Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on her 65th birthday, describing her as a diligent First Lady with a heart of gold.
Governor Oyebanji, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, described Senator Oluremi Tinubu as a special gift to the nation and a pillar of support to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu- led administration.
The Ekiti State Governor said Senator Tinubu had paid her dues and made remarkable contributions to the development of the country as a former First Lady of Lagos State and a three-term Senator of the Federal Republic, representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, long before she became the First Lady of the country.
Governor Oyebanji highlighted Senator Tinubu’s impactful legacies as an Educator, an ordained Minister and through numerous purpose-driven initiatives such as the New Era Foundation in Lagos, the Spelling Bee competition for school children and currently, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), which, according to him, has brought succor to countless citizens across the country, and has been of immense benefit to women and children in Ekiti State in particular.
“Ekiti people and indeed all well-meaning Nigerians appreciate this great Mother of the Nation, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Her 65th birthday celebration, today, thus provides a unique opportunity to express our best wishes to a great woman, a compassionate leader, the loving mother of the nation and a strong support system.
“On behalf of my family, the Government and good people of Ekiti State, I wish the mother of the nation, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu a happy birthday, and pray that God Almighty would continue to bless and honour her as she continues to be a channel of blessings to humanity”, the Governor added.