A big celebration is rocking Lagos today. It is the grand 90th birthday of ballroom of Mama Henrietta Bamidele Adejumo. The celebrant is the accomplished UK-trained nurse mother of Pastor Mrs Siju Iluyomade, the gorgeous wife of Pastor Idowu Iluyomade (Senior Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David Parish, Lagos). The grand birthday party is holding at the Ballroom of Eko Hotel & Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. Preceding the reception party is a church service at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos. Dignitaries from all walks of life are joining Pastor Siju Iluyomade, her siblings and family as they roll out the drums for their mother as she joined the league of nonagenarians.
The hardworking Mama Adejumo is noted for her gesture in providing healthcare centres and exceptional healthcare services during her active days.
She was a member of a group of Nigerian nurses in the United Kingdom who returned home in the early 60s, bringing with them the NGO, Planned Parenthood Federation, an organisation devoted to family planning.
Her love and passion for creating accessible healthcare for the less privileged and women was legendary. Her efforts in ensuring good parenthood included leading campaigns and awareness to the marketplace to educate more people on how to prevent maternal death, stillbirth and loss of new born babies.
