Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been named 2024 Woman of the Year at the Independent Awards, held on March 16, 2025, in Lagos. Represented by Hajia Fatima Tajudeen, she dedicated the award to Nigerian women and youth, calling them “unsung heroes” contributing to national development.The honour recognises her political and social impact, though she was absent from the event.
Other notable awardees included Governor Seyi Makinde (Independent Man of the Year), Chief Bisi Akande (Lifetime Achievement), and Otunba Mike Adenuga (business recognition). PDP leader Chief Olabode George urged President Tinubu to address the Rivers State crisis during the ceremony



