Senator Oluremi Tinubu is currently the first lady of Nigeria. She was also the first lady of Lagos State in the past. Before that, she served as a Senator representing Lagos Central from 2011 to 2023.
On this special occasion, we celebrate her 63rd birthday for her impact in Nigeria as a politician and the first lady.
Here are 10 things you should know about Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady:
- Early Life and Family: Oluremi Tinubu was born in Nigeria on September 21, 1960. She is the youngest of 13 children and hails from the Ikusebiala family in Ogun State.
- Educational Background: She attended Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School in Ijebu-Ode and completed her West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Exam (WASSCE) in 1979. Later, in 2010, she obtained a PGD from The Redeemed Christian Bible College.
- Political Career: Oluremi Tinubu is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) political party. She served as the First Lady of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 when her husband, Bola Tinubu, was the governor.
- Senator Representation: From 2011 to 2023, she represented Lagos Central Senatorial District at the Nigerian National Assembly, serving three consecutive terms.
- First Lady of Nigeria: Since 2023, she has held the position of First Lady of Nigeria following her husband’s presidency.
- Senate Tenure: Oluremi Tinubu was one of over 100 senators elected in the 8th Assembly in 2015, with six of them being women. She retained her senatorial seat representing Lagos Central in the 2019 general elections.
- Security Concerns: In 2016, Senator Tinubu requested increased security from the Inspector General of Police due to an alleged threat of assault by a fellow party member, Dino Melaye, during a closed-door Senate session.
- Awards and Honors: She has received several awards and honours, including the National award of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).
- Board Membership: Oluremi Tinubu is a member of the Board of Trustees of Kings’ University in Ode-Omu.
- International Recognition: She has been recognized internationally, receiving the Ghana Noble International Award for Leadership in 2004 and the Gambian Diamond Award for Immense Contribution to the Emancipation of People from Poverty in 2005.
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