Former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar, at the recent HID Awolowo book launch donated a mind-blowing amount
Atiku Abubakar at the book launch
Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president caused a stir yesterday, November 18, when he donated the sum of N10million in cash at the book launch of the late matriarch of Awolowo family, Chief Hannnah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo.
According to Vanguard, Atiku, who was the chief presenter at the biography launch, entitled: “In the Radiance of the Sage: The Life and Times of HID Awolowo,” ordered that the money be brought from his car and handed over to the representative of the family.
The launch of the biography of HID written by Prof. Wale Adebanwi held at the country home of the Awolowos in Ikenne, Ogun State.
According to Atiku, the late matriarch of Awolowo family was the best first lady Nigeria never had, adding that late Chief Obafemi Awolowo owed his successes in life largely to her.
Atiku Abubakar at the book launch
Other prominent Nigerians at the launch included: former governor of Abia State, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu, who was represented by managing director of New Telegraph Newspapers, Mrs. Funke Egbemode, former speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole and Juju music maestro, Commander Ebenezer Obey- Fabiyi.
Others in attendance were; Hon. Ladi Adebutu, Senator Anthony Adefuye, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, Prince Ademola Adeniji-Adele, amongst others.
They all donated various sums of money to support the book.
It will be recalled that HID Awolowo died at the age of 99 on Saturday, September 19, as preparations for her centenary birthday were in top gear.