Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said mothers will forever be the bedrock upon which the foundation of any society is built.

 The Governor,made this known at 66^th remembrance programme organised in honour of the mother of former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Mama Bernice Obasanjo, at Olusegun Obasanjo Cinema Hall, Abeokuta.

Governor Abiodun, represented by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, described Mama Obasanjo as a great woman, while alive, saying her influence would continue to endure through the lives of her children, especially Chief Obasanjo, who remain a formidable figure in Nigeria's history.

The governor added that the musical drama titled, 'Aremu Omo Asabi' performed in celebration of her life was not just recounting history, but was also a prompt reminder of the sacrifices mothers made and the indelible spirit they passed on to their children, appreciating the crew for bringing the story to life, as their dedication to artistry had being a gift that transcend entertainment.

 "This tribute is also a call to action for all of us to honour and support mothers in every way possible. It is a reminder of our collective responsibility to create an enabling environment where every mother's hope for their children can flourish. this is why the present administration continues to pursue policies which ensures access to quality education, healthcare and opportunities for all, so that the dreams that mothers have for their children can be realised", she said.

Also speaking, his Lagos State counterpart, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Secretary to Lagos State Government, Mrs. Salu Hundeyin, commended chief Obasanjo for honouring his late mother after 66 years, pointing out that mothers were special instruments in the hands of God and man, that must be treated specially and accorded necessary honour.

Earlier in his remarks, Chief Obasanjo, who expressed regret that his mother was not alive to witness his greatness, said he felt nostalgic each time he remembered his mother after her death.

According to him, ‘’I was told I was in her womb for 12 months, and since I was born I have not been left for once. She had nine children but two of us survived, myself and my sister but I was the only one who went to school because my father's belief was that no matter how educated a female child is, she would end up in the kitchen’’.