Former Lagos State first lady and mother of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola – Christine Otedola – was recently honoured by Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church.
Last week, the 92-year-old received the Catholic Church’s highest honour, Papal Honours, from the Catholic Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, on behalf of Pope Francis, at the Holy Cross Cathedral in Lagos.
The Papal Honours system recognises individuals who have made notable contributions to the Catholic Church and society. The matriarch of the Otedola family was honoured as a Medalist in the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice category.
She was acknowledged for her remarkable dedication to her faith, upholding the highest standards and values within the Catholic community.
Mrs Otedola’s dedication to her faith is in her multifaceted contributions to the church. At 85, she erected the Grotto in honour of Mother…