CELEBRATING OLUREMI TINUBU AT 54
Sen Oluremi Tinubu
Senator Tinubu was born on September 21, 1960 as the twelfth child of Chief and Mrs. John Ikusebiala (Odugbesan) of Ogun State. She had her secondary education at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School Ijebu-Ode. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education (Biology) from University of Ife, now known as the Obafemi Awolowo University as well as a National Certificate of Education in Botany and Zoology from the Adeyemi College of Education.
Some of the foundation’s initiatives include: The Spelling Bee a spelling competition which provides a platform for pupils of public secondary and primary schools in Lagos to showcase their innate talents while inculcating in them the good value of healthy rivalry essential for good academic performance. The winners of the spelling bee contest are sponsored on educational exchange programmes abroad, and given scholarships throughout the duration of their university education and go on to act as “One Day Governor” of Lagos State; HIV/ AIDS advocacy programme for youths which trains, educates and enlightens the youth on the HIV/AIDS pandemic; the Alternative High School for girls which is an innovative formal education institution which serves as a vehicle for rehabilitation and propelling girls who have dropped out of secondary school to prepare for and obtain secondary school certificates and other acceptable societal values and norms; The National Wheel Chair Tennis Championship, a competition which showcases the innate talents of the physically challenged athletes in Nigeria; the Junior Chef Competition which a cooking competition aimed at inculcating cooking skills among young school children.
Senator Tinubu has written a number of publications, including an auto-biography, The Journey of Grace — My Faith Walk and delivered informed presentations at various fora at home and abroad.
She is happily married with children to His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, immediate past Governor of Lagos State.