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Oluremi Tinubu, CON. OON., is a Nigerian politician and current first lady of Nigeria since May, 2023, as wife of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu has been working behind the scenes on charitable initiatives for years. When her husband was governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007, she served as the state's first lady.
She was the senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District at the Nigerian National Assembly from 2011 to 2023. She is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) political party.
Oluremi Tinubu was born on September 21, 1960, to an Itsekiri mother and Yoruba father. She is the youngest of 12 children and was raised in Ogun State. Mrs. Tinubu received a B.Sc. in Sociology from the University of Ife in 1982. She then worked as a teacher and administrator for several years before entering politics.
In 1999, Mrs. Tinubu became the first lady of Lagos State when her husband was elected governor. During her time as first lady, she focused on education, health, and women’s empowerment. She also founded the Yeye Asiwaju Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides support to women and children in need.
In 2011, Mrs. Tinubu was elected to the Nigerian Senate, representing Lagos Central Senatorial District. She was re-elected in 2015 and 2019. As a senator, she has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation. She is also a member of the Senate Committee on Health and the Senate Committee on Women’s Affairs.
In 2023, Mrs. Tinubu’s husband was elected president of Nigeria. As first lady, she has pledged to continue her work in education, health, and women’s empowerment. She has also said that she will work to promote peace and unity in Nigeria.
Oluremi Tinubu is a respected politician and philanthropist. She is a strong advocate for women and children, and she is committed to making Nigeria a better place for all.