HID Awolowo's Book Launch: Atiku Donates N10m In Cash
Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president caused a
stir yesterday, November 18, when he donated the sum of N10 million in
cash at the book launch of the late matriarch of Awolowo family, Chief
Hannnah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo.
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, Vanguard reports.
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.
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.
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, Vanguard reports.
Atiku at the book launch of the late matriarch of Awolowo family, Chief Hannnah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo
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.
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.
Atiku donated the sum of N10 million in cash.
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