Tinubu Congratulates Gbajabiamila On Her Honourary Doctorate Award By Summit University, Offa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu warmly congratulates Alhaja Lateefat Olufunke Gbajabiamila, a distinguished nonagenarian, trailblazer, and matriarch of the Lateef Gbajabiamila family of Lagos, on her conferment of the honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc. Honoris Causa) in Business Administration by Summit University, Offa, Kwara State.
The President joins family, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating the 96-year-old United Kingdom–trained nurse, who blazed a trail in Nigeria’s public service as the first female elected executive chairman of a local government in Lagos State.
President Tinubu notes with profound admiration that Alhaja Gbajabiamila’s life represents resilience, professional excellence and community service. He commends Summit University for recognising her pioneering contributions to the Nursing profession and for naming its proposed College of Nursing in her honour, a fitting tribute to her lifelong passion for healthcare delivery and human development.
“The naming of the Lateefat Gbajabiamila College of Nursing ensures that Mama Gbaja’s legacy of compassion, discipline, and service will continue to inspire future generations of caregivers and leaders,” the President says.
President Tinubu salutes Alhaja Gbajabiamila for her steadfast devotion to her faith and community through the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, and for raising a family whose members have continued to distinguish themselves in public service, most notably her son, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President and former Speaker of the House of Representatives.
While rejoicing with her family on this momentous occasion taking place in Lagos on Saturday, January 31, President Tinubu prays that Almighty Allah will continue to bless Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila with good health and the abiding joy of witnessing the fruits of her lifelong labour for humanity.