Igwe Asadu hails First Lady as champion of women empowerment at 65
By Kingsley Okoye
The Chairman, Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, Igwe Samuel Asadu, has congratulated the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on her 65th birthday.
Asadu, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, described Mrs Tinubu as “a rare gem” who was devoted to the service of the nation and humanity.
The traditional ruler praised the First Lady’s exemplary leadership in championing women’s rights and empowerment across the country, as well as her advocacy for women’s education, and healthcare access.
He applauded the First Lady’s courage for appealing to her friends and well-wishers to convert her birthday gifts and greetings into donations for the completion of the National Library project.
Asadu is the traditional ruler of Edem-Ani Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom in Nsukka LGA of Enugu State, and as well as Member, Board of Trustees Council of Traditional Leaders of Africa (Nigeria Chapter).
Asadu, who is also the immediate past Chairman, South-East Council of Traditional Rulers, recently conferred Mrs Tinubu with the chieftaincy title “Ugosimba 1 of Enugu”, when she had an official visit to the state.
The title, meaning “Precious Jewel Who Radiates Strength” or “Jewel of Women’s Empowerment,” was in recognition of her love for Enugu, her humanitarian work, and her service to the nation and humanity, particularly her advocacy for women’s health.
The First Lady, a former lawmaker who turned 65 on Sept. 21, had in a video message, said she would dedicate the day to God and a cause she described as close to her heart, rather than host a lavish celebration.
She had appealed to her friends and well-wishers to convert birthday gifts and greetings into donations for the completion of the National Library project.(NAN)
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