Nigerian Christian pilgrims in Israel celebrate First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s 65th birthday

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By Anthony Maliki, Abuja

A group of 340 Nigerian Christian pilgrims currently in Israel for the NCPC 2025 delayed Easter Pilgrimage exercise gathered at the Golden Crown Hotel in Nazareth to celebrate the 65th birthday anniversary of First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu.

The event was marked with prayers, a birthday cake cutting ceremony, and the awarding of Jerusalem Pilgrims Certificates. The pilgrims converged to pray for God’s faithfulness and gift of longevity for the First Lady of Nigeria.

Mr. Ezekiel Ikwe, Charge d’Affaires of the Nigerian Embassy in Israel, congratulated the First Lady on her birthday and wished her good health and wisdom as she supports President Bola Tinubu.

Rev. Dr. Sampson Jonah, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) North Central Zone, paid tribute to the First Lady, describing her as the “Esther of this generation” and praying for her continued success and well-being.

Wisam Tabar, Chairman of Tabar Tours, and Shadia Srour General Manager, as well as the Chairman and General Manager of SkyRise Travel Agency, also congratulated the First Lady and wished her a happy birthday.

The pilgrims offered prayers for the First Lady’s continued health and well-being, as well as for President Bola Tinubu’s good health and the prosperity of Nigeria.