‘Our prayers, wishes for our mothers’

As the world marked 2016 Mother’s Day last Sunday, some Nigerian children aired their wishes, prayers and feelings for their mothers to GBENGA AKINFENWA.

‘‘I Want My Mother To Be A Millionaire’

I love my mummy so much because she is one out of a million. She is so caring and understanding. My wish for my mother is for her to be a millionaire. I also pray that she will be given her rights as a teacher. I don’t wish for her to hold any political post. I wish above all that she lived long to reap the fruits of her labour. God bless my mum.
Aanuoluwa Olaniyi,
Ifo High School (Jnr), Ifo, Ogun State.

‘I wish Her Long Life’

I am wishing my mother long life and prosperity. I wish to take care of her when she is old. I pray that my mum should live long to eat the fruits of her labour. I am very happy I have a wonderful mother.
Taiwo Solomon,
Greenlands Academy, Onikolobo, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

‘I Want My Mother To Succeed In Her Business’

My mother is nice to everyone. She is a gentle woman. My mummy wants us to be educated. I want God to provide many good things for her and I want God to bless her business so that it will be successful. It is my wish that God will give her good health and long life. I wish we would grow up to do many wonderful things for my mummy.
Damilare Olaosebikan, Revd. Kuti Memorial Grammar School (Snr.) Nawair-Ud-Deen Road, Abeokuta.

‘My Mum Should Be Wealthy’

People see my mother as a doctor because she has good knowledge of medicinal herbs. She is good to all her children and everybody. I wish to see my mother help many more people with her knowledge. My mother is a hard workingwoman, so I want her to become wealthy.
Sijibomi Akinsola
Abeokuta Grammar School (Jnr), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

‘I Pray She Gets To The Pinnacle Of Her Career’

Let me first congratulate all mothers wherever they are. My mummy is a marvellous mother. She takes good care of us in all things. She so much loves little children that they are always around her. When it comes to cooking, my mummy’s great skill shows in the preparation and the taste of the food. I wish my mummy continued happy home with divine blessings. I pray that she gets to the pinnacle of her career with great success. As for politics, my mum’s involvement is for now limited to the performance of her civic duties.
Erioluwa Sanyaolu
Sacred Heart Catholic College, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

‘My Prayer Is That Her Business Grows’

My mummy is a great mother. She makes our house a loving place. She talks nicely to us and won’t yell at you, even though she disciplines you where and when necessary. She always tells us the truth and teaches us to be honest. I hope that all her children will grow up to become successful in life to make her happy. It is my prayer that her business grows. I don’t want my mummy to go into politics.
Toheebat Akintoye
Nawair-Ud-Deen Grammar School (Jnr), Solu-Ifo, Ogun State.

‘I Want God To Bless My Mummy’ 

I want God to bless my mother in all her doings, and to have enough money to take care of us. I want God to bless her abundantly and give her long life to enjoy her labour.
Victor Olafioye, Nightingale Academy, Lagos

‘I Wish My Mum Eternal Comfort And Happiness’

My mother is like a golden treasure anybody can think of, as she is always there for me. She is always there to guide and comfort me. She encourages me when I am down. I wish her eternal comfort and happiness in the nearest future. I want her to be comfortable physically and financially.
Ayomide Ogunyakinu,
Chrismeon International College, Abule-Egba, Lagos State.

‘I Pray She Succeeds In All Her Doings’

My gratitude goes to God for giving me a loving and caring mother. She cared for me in her womb for nine months. Since my childhood, I always feel secure and protected whenever my mother is around. I also recollect how she protected me against heat, diseases and harmful foods. I pray that she succeeds in all her doings and live long enough to enjoy her labour.
Makinde Eniola Edith,
Chrismeon International College, Abule-Egba, Lagos State.

‘I Wish To See Her Emerge As The World President’

Whenever I am happy, my mother is always happy. She is my role model. I wish her long life and prosperity, in wisdom and understanding. I wish to see her emerge as the President of the world and also the greatest mum in the world.
Israel Ojo,
Tobam Foundation School, Abule-Egba, Lagos State.

‘I Wish She Becomes Nigeria’s First Lady’

My mum is my role model. She is unique in all her ways. I pray she lives long and reaps the fruit of her labour. She is the best mum in the world. I wish she becomes Nigeria’s First Lady.
Bilikis Adeniyi,
Tobam Foundation School, Abule-Egba, Lagos State.

‘I Wish Her The Best In Life’

My mother is the best among the rest. She cares for my needs. She shows us love and compassion. Because she deserves the best, I wish her the best in life and the best in her career. I wish her long life and more happy years on earth.
Alagbo-Joy Abosede,
Chrismeon International College, Abule-Egba, Lagos State.

‘God Should Grant My Mum Long Life And Prosperity’

Remembering all the love and care she showered on me, I always feel happy with the type of mother God has given me. When I cry, smile or laugh, she is always there for me. My prayer is that God would grant my mum long life and prosperity to enjoy all she has worked for.
Tobi Ogungbile,
Chrismeon International College, Abule-Egba, Lagos State.