Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that his late wife Stella Obasanjo who passed away on October 23, 2005, at 59, contributed tremendously to his purpose in life.
“My late wife was a wife in need. I had a good woman who contributed tremendously to my life.”
He said this on Wednesday at the commissioning of the newly expanded Stella Obasanjo Hospital, a state-of-the-art medical facility with a capacity of 270 beds, located on Sapele Road, Benin City, Edo State.
The former President also applauded Governor Godwin Obaseki for his dedication to improving healthcare access in the region and honouring his wife with the retrofitted and expanded hospital which will take care of the health needs of the people.
Stella, who hailed from Iruekpen in the Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, is remembered for her commitment to healthcare and social causes throughout her life.
Also present at the commissioning was the Deputy Governor of Edo State Marvelous Omobaya, former governor of then Bendel State, Chief Odigie Oyegun, former governor of Edo State Chief Sir Lucky Igbinedion, former Speaker of the Federal House of Representative Hon. Aminu Tabuwa, State Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, Business Consultant, Chief Medical Directors, among others.
