Sanwo-Olu, Obasa congratulate Senator Oluremi Tinubu at 61

IBRAHIM QUADRI

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has felicitated member of the Senate, representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of her 61st birthday.

The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has also congratulated the Senator.

Governor Sanwo-Olu described the former First Lady of Lagos State as a great asset to Lagos State and Nigeria, who has contributed immeasurably towards nation-building.

The Governor in a statement said the three-term Senator and philanthropist has contributed immensely to humanity and governance with her laudable programmes as First Lady and currently as a member of the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly.

He added that the federal lawmaker has played critical roles in the growth and development of Lagos State and Nigeria, thereby setting examples for other women in leadership and governance.

He said: “On behalf of my dear wife, Ibijoke and the good people of Lagos State, I heartily congratulate a political icon, the distinguished Senator Oluremi Tinubu on the occasion of her 61st birthday celebration.

“Over the years, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has emblazoned her name on the national and international stage as a lover of truth, an advocate of social justice, philanthropist and a loud voice of the voiceless.

“Senator Tinubu’s penchant for diligence and distinction is evident in her contributions to the development of Nigeria’s socio-economic and political landscape as former First Lady in Lagos State and as distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic.

“On this occasion of her 61st birthday, I pray that God will continue to preserve and grant her good health to enable our distinguished Senator Oluremi Tinubu to render more service to humanity, Nigeria and our beloved State, Lagos,” Sanwo-Olu stated.

Also, Obasa in a statement by his media office described Senator Tinubu as a blessing to Lagos and Nigeria with the roles she had played to better the state and the federation.

According to Obasa, Oluremi Tinubu has never shied away from standing for Lagos and fighting to make the State attain a special status.

He added that the Senator had also stood in for Lagos in many other capacities that make State proud of her.

The Speaker further noted the efforts of the Senator to promote the girl-child, women and widows through her various empowerment schemes.

“To say you have been a blessing to Lagos State and our country is simply saying the obvious. Your philanthropic gestures have helped to build hope, encouraged some people and motivated others.

“You have also remained an example of what a representative should be. Thank you for the roles you have played to make Lagos and Nigeria great.

“On behalf of myself, family and colleagues at the Lagos State House of Assembly, we wish you a happy birthday and pray for God’s continued love and protection for you and your household, amen.