NEWS: SHETTIMA, SENATE, NORTHERN GOVS, ODODO CELEBRATE FIRST LADY, OLUREMI TINUBU AT 65

Vice President Kashim Shettima, his wife, Nana Shettima and Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, have felicitated the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu as she clocked 65 on September 21, 2025.
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‎In separate statements issued on Sunday, the trio celebrated Mrs. Tinubu’s service to humanity and the Nigerian nation.
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‎Shettima in the birthday tribute entitled “Celebrating 65 Years of Grace, Service and Compassion,” stated: “Our Dear First Lady and inestimable mother of our great nation, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Happy 65th birthday, Ma.
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‎“Words cannot define what this day means to us all – from my family, staff, and indeed the entire nation. Sixty-five might be a figure, but to us it is a reflection of countless years of brilliant motherhood, exemplary service to nationhood, and a reflection of the brilliance, compassion, and unwavering support that a First Lady can provide to her husband and an entire nation.
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‎“Indeed, when the history of this great nation and in particular President Tinubu’s administration is written, your name will be inscribed in gold, for you have earned it with your passion, good heart, service, sense of decorum, and strength that you have brought to bear on our nation’s development and progress.
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‎On its part, the Senate led by its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has poured glowing tributes on the nation’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as she clocks 65, describing her as a “pillar of love and strength” whose contributions to national development transcend politics and gender.
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‎In a personally signed statement, the Senate President hailed Senator Tinubu’s enduring legacy in public service, philanthropy, and national support, stating that her life is a “testament to dedication, compassion, and service.”
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‎Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has joined the first family, friends and well-wishers across Nigeria and beyond in celebrating the graceful and impactful life of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of her 65th birthday, today.
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‎In a goodwill message on behalf of his fellow governors from the Northern region, Governor Inuwa Yahaya paid glowing tribute to the First Lady, describing her as a symbol of dignity and a true matriarch of the nation whose quiet strength and compassion continue to inspire hope and touch lives across the length and breadth of the country.
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‎In a related development, the Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, also joined other well-wishers across the country to felicitate Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of her 65th birthday, describing her as “an Amazon and a source of inspiration to millions of Nigerians.”
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‎In a goodwill message personally signed by him, Ododo extolled the virtues of the First Lady, noting that her life has been defined by impact, devotion to God, and unwavering service to the nation.
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‎On her part, Mrs. Nana Shettima in the tribute stated that Mrs. Tinubu’s pet project, Renewed Hope Initiative, has redefined women’s leadership and inspired generation, extolling the First Lady’s powerful impact on Nigerian society, highlighting her transformative leadership through her pet project, the Renewed Hope Initiative.
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‎In a statement she personally signed, Mrs. Shettima shared her admiration and outlined how Mrs. Tinubu has redefined women’s roles in politics and inspired a generation of young Nigerians to pursue their dreams.
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‎ “Through your Renewed Hope Initiative, you have not only redefined the role of women in Nigerian politics but have also blazed a trail of excellence that continues to inspire countless women and young people to pursue their dreams with unwavering determination,” Mrs. Shettima enthused.
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‎Also felicitating with the First Lady, Gbajabiamila stated: “On this special day, I celebrate not only your life but also your tireless devotion to causes close dear to you, love and care for the elderly, the well-being of children & women and your commitment to education.
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‎“From the New Era Foundation to the Renewed Hope Initiatives (RHI), you have inspired hope and impacted so many lives. May you continue to wax in strength so you can continue in your service to God and humanity.
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‎“Happy 65th Birthday, Your Excellency @SenRemiTinubu.”
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