The leading lights in Nigeria’s political, business and corporate scene turned up last weekend for the carnival-like 80th birthday celebration of Chief Mrs Bintu-Fatima Omosefe Tinubu. The array of dignitaries joined her children, one of whom is Wale Tinubu, the group Chief Executive Officer of Oando PLC, her grandchildren as well as extended family members to celebrate the matriarch of the Tinubu family at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.
The high-octane party lived up to its billings as the biggest names in the events industry took charge of things to ensure it was a memorable party, from Gbenga Adeyinka who was the compere to the King of world beats, King Sunny Ade was on the bandstand dishing out songs from his repertoire to the delight of guests. Dignitaries who attended the party include, Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu and his wife, Ibijoke; Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun and his wife, Bamidele; Aliko Dangote; Femi Otedola; Senator Gbenga Daniel and wife, Yeye Olufunke; Senator Bukola Saraki and wife, Toyin; Razak Akanni Okoya and wife, Dr. Folashade; Senator Ibikunle Amosun and wife, Funso; Chief Ayiri Emami; Abdul Samad-Rabiu; Sam Iwuajoku, Babagana Kingibe etc.
The celebrant, who is the Iyalode of Lagos and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s step mum, is an influential, successful businesswoman and notable philanthropist who, along with her biological children and grandchildren, has nurtured a legion of adopted children and siblings. Still looking agile, full of life and nothing close to 80, she is an embodiment of grace and fortune.
