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Bishop Adegbite congratulates Sen. Remi Tinubu on 64th birthday
By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has congratulated the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as she celebrates her 64th birthday anniversary.
The NCPC Boss in a message to felicitated with Sen. Tinubu described her as a destabilized and compassionate mother of the nation who has lived her life serving humanity.
‘Sen Remi Tinubu is wife who has been very supportive to the President, and a seasoned politician who has contributed to shaping the 9th National Assembly as a distinguished Senator of the Federal Government.”
The message read, “As you celebrate your birthday today, the whole nation indeed felicitates with you; you are indeed a rare gem, a gift to mankind and to your generation. May the good Lord continue to grant you the special favor you need before Mr. President and imbue you with the knowledge and wisdom to guide him right. May He grant you good health of mind and body to continue to serve this nation and humanity to the best of your ability.”
He also prayed that the first lady will continue to touch the lives of the downtrodden.
Bishop Adegbite wished the First Lady more rewarding and fruitful years on earth.
September 21, 2024
NCPC joins Sen. Remi Tinubu to offer prayers for Nigeria
By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
Members of the newly inaugurated Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, Board joined the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in a prayer service at the State House Chapel, Aso Villa, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
In a statement released by Commission, the prayers were offered after the formal inauguration by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima at the State House.
The prayer session was led by Chairman of the Board, Rt. Rev. Cletus Gotan, the Executive Secretary, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, and other members who joined the First Lady to pray for the peace, prosperity, and success the present administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The First Lady welcomed the board members and thanked them for joining the service, explained that the Chapel holds Bible studies twice a week and allows members to worship on Sundays in their various denominations.
She acknowledged the support of committed pastors who help keep the Chapel going.
The NCPC Chairman thanked the First Lady for her unwavering support and prayed for the Lord’s guidance and wisdom for the board to excel in their duties.
In his sermon, the Executive Secretary referred to the Bible passage Psalm 121, emphasizing that Nigeria’s help comes from the Lord.
He appreciated the First Lady’s dedication to intercessory prayers and prayed for her continued strength and good health, alongside Mr. President.
The NCPC board’s visit to the State House Chapel demonstrates their commitment to seeking divine guidance and blessings for their tenure and the nation, the Commission stated.
May 23, 2024
Remi Tinubu disburses N950,000,000 to lift 250 elderly citizens out of economic challenges
By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
First lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja commenced the maiden edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme, RHI, with the sum of N950,O000 , ( Nine hundred and fifty thousand Naira to support and empower 250 elderly citizens aged 65 years and above across the country out of economic hardship.
The First lady, represented by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, also the National Vice Chairman of the RHI, said that this is the first of its kind in the nation.
The RHI scheme programme which holds in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, is for the elderly and other selected beneficiaries, who
will each receive the sum of One hundred thousand naira, (N100,000), to cushion the effect of economic crunch and to alleviate the burden of the elderly during this festive period.
Senator Tinubu said,” The total sum to be disbursed is Nine Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (N950,000,000) as approved by the Governing Board of the Renewed Hope Initiative. Each state of the federation will receive the sum of Twenty-Five Million Naira (N25,000,000). We are committed to ensuring that each state receives this gesture, without discrimination.”
She noted that it is imperative to prioritize the elderly citizens particularly at this festive period not only to acknowledge their contributions but to acknowledge the encounters they face.
Sen. Tinubu further advised the Senior citizens to prioritize their health , nurture their minds and strengthen their bonds with
loved one and God.
The FCT Minister of State .Dr. Mariya Mahmoud noted that the distribution of cash and items is also to show gratitude for their wealth of wisdom and experience.
Mahmoud said,”Today’s distribution is a small token of the First Lady’s appreciation, a gesture that reflects her commitment to ensuring the comfort and well-being of those who have paved the way for us.”
“As we hand out these items, let us also take a moment to engage with our elders, to listen to their stories, and to learn from their rich tapestry of life experiences.”
The Minister also urged other critical Stakeholders’to emulate the First lady’s gesture to show love and warmth to the elderly and the less privilege throughout the year.
