The mosque, which was unveiled on Saturday, February 14, 2026, was named after Madam Abibatu Mogaji, the late mother of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Madam Mogaji was the grandmother of the Iyaloja-General; therefore, commissioning the mosque would be a great honour for the President’s daughter.
During the unveiling, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo sent several Iyaloja and Babalojas to represent her due to her unavoidable absence, while promising to be physically present at the commissioning scheduled for Saturday.
Speaking on Saturday about his decision to build the mosque and name it after President Tinubu’s mother, Primate Ayodele stated that it was a decision borne out of divine direction, adding that it also serves as a message of unity across religions.
“Building this mosque isn’t because I want attention or anything from anyone; it was a divine instruction that I cannot ignore,” he said.
“I am only answerable to God, so whatever anyone says doesn’t matter to me as long as God is pleased with me.”
“Jesus Christ did not preach religion; He preached love. Being a religious fanatic will not take anyone to heaven. Love and contribution to humanity are what matter most,” he added, urging Nigerians to rise above religious divisions.
At the unveiling event, which also coincided with Primate Ayodele’s annual thanksgiving programme, several empowerment initiatives were carried out. These included the donation of five vehicles to journalists and church members, tricycles, minibuses, WAEC scholarships, accommodation payments, and the distribution of home appliances such as mattresses, televisions, refrigerators, and washing machines, among others.
