Nigeria today celebrates two remarkable women of purpose and influence, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), and Ambassador Mrs. Amaka Nweke JP, Founder and Global Leader of the Anambra Women General Assembly (AWGA) as they mark their birthdays on Sunday, September 21, 2025, a day of double significance as it coincides with the United Nations International Day of Peace.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who turns 65, stands as an enduring symbol of grace, resilience, and transformative leadership. Over the years, she has earned national and global recognition for her tireless commitment to community development, youth empowerment, poverty alleviation, and the advancement of women and children. Through her visionary leadership of the Renewed Hope Initiative, she has continued to ignite optimism across Nigeria, championing programs that promote education, social justice, and humanitarian growth while fostering unity in diversity.
Equally celebrated is Ambassador Amaka Nweke JP, whose life and work reflect a profound dedication to women’s empowerment, grassroots development, and community peace-building. As the Founder and Global Leader of the Anambra Women General Assembly, Ambassador Nweke has spearheaded initiatives that uplift women, strengthen families, and encourage political participation, particularly among women in Nigeria’s Southeast region. Her influence extends beyond advocacy to actionable projects that continue to touch countless lives.
The coincidence of their birthdays with the United Nations International Day of Peace adds a historic dimension to this year’s celebrations. Observed globally every September 21, the International Day of Peace is dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace through dialogue, education, and cooperation among nations and peoples. According to Ambassador Chimbo Obieze, Special Envoy on Sustainable Peace Education to the UN International Peace and Governance Council, the day serves as “a moment for personal reflection, a call to action for global unity, and a reminder to appreciate the tireless efforts of individuals and organizations working to end conflicts and promote safety worldwide.”
As Senator Tinubu and Ambassador Nweke celebrate this shared milestone, their lives embody the very essence of what the UN International Day of Peace representscompassion, empowerment, and the pursuit of harmony in society. Nigerians and well-wishers across the world join in extending heartfelt congratulations to these two distinguished women, praying for renewed strength, sound health, and continued success as they advance their noble causes for peace, unity, and national progress.
Their birthdays, marked on this day of global reflection, serve as a powerful reminder that peace begins with purposeful leadership and the collective will to build a better, more inclusive world.
