SUNRISE NEWS, Lagos, Sept 20,2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the former First Lady of Lagos State, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, who will turn 60 on September 21, 2020.
In a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Sunday, Buhari joined family, friends and political associates to celebrate the milestone, adorned by many years of service to the nation and humanity.
The president saluted the senator, who has been re-elected three times to represent Lagos Central, for her courage and tenacity in many daunting situations.
He lauded Mrs Tinubu for remaining ”consistent in her passion for inclusivity, particularly as it relates to women and children, who constitute majority of the population, yet rank high on vulnerability.”
Buhari noted, with gratitude, the loyalty and dedication of Sen. Tinubu to the growth of the governing party, All Progressives Congress (APC).
He also acknowledged her contributions to ”strengthening leadership structures at various levels, always providing wise counsels and advocating middle ground reconciliation in favour of greater good for greater majority.”
According to him, as the Senator turns 60, the stage for better and more rewarding service has been set, with all the experiences gathered over the years from the Lagos State Government House, and as a ranking member the National Assembly.
Buhari prayed for strength, good health and wisdom for the graceful matriarch of the Asiwaju Bola Tinubu family.
Meanwhile the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has also congratulated the wife of the APC party strongman and Lagos Central Senatorial District, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on her 60th birthday.
Sanwo-Olu, congratulated the senator in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, in Lagos, on Sunday.
He said that Tinubu, who will clock 60 on Monday, had contributed immensely as former First Lady and currently federal lawmaker to the growth and development of Lagos State and Nigeria.
He described the senator as a “Political Icon” whose inputs to national growth were pragmatic testament to her visionary leadership.
”On behalf of the good people of Lagos State and my adorable wife, Ibijoke, I heartily congratulate the distinguished senator, Oluremi Tinubu on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee celebration.
”Our Dear Amazon, attaining the age of 60 years in grace and elegance is worth celebrating.
”Over the years, you have emblazoned your name on international stage as lover of truth, advocate of social justice, philanthropist and a loud voice of the voiceless,” the governor said.
Sanwo-Olu further said that Sen. Tinubu’s penchant for diligence and distinction was evident in her contributions to the development of Nigeria’s socio-economic and political landscape as former first lady in Lagos State.
”As the lawmaker representing Lagos Central Senatorial District in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, your inputs to our national growth are pragmatic testament to your visionary leadership.
”Your pet projects, Spelling Bee and the New Era Foundation, have become reference points in women and youth development in the country.
”On this landmark occasion of your 60th birthday, I pray that God will continue to preserve and grant you good health to enable you render more service to humanity, Nigeria and our beloved state, Lagos.
”Happy birthday, distinguished senator and visionary leader,” the governor said.