Nigerian Leaders Celebrate First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's 66th Birthday

Nigerian political leaders and government officials issued a series of congratulatory messages on September 21 and 22, 2026, to celebrate the birthday of Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria. While Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State referred to the occasion as her 65th birthday, other officials, including the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress and the Minister of State for Defence, celebrated her 66th birthday.

Officials praised the First Lady's leadership of the Renewed Hope Initiative, citing its impact on healthcare, education, and the empowerment of women and youth. Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State specifically noted the provision of scholarships, laptops, and financial support for widows and female farmers, as well as the inauguration of an ICT Centre at Ekiti State University. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike highlighted her role in transforming the Abuja City Gate and described her simple lifestyle as an inspiration to women.

Across the messages, leaders characterized the First Lady as a critical pillar of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle described her as a symbol of fortitude, while APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda commended her as a true mother of the nation whose partnership with the president supports the administration's national renewal and economic transformation agenda.