President Tinubu Rejoices With Remi Olowu As She Clocks 80

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu warmly congratulates Oluremi Debbie Olowu, pioneer Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), as she marks her 80th birthday. 

A statement by the Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga celebrates the remarkable journey of Mrs Olowu as a lawyer, public servant, community leader and nation-builder whose life has been defined by courage, compassion and an unwavering commitment to the service of humanity.

“At 80, your story stands as a testament to what a determined woman can accomplish when intellect is matched with vision, integrity and a deep concern for others.

The statement adds that her tenure as Director-General of NEMA (1999 to 2002) remains one of the defining years of her distinguished career.

It further discloses that she provided leadership at a critical period and helped transform the organisation from what was essentially a relief-oriented department

into a more structured emergency humanitarian institution.

“Through your generosity, advocacy, leadership and

interventions at critical periods, countless individuals and families have found hope where there was despair, assistance where there was hardship, and a helping hand when they had nowhere else to turn. You made a difference.

President Tinubu prayed that she mark this special milestone, may Almighty God continue to bless her with peace, renewed strength, good health, fulfilment and abundant joy,