God rewarded Oluremi Tinubu's Senate punctuality with First Lady role - Barau

Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin believes that divine intervention played a role in First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's ascent to her current position, attributing it to her consistent punctuality and dedication during her 12-year tenure as a senator.

Jibrin made these remarks during a plenary session while endorsing a proposal to record senators' attendance at the conclusion of each sitting. He argued that such dedication to legislative duties garners rewards not only from Senate leadership but also from a higher power. "God also compensates you, rewards you for what you are doing," he stated.

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Let me even say one thing, apart from being compensated by colleagues or by the leadership, God also compensates you, rewards you for what you are doing.

He highlighted Oluremi Tinubu, who represented Lagos Central from 2011 to 2023, as a prime example. "The current first lady, she used to be the number one person, first person that always came to this senate," Jibrin said. "When she was in the Senate, the most punctual – very punctual – and she would stay throughout the session... God has rewarded her with the position of first lady."

The Deputy Senate President urged his colleagues to take their legislative responsibilities seriously, emphasizing their elected mandate to serve the Nigerian populace. Earlier, Senator Abdul Ningi had proposed adopting the House of Representatives' practice of end-of-plenary attendance checks to acknowledge lawmakers who remain present until adjournment.

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I will give you a good example. The current first lady, she used to be the number one person, first person that always came to this senate. When she was in the Senate, the most punctual – very punctual – and she would stay throughout the session. So, you see, God has rewarded her with the position of first lady.