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Oyebanji congratulates Oluremi Tinubu on 66th birthday

Source: Punch Nigeria · 21 Sep 2026, 13:26 UTC
Oyebanji congratulates Oluremi Tinubu on 66th birthday
Image: Punch Nigeria · original report

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday. He praised her virtues and impact, although the available report does not specify the particular achievements or initiatives cited in his message.

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday. Oyebanji praised Oluremi Tinubu’s virtues and described her as having made an impact, according to the supplied report. The account did not include the governor’s full message or identify the specific qualities and contributions he highlighted.

Oluremi Tinubu is referred to in the report as Nigeria’s First Lady and as a senator. The source material did not provide details of any birthday event, public appearance or separate response from the First Lady. It also did not state whether other political leaders issued birthday messages.

The report was limited to Oyebanji’s congratulations and his general praise of Oluremi Tinubu’s character and influence.

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