{"id":56326,"date":"2026-04-06T12:24:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/first-lady-fatima-bio-attends-obba-97th-anniversary-gala"},"modified":"2026-04-06T12:46:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:46:15","slug":"first-lady-fatima-bio-attends-obba-97th-anniversary-gala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/first-lady-fatima-bio-attends-obba-97th-anniversary-gala","title":{"rendered":"First Lady Fatima Bio Attends OBBA 97th Anniversary Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span><b>First Lady Fatima Bio, alongside President Julius Maada Bio, graced the 97th Dinner and Dance of the Old Bo School Boys Association (OBBA) in a night celebrated for its grandeur and elegance.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Describing the event as a \u201cspectacular celebration of brotherhood, excellence, and the enduring legacy of Bo School,\u201d the First Lady highlighted the significance of the occasion in bringing together alumni who have played pivotal roles in shaping the destiny of Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n<p>She states that the event served as a grand reunion of minds and a convergence of distinguished personalities united by shared memories and achievements. The presence of the First Lady alongside the President symbolised the partnership and solidarity that define Sierra Leone\u2019s First Family.<\/p>\n<p>The evening was marked by laughter, music, and a palpable sense of camaraderie, reflecting a celebration of the past, a tribute to the present, and an inspiration for the future.<\/p>\n<p>Concluding her remarks, the First Lady stated that the OBBA 97th Dinner and Dance \u201cwill be remembered as a night of triumph, a testament to the enduring bond of Bo School and the steadfast dedication to excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Sierra-Leone<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. First Lady Fatima Bio, alongside President Julius Maada Bio, graced the 97th Dinner and Dance of the Old Bo School Boys Association (OBBA) in a night celebrated for its grandeur and elegance. 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