Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to well-wishers to convert birthday gifts and greetings into donations for the completion of the National Library project.
The former lawmaker, who turns 65 on September 21, 2025, announced her decision in a video message, explaining that she would dedicate the day to God and a cause close to her heart, rather than host 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.
Mrs. Tinubu appealed directly 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. 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 said.
According to her, the fund will be coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Education under the initiative “Oluremi at 65 Education Fund.” The official account for donations is Zenith Bank Plc, 1310314977.
Her spokesperson, Bukola Kukoyi, also took to X (formerly Twitter) to caution the public against fraudulent accounts.
“Announcement from the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria… Please discredit any other account information,” Kukoyi posted.
