Former Senator Florence Ita Giwa also known as Mama Bakassi, clocked 80 years on February 19, 2026, and this was celebrated in Lagos at a dinner with friends and associates present. Among those who attended was former president Olusegun Obasanjo.
Mama Bakassi took to social media to give glory to God where she wrote:
“Today, my heart is filled with deep gratitude to God almighty as I step into my new age @80
“I invite you all to join me in thanking God for His unfailing faithfulness, for standing by me through every season of my journey, and for blessing me with sound health, strength, and the grace to age beautifully.
“To my family, friends, supporters, and well-wishers, thank you for your love, your prayers, and for standing by me through the years. I remain profoundly grateful.
“All glory be to God.”
See the post and video below:
And she danced joyfully with former president, Olusegun Obasanjo at the dinner organised for her 80th birthday celebration in Lagos.
See the video below: