The Senate, led by its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has poured glowing tributes on the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 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.
In a personally signed statement, Senate President Akpabio 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.”
“Your Excellency, our dear Mother of the Nation, Wife of the President and First Lady, Distinguished Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is a loving mother, the pillar of love and strength to her husband, the downtrodden, and the nation at large,” Akpabio said.
He commended the First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), describing it as a continuation of her long-standing humanitarian work that began during her time as First Lady of Lagos State and later, as a distinguished Senator representing Lagos Central from 2011 to 2023.
Akpabio said, “You’ve proven time and again that love and the milk of kindness flow endlessly in your veins.
He added that the First Lady has continued to provide “home support and love” that strengthens the President’s capacity to govern effectively.
Joining Akpabio in a chorus of senatorial accolades, Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, extolled Mrs. Tinubu as “a patriotic Nigerian par excellence” whose impact on democracy and nation-building has been “immense, sterling and novel.”
According to Barau, “As First Lady of Lagos State, she touched the lives of millions through the New Era Foundation, and as a Senator, she diligently addressed national challenges. Now, through the Renewed Hope Initiative, she continues to uplift vulnerable Nigerians.”
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Adeola (APC, Ogun West), also described the First Lady as “a mother of the nation and a blessing to many.”
Adeola noted her historic feats as the first Nigerian woman to be First Lady at both state and federal levels, and three-time elected Senator.
“She is truly a patriotic Nigerian who has contributed immensely to the development of the nation,” Adeola said.
He emphasized her efforts toward the underprivileged and her commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda.
From Lagos East, Senator Tokunbo Abiru and his wife, Feyisola, added their voices, calling the First Lady “a true amazon” and “an icon of hope and leadership.”
The couple commended the First Lady’s humility, resilience, and passionate service to humanity.
