The Special Adviser to the
President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in a statement said Buhari
who recently received the former minister and first female Chairman
of the
United Bank of Africa at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, also extended heartfelt
condolences to the government and people Ogun State, the banking industry, Kuforiji-Olubi’s
friends and professional colleagues over the loss.
President Muhammadu Buhari on
Monday commiserated with the family of a former Minister of Commerce and
Industry, Chief Bola Kuforiji-Olubi, who died on Saturday at the age of 80.
The statement read,
“President Buhari recalls that during his October 20 meeting with the banking
and accounting guru, where he congratulated her on her 80th birthday, she was
warm and hearty.
“He affirms that the then
first female President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria,
served her nation and humanity with all her God-given strength and talent,
noting that the multiple professional, national awards and fellowships she
received were well deserved.
“As a distinguished
economist and manager who scored many firsts in breaking the glass ceiling in
both private and public services, the President believes that Otunba
Kuforiji-Olubi will be remembered for redefining the place of womanhood in
Nigeria’s development and inspiring others.
“President Buhari prays
that the Almighty God will grant her eternal rest, and also comfort all her
loved ones.”
Kuforiji-Olubi, had on
October 20 paid what she called a thank you visit to Buhari at the Presidential
Villa, Abuja.
She was accompanied by one
of his sons and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign
Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa.
She later told State House
correspondents that she decided to visit the President to thank him for his
contribution to what she is today.
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