When Elites Shared Gladsome Moment with Iyalode of Lagos, Bintu Tinubu at 80

‘’Of all the gifts that life has to offer, a loving mother is the greatest of them all,’’ so says a popular quote.

To say that Oando boss, Wale Tinubu and his siblings were blessed with a loving mother is like stating the obvious, their mother, Chief (Mrs.) Bintu-Fatima Tinubu, the Iyalode of Lagos is a one-a-million whose love and care has guided them to who they are today.

To appreciate the loving, selfless and hardworking mother, her children Wale, Shola, Iyabo, Kunle, Jide and Olu yesterday gathered the world when they celebrated the woman as she clocked 80 in a blaze of glory.

For the children, the attainment of the ripe age of 80 is worth celebrating, particularly in a country where death is so cheap.

It was a great moment for the Edo State-born businesswoman as her families, friends and business associates gathered to share in her gladsome moment. Trust the Tinubus; they are detribalised Nigerians whose circle of friends cuts across the various Nigerian tribes that they have built over the years. The city of Lagos was literally shut down when they hosted the crème de la crème of the society at the Grand Ballroom, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. With the halls beautifully decorated and exotic refreshments served generously, the Tinubus ensured that each attendee was given premium hospitality. The event was further enhanced by the beautiful sounds of Vintage Band while the foremost comedian  Adeyinka delivered rib-cracking jokes. 

However, the peak of the party was when the King of Juju music, King Sunny Ade, mounted the stage, and that proved that he was still on top of his game with his world-class beat while guests danced until their legs could no longer carry them.

‘’Without exaggerating, it is a five-star birthday bash, and it will take a very long time before we can witness anything near this party. It was simply sophisticated and captivating.’’ a source disclosed.

Some of the guests at the star-studded birthday bash include the governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, with his wife, Ibijoke; Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun; Kwara State governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazak; Senator Gbenga Daniel with his wife, Funke; Senator Ibikunle Amosun with his wife, Funsho,  Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Tony Elumelu, Abdulsamad Rabiu, Bola  Shagaya, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki with his wife, Toyin; Babagana Kingigbe, Folly Coker, Wale Edun, Mo Abudu, Founder and Coordinator of Tinubu Support Group, Hon. Aminu Suleiman; Segun Awolowo, Abah Folawiyo, Yomi Awobokun, among several other eminent personalities.