Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has felicitated the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of her 64th birthday.
Governor Oyebanji described Senator Tinubu as a special gift to the nation and a pillar of support for her husband, President Bola Tinubu, in his efforts to reposition Nigeria as a prosperous nation.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, Governor Oyebanji noted that Senator Tinubu has contributed immensely to nation building as First Lady of Lagos State, a three-term Senator and now as the Mother of the Nation.
The Ekiti Governor said the wife of the President left worthy legacies behind through her New Era Foundation in Lagos State which gave empowerment to students, youths and women and gave them opportunities for fulfillment and to contribute to societal development.
He further credited the First Lady for making a great impact in the Senate from 2011 to 2023 through her advocacy for women empowerment, social development, better life for the physically challenged and the vulnerable segment of the population.
Governor Oyebanji pointed out that Senator Tinubu is presently making greater impact through her pet project, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in areas of scholarship for students across the country, economic empowerment, financial support for women in agriculture and the aged.
According to him, the various segments of the RHI has benefitted many citizens of Ekiti State and have complemented the Shared Prosperity agenda of his administration.
Governor Oyebanji prayed God to grant Senator Tinubu long life, sound heath and fulfillment of her wishes and dream for Nigeria as a country and its people in years to come.
“On behalf of my wife, Olayemi, the Government and good people of Ekiti State, we wish the Mother of the Nation, a happy birthday and pray the the good Lord will continue to sustain her with good health, and wisdom so as to continue to serve God and humanity”, the Governor added.