Mama Agatha Taiwo Adebiyi, born on August 9, 1920, as a twin during the Spanish Flu pandemic, is likely the oldest living retired teacher in Nigeria. She survived the pandemic, unlike her twin sister. Her father, Anthony Bello Laotan, was a teacher who later worked for UAC and the Daily Times, and he authored the book “The Torch Bearers of the Old Brazilian Colony in Lagos.” Her mother, Catherine Ayodele Laotan, was also a teacher and taught at various schools, including Mount Carmel Convent School in Lagos. Mama Adebiyi shares her rich family history in an interview reflecting on her life.
