The Office of the National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Deputy National Chairman Inter party advisory council (IPAC), Chairman of the Federal Medical Centre, Gombe, and Senatorial Aspirant for Taraba North in the 2027 general elections, Hajiya Zainab Ibrahim Abubakar (Aunty Zee) warmly congratulates the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, on the special recognition accorded her at a recent international function where U.S. President Donald Trump requested that she stand to be acknowledged.
This rare moment of global courtesy is a testament to the dignity, grace, and statesmanship of Nigeria’s First Lady.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu has consistently represented Nigerian women with honour, compassion, and clarity of purpose. Her tireless advocacy for women, children, and the vulnerable, coupled with her steady support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, continues to earn respect at home and abroad. We celebrate her as a beacon of integrity and a source of inspiration to millions of Nigerian women who aspire to leadership and service.
We also use this opportunity to advise members of the opposition to exercise restraint and responsibility in their political messaging. Attempts to appropriate the name of Donald Trump for partisan campaign purposes are misleading and unhelpful to Nigeria’s democratic discourse. Our nation’s progress must be anchored on our own values, institutions, and leadership—not on the projection of foreign political figures into local contests.
It is important to state clearly that Nigeria’s interests are best advanced through respectful engagement and mutual benefit with all countries. The APC-led government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to protecting Nigeria’s sovereignty, promoting economic growth, strengthening security, and deepening democratic governance. No external personality should be used to cast doubt on these efforts or to undermine the confidence of Nigerians in their own leaders.
We urge all political actors to elevate the conversation, focus on issues that matter to citizens, and respect the offices of the President and the First Lady. Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s recognition is a moment of pride for Nigeria. Let us celebrate her with unity and dignity, and channel our energies into building a stronger, more prosperous nation for all.
Signed:
Hajiya Zainab Ibrahim Abubakar (Aunty Zee)
