Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on well-wishers to channel birthday gifts and felicitations into donations towards the completion of the National Library.
In a video message ahead of her 65th birthday on September 21, 2025, Mrs. Tinubu said she has chosen to dedicate the day to God and to a cause she considers dear to her heart, rather than mark the occasion with a lavish celebration.
“By the special grace of God, I will be turning 65 years old on the 21st September 2025, and this happens to be a Sunday.
“This is why I have decided to dedicate the day to God for all his blessings in my life and having a quiet birthday,” she said.
The First Lady made a direct appeal to Nigerians, urging them to send contributions in place of cards, cakes, flowers, or newspaper greetings.
“I wish to appeal to those who would like to send a birthday card, cakes, flowers, greetings in the newspapers or gifts should please send the funds to the designated account for a special project close to my heart among many others.
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“The completion of the National Library, this would be the best birthday present I could receive.
“My love for education has informed my decision to dedicate my birthday to this worthy cause,” she added.
The fund, according to her, is coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Education under the “Oluremi at 65 Education Fund,” Zenith Bank Plc, account number 1310314977.
Her spokesperson, Bukola Kukoyi, also took to X to caution the public against fake accounts.
“Announcement from the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria… Please discredit any other account information,” Kukoyi posted.