Atiku Abubakar Pays Tribute to Late Stella Obasanjo, 20 Years After Her Passing
By Paul Ebi
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has paid tribute to the late former First Lady of Nigeria, Chief (Mrs) Stella Obasanjo, as the nation marks twenty years since her passing.
In a heartfelt message shared on Saturday, Atiku expressed solidarity with his former boss and elder statesman, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, describing the late Stella Obasanjo as “a woman of uncommon grace, intellect, and compassion.”
> “Today, I stand in solidarity with my former boss and elder statesman, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, as he marks twenty years since the passing of his beloved wife, Chief (Mrs) Stella Obasanjo,” Atiku said.
He praised the late First Lady for her commitment to humanitarian causes during her time in office, noting that she “served with quiet dignity and a profound sense of duty, dedicating herself to the welfare of children, women, and the less privileged.”
Atiku added that Stella Obasanjo’s “legacy continues to illuminate the path of service and humanity,” while offering prayers for the continued comfort of the Obasanjo family.
> “On this solemn occasion, I express my solidarity with President Obasanjo and the entire Obasanjo family. May her memories continue to be a blessing, and may her gentle soul rest in eternal peace,” he concluded.
Chief (Mrs) Stella Obasanjo, who served as Nigeria’s First Lady from 1999 until her untimely death in 2005, is remembered for her charitable initiatives and her advocacy for women and children’s welfare.
