Christine Doja Otedola, the mother of Femi Otedola, the
Nigerian billionaire businessman, has been conferred with a Papal honour by
Pope Francis.
A Papal Papal honour — one of the highest awards in the
Catholic church — is a distinction granted by the Pope to individuals in
recognition of their service to the church and society.
On September 14, the title was conferred on Christine by
Alfred Adewale Martins, the Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, on
behalf of the Pope.
She was honoured in the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice category.
Otedola took to his X page to share photos from the event
and congratulate his mother on the award.
“Congratulations Mummy – Dame Christine Doja on your award
of the Papal honour of Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice by His Holiness Pope Francis.
This is a honour well deserved,” he wrote.
See photos below:
Born on April 3, 1932, in Ijebu, Ogun, Christine married the
late Michael Agbolade Otedola, a former Governor of Lagos, after six years of
courtship. They welcomed six children; Ayokunle, Femi, Rotimi, Tola, Lola, and
Olumuyiwa.
The 92-year-old is also blessed with grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Christine’s dedication to her faith is evident in her
multifaceted contributions to the church. She was an active member of Ladies of
Lumumba and president of Christian Mothers at St Anthony’s, Gbaja. She remains
the vice president at the Catholic Front-liners Society of St Sebastian
Cathedral, Ijebu Ode.
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