The Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, has commissioned a mosque built by Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, which was named after her grandmother, Madam Abibatu Mogaji.
The commissioning, which took place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, was attended by several Iyalojas, members of the Muslim community, Muslim clerics, members of Primate Ayodele’s church, INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, and other guests.
Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, who arrived dancing, expressed gratitude to Primate Ayodele for being the first man of God to build a mosque. She described the initiative as miraculous, noting that it shows that everything is possible with God.
She appreciated Primate Ayodele for deeming her grandmother worthy of having the mosque named after her, stating that it demonstrates the prophet’s recognition of the impact of her family’s matriarch.
“I am very excited. I give thanks to the man of God being used for this project. This is the first time we are witnessing a Christian building a mosque. It shows that there is nothing God cannot do. When people say there is no way, God will always make a way. This mosque is a miracle. I appreciate Primate Ayodele for counting the Tinubu family worthy. Thank you for recognizing the impact of our matriarch, who has gone to be with the Lord. Her spirit is definitely with us here.”
While speaking at the commissioning, Primate Ayodele appreciated the Iyaloja-General for attending, describing her as one of the most humble people he has ever met. He explained that he met Madam Abibatu Mogaji twice during her lifetime and described her as an embodiment of humility.
He stated that he initially had another name in mind for the mosque but changed it to Madam Abibatu Mogaji after receiving divine instruction. He added that he did not name it after Tinubu’s mother because he sought any favour from the government.
The prophet also said he does not intend to have anything to do with the mosque going forward, as he has handed it over to the family of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“I saw Mama twice when we went to pray with her. I admired her so much, and she also attended one of our programmes when we invited her. I do not regret naming the mosque after her, especially after God instructed me to do so. Even if nobody from your family comes, I do not regret it. I am not doing this for any reward. I am handing it over to you. I am donating it to the Tinubu family. I do not want to have anything to do with it.”
“You are someone who does not forget people; you always want to lift others up. I appreciate you for your humility. People told me you would not come, but this has been written in destiny for a long time. I appreciate your presence.”
It is worth noting that the commissioning was initially scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, but was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. The mosque commissioning is also part of the programmes lined up for Primate Ayodele’s 21-day annual thanksgiving programme, which began in late January.
