Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has praised the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday. In a goodwill message, Obasa described Oluremi Tinubu as a phenomenal leader and mentor whose lifetime of public service remains a masterclass in purposeful governance. He commended her for her foundational role and enduring guidance during her tenure as First Lady of Lagos State.
Obasa lauded Oluremi Tinubu's impact through her flagship initiative, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), saying she has redefined the Office of the First Lady by bringing tangible relief directly to ordinary Nigerians. The initiative has empowered thousands of women petty traders with ₦50,000 grants across the six geopolitical zones, alongside livelihood tools like freezers, generators, and grinding machines to promote financial self-sufficiency.
The Speaker highlighted Oluremi Tinubu's key interventions, praising her as a champion of women and trade. He also recognized her as an architect of humanitarian relief through her five-point welfare initiatives, including the Emergency Cash Transfer Programme and HOPE-SP, which provide critical economic lifelines to vulnerable households.
Obasa commended Oluremi Tinubu's deep commitment to girl-child education, citing the commissioning of the newly renovated Alternative High School for Girls in Agboju, Lagos, and the distribution of over 140,000 educational books through the “Educating Linda” scholarship drive. He also recognized her environmental advocacy through the launch of the national RHI Green Nigeria Challenge.
The Speaker described Oluremi Tinubu's steadfast partnership with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, as a shining light for Nigeria's democracy. He prayed that Almighty God continues to bless her with robust health, divine wisdom, and many more years of joyful, impactful service to the nation.
Obasa's message was issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Dave Agboola, on behalf of his family, colleagues, and the entire staff of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The Speaker joined millions of Nigerians at home and abroad in celebrating the First Lady on her special day.
Oluremi Tinubu's transition from the state level to becoming a three-term Senator and now the First Lady of the Republic has been hailed as a masterclass in purposeful public service. Her lifetime of service and various initiatives have made a significant impact on the lives of many Nigerians.
Key points
- Oluremi Tinubu has empowered thousands of women petty traders with ₦50,000 grants and livelihood tools through her Renewed Hope Initiative.
- The First Lady has demonstrated a deep commitment to girl-child education through various initiatives, including the commissioning of a renovated school and distribution of educational books.
- Obasa praised Oluremi Tinubu's partnership with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a shining light for Nigeria's democracy.
