The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 65th birthday. Mrs Tinubu, born on September 21, 1960, was described by the party as a rare gift to the nation.
In a statement on Saturday, APC Spokesman Seye Oladejo hailed the First Lady as a woman of grace, compassion, and unwavering commitment to humanity. He highlighted her contributions as a three-term Senator for Lagos Central and her current role as First Lady, noting her consistent demonstration of leadership, humility, and dedication to the well-being of Nigerians.
Oladejo commended her advocacy for women’s empowerment, youth development, education, and care for the less privileged, stressing that these efforts have positively impacted countless lives and stand as an enduring legacy of service. He further described Mrs Tinubu as a role model, source of strength, and inspiration across generations.
He added that Lagos APC joined family, friends, associates, and millions of well-wishers at home and abroad in celebrating the First Lady, describing her as a distinguished daughter of Lagos and pride of the nation. He prayed for her continued good health, divine wisdom, and renewed strength for national service.
In a separate goodwill message, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, also felicitated Mrs Tinubu, commending her dedication to improving lives. Through his spokesman, Gbenga Ogunleye, Adediran described her as a woman of grace, strength, and uncommon devotion to national service.
He noted her decades of public service as a legislator, advocate for empowerment, and now First Lady, marked by compassion, integrity, and commitment to the welfare of Nigerians. He praised the impact of her Renewed Hope Initiative, particularly its partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation on women’s economic empowerment, which has supported 18,500 women nationwide.
Adediran also lauded her Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) grant to 37,000 beneficiaries and donations, including N1 billion to the National Cancer Fund. He said, “Today offers an opportunity to acknowledge your exemplary and impactful service.”
He praised her devotion to family, the nation, and the less privileged, describing it as commendable and worthy of celebration. “I join millions of Nigerians in praying for your health, strength, and wisdom as you support the President and help shape a brighter future,” Adediran added.
