Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 64th birthday, describing her as “a compassionate woman, kindhearted and a strong pillar of support for President Bola Tinubu.”

He said Senator Tinubu, a former First Lady of Lagos State, who will clock 64 on Saturday, is a passionate leader who has impacted many people positively all through her journey in private and public life.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, celebrated the former three-term Senator, saying she has touched lives of many Nigerians, especially women, since her husband assumed office as President of Nigeria on May 29, 2023.

He said: “On behalf of the government and people of Lagos State and my adorable wife, Ibijoke, I heartily congratulate Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of our leader and President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on the occasion of her 64th birthday. 

“Senator Oluremi Tinubu deserves to be celebrated, especially on her birthday, given the quality and selfless service she has rendered to our dear Lagos State and to Nigeria in different capacities both in her private and public life.

“Over the years, our Amazon, has etched her name in gold as an advocate of social justice, a philanthropist, a voice of the voiceless and kindhearted person as Senator, when she represented Lagos in the Red Chamber for three consecutive terms and now as First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Senator Oluremi Tinubu has shown her passion for the needy in our country, especially women and children, through several pet projects and empowerment programmes she initiated during her tenure as First Lady of Lagos State and a member of the Senate. 

“She has also impacted many lives as the wife of the President through other projects, such as the Renewed Hope Initiative, to directly and indirectly, bring succour and relief to many families.

“Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is a great ambassador of our dear Lagos State. She has played critical roles in the growth and development of the State and Nigeria. We are proud of her achievements at the state and national levels. 

“On this occasion of her 64th birthday, I pray for God’s continued guidance and good health for Senator Oluremi Tinubu. God will give her the strength to render more service to humanity and our dear country, Nigeria.”

SIGNED

GBOYEGA AKOSILE

SPECIAL ADVISER – MEDIA AND PUBLICITY

20 SEPTEMBER 2024