The death has been announced of Madam Maria Taiwo Abati, mother of the Special Adviser on Media and
Publicity to Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Reuben Abati.
According to a press statement by Dr. Abati, Mrs. Taiwo Abati died today at age 81. “With a heavy heart and gratitude to God Almighty, the Abati family of Kemta-Okebode, Abeokuta announces the passing away of their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Madam Maria Taiwo Abati who passed into glory today, aged 81”.
Before her death, Mrs. Abati was a devout Christian and loving woman. She was born on 7th August 1931 into the family of late Pa Samuel Jobo Arowotadina and Late Madam Elizabeth Efundunke Arowotadina of Ijemo, Abeokuta. She was popularly known and addressed as Mama Adunni or Mama Sunday.
She is survived by children, grandchildren and great grandchildren among whom are Dr. Reuben Abati Mr. Robert Abati, a Geologist with Dangote Cement, Mr. Ralph Abati, a banker with Fidelity Bank Plc and Mr. Lanre Abati, an Economist & Chartered Accountant. She is also survived by her twin sister, Madam Victoria Kehinde Olude.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.