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I, Oluremi Abati Simplice (Mrs.) was born on the 24th November, 1919, to the family of Late Pa. John Akinyele Abati of Bamilosin Compound, Ago-Owu, Abeokuta. Now 35, Totoro Road, Ago-Owu Abeokuta. My late father was the tenth child of the Late Chief Moroundiya Atefatena Abati, the apena of Owu and Head of Ifa-Oracle in His days. My mother was Late Madam Juliana Omotola Abati (Nee Akinpelu) of Baase Compound Ago-Owu, Abeokuta and Abule Owu, Idi Igba via Sanusi Station. I really enjoyed my grand-mothers than my parents, that's why I determined to take care of my grand-children. May her soul rest in perfect peace. Amen. I attended Ago-Owu Baptist day school, from there to Baptist Girl's High School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta. I was baptized by Late Pa. Rev. A.L. Olopade at Ogun River on the 25th of December, 1932.After Baptism, I changed my name to Christiana Oluremi Abati. I was once a chorister at Owu Baptist Church. I am still one of Egbe Ore-Ofe at Owu Baptist Church till now. When I left school in December, 1938, I came to Lagos where I attended Late Mr. Olu Ogunko evening school at Alakoro Jona Lane from January 1939 – 1940. I joined David Akerele Memorial Hospital in 1939 as a trained nurse. I left for my marriage in 1941 and joined my husband, Late Mr. Frederick Abiodun Simplice in December 1941. When I came back from Enugu in 1943, I started work again with the Akereles in their Hospital. I was sent to Massey Hospital for practical work. When I came back, I became full midwife for years. I was in-charge of our three Hospitals as a Matron from 1955 to 1980. My children decided that I should retire on the 1st of April, 1980 which I did. I thank God for my life. I am blessed with five children. 1. Mr. AKINTUNDE Oluwarinu Simplice 2. OLABOPO Morenikeji Simplice 3. Gladys Olajumoke MOYOSOREoluwa Simplice 4. Sende Iyeninu Cecile Loko 5. Olanrewaju Moroundiya Oke 13 Grandchildren 1. Florence Abimbola David 2. Olawale Kale 3. Adeyanju Adeleke-Adedoyin 4. Olatutu Abiala 5. Adefemi Ekundayo Hassan 6. Bamidele Abiala 7. Olaitan Omotola 8. Obayomi Caston Black 9. Oluwemimo Simplice 10. Adebayo Abiala 11. MOYOSOREoluwa Simplice 12. Akinkunwa olumuyiwa Aguda 13. Oluwatamilore Titilayo Aguda 17 Great grandchildren 1. Olawale Kazeem 2. Dimeji Kazeem 3. Adenike Teniola Hassan 4. Mael Adesina Assah 5. Aderotimi Adeleke-Adedoyin 6. Olusegun Mikel Fassasi 7. Adefolajimi Adeleke-Adedoyin 8. Nathan Ibilola Fassasi 9. Oluwafayokemi Marie-Paul Kinffo 10. Tiaraoluwa okuneye 11. Tiwalade abila 12. Adyen Abiala 13. Adefayokunmi Adeleke-Adedoyin 14. Timileyin Okuneye 15. Ademide Hassan 16. TantoluwaOkuneye 17.Folake Meilra Behanzin I am now a member of First Baptist Church. I am a member of Egbe Ore-Ofe where I served as their Secretary for years, before I handed over to Mrs. Comfort Adediran. I am a member of Women Missionary Union and also a member W.A.P Band up till today. I was once a Nominative Committee of First Baptist Church. A member of Sunday School and Church Training. Member of Medical, First Baptist Church.