The Mandate Secretary FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, Hon. Adedayo Benjamin – Laniyi stated that the First lady Renewed Initiative is to reach out to the elderly people in the society to put a smile on their faces during this festive period.
Furthermore, the elderly citizens from the six a Area Councils of the FCT got humanitarian services like free medical check up , free drugs, free eye check up and glasses, free high blood pressure check up, counseling and free enlightenment in the National Health Insurance Scheme.
December 21, 2023
We Don’t Need Nigeria’s Money To Survive In My Family – Remi Tinubu
The wife of the president-elect, Sen Remi Tinubu has said her family does not need Nigeria’s wealth to survive, adding that she and her husband, President-elect, Bola Tinubu need the grace of God to govern.
She also said that they need the prayers from Nigerian people as she reiterated that Tinubu’s government will do the right thing.
Tinubu made this known at the 2023 presidential inauguration inter-denominational church service at the National Christian Center, Abuja on Sunday.
According to the former Lagos state senator, the wealth of the country belongs to all Nigerians.
As she said she was humbled by her husband’s victory at the polls, Tinubu added that it was time for the country to unite in renewed hope and expect the best.
She said, “God has been merciful to us. I can tell you on my own that we never believed this could happen. But thank God for giving us hope, for giving us the resilience to continue in the race of life.
“Asiwaju is 71 and I will be 63. I bet I will be one of the oldest first ladies Nigeria would have. We need the grace of God and we need everyone to do what Nigerians are expecting.
“Today, God has really proved himself as he did on the night of the primaries and put his seal on it. Because, when I saw the votes count to be 1,271, I said God it means you are here.
“I was humbled to my rock bottom. And to believe that this is the seventh consecutive democratic transition Nigeria will be experiencing shows that this is a time of perfection for Nigeria.”
She also said her husband’s Inauguration on Monday will he added the seventh consecutive one since 1999 which symbolises perfection.
She, then, prayed that they would set the country on the right path with the help of God.
Tinubu said, “Perfection in the sense that, in the word of God, I remember for over two years we have been praying in our churches, according to Isaiah 43:18-19, that we should not remember the former things, that God is going to do a new thing. A new thing came and we still kept arguing with God. Who can argue with his maker? No one.
“Today we have heard in Psalm 133:1-3. Except there is unity, lessons cannot flow down. This is the time for Nigerians to come together, for us to be renewed in our hope again. To hope in Nigeria as our young children have sung here today. They are expecting the best for Nigeria.
“Nigeria’s wealth is the commonwealth of all. It belongs to everyone. God has blessed my family. We don’t need the wealth of Nigeria to survive but to do the right thing. And I promise you on this altar, that with your help, with the help of God, who will set this nation on the right path.”
May 28, 2023
Christian-Christian Ticket is Possible in Future, says Remi Tinubu
The wife of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday said the Muslim/Muslim ticket will set a new tone in the Nigerian political landscape in 2023.
Making a reference to the controversy over the Muslim-Muslim pairing in APC, the wife of the presidential hopeful said Nigeria might witness a Christian-Christian ticket in the future.
She made the prediction during the APC South West Women presidential rally at Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.
“As regards the Muslim/Muslim ticket, this one will set the tone for the future. Sometime in the future, we will have a Christian/Christian ticket. What God has done is marvelous in our land,” she said.
She also extended the greetings of the First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari who was billed to attend the event but was absent at the rally.
“We thank you for coming out in large numbers despite the challenges. My coming here is another homecoming. About 23 years ago, God bless my husband to become the governor, I supported him as the first lady.”
Mrs. Tinubu, who described the rally as a homecoming for her, said, “I want to thank the people of Lagos Central for sending me to represent them. I’m the first woman to emerge as a senator three times. This is a wonderful opportunity. Since 2007 when my husband left office, I kept working for the good of our people.
“God rewards good work, what is happening to us is God that is doing this. He pleases people without people paying attention but heaven pays attention.”
The first lady of Lagos, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu said Nigeria needed somebody with Tinubu’s political sagacity to manage the affairs of the nation in 2023.
She stated that the forthcoming election would be an avenue to foster the much-desired gender balance.
December 8, 2022