Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has paid tribute to the late Stella Obasanjo, wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on the 20th anniversary of her passing, describing her as a woman of grace, intellect, and compassion whose legacy continues to inspire.
In a message shared on Saturday, Atiku expressed solidarity with his former boss and elder statesman, President Obasanjo, as the family marks two decades since the death of the former First Lady.
“Today, I stand in solidarity with my former boss and elder statesman, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, as he marks twenty years since the passing of his beloved wife, Chief (Mrs) Stella Obasanjo,” Atiku stated.
He described the late Stella Obasanjo as a devoted wife and mother who embodied dignity and a deep commitment to humanitarian causes during her tenure as First Lady.
“Stella Obasanjo was not only a devoted wife and mother but also a woman of uncommon grace, intellect, and compassion. In her time as First Lady, she served with quiet dignity and a profound sense of duty, dedicating herself to the welfare of children, women, and the less privileged,” he said.
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Atiku further noted that her “legacy continues to illuminate the path of service and humanity,” while offering prayers and condolences to the Obasanjo family.
“On this solemn occasion, I express my solidarity to President Obasanjo and the entire Obasanjo family. May her memories continue to be a blessing, and may her gentle soul rest in eternal peace,” he concluded.
Chief (Mrs) Stella Obasanjo served as Nigeria’s First Lady from 1999 until her passing in 2005. She was widely recognized for her advocacy on women’s health and child welfare, as well as her quiet yet influential role in public life.