The Abati family of Kemta-Okebode, Abeokuta, Ogun State has announced the passing away of their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Madam Maria Taiwo Abati, who passed into glory on Thursday at 81.
Mama Abati, a devout Christian, a very kind and loving person was born on August 7, 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, the Special Adviser (Media & Publicity) to President Goodluck Jonathan; Robert Abati, a Geologist with Dangote Cement; Ralph Abati, a banker with Fidelity Bank Plc; and Lanre Abati, an Economist and Chartered Accountant.
She is also survived by her twin sister, Madam Victoria Kehinde Olude.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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