Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Nigerian Senate, and several state governors have joined dignitaries across the country to celebrate the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 65th birthday. The tributes poured in on Sunday, September 21, 2025, highlighting her compassion, service to humanity, and significant contributions to nation-building.
In a statement titled “Celebrating 65 Years of Grace, Service and Compassion,” Vice President Shettima described Mrs. Tinubu as “an inestimable mother of the nation” whose devotion to motherhood, philanthropy, and public service has strengthened the Tinubu administration and touched lives nationwide. His wife, Nana Shettima, praised the First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) for redefining women’s leadership and inspiring a generation of young Nigerians.
The Senate, led by its President Godswill Akpabio, also eulogized Mrs. Tinubu as a “pillar of love and strength” whose humanitarian and political legacy transcends gender and politics. Akpabio commended her longstanding commitment to the welfare of women, children, and the underprivileged, noting that her work through the RHI continues the impact she began as Lagos State First Lady and later as Lagos Central Senator.
Other senators including Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Appropriations Committee Chairman Solomon Adeola, and Lagos East Senator Tokunbo Abiru, echoed these sentiments. They described Mrs. Tinubu as a patriotic Nigerian par excellence, highlighting her unique status as the first woman to serve as both state and federal First Lady, as well as a three-term senator.
From the states, the Northern Governors Forum led by Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya lauded Mrs. Tinubu as a “symbol of dignity and compassion” whose projects have brought succour to women, children, and vulnerable families across Nigeria. Similarly, Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo hailed her as “an Amazon and a source of inspiration to millions,” citing her deep devotion to God and unwavering service to the nation.
Former Minister of Defence and ex-High Commissioner to Ghana, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, added his voice, describing the First Lady as a dependable support system for President Bola Tinubu and a progressive leader who has redefined the role of Nigeria’s First Lady. He emphasized her contributions to the success of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, also joined in the tributes, commending Mrs. Tinubu for her tireless devotion to children, women, the elderly, and education. He noted that her initiatives, from the New Era Foundation to the RHI, have brought hope and impact to countless Nigerians.
Across political, social, and religious divides, the 65th birthday of Senator Oluremi Tinubu has drawn widespread acclaim, with leaders describing her as a mother of the nation, a source of strength for the presidency, and a beacon of compassion whose influence continues to shape Nigeria’s path to unity and progress.
