived by her twin sister, Madam Victoria Kehinde
Olude.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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