President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated former First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Buhari at her 55th birthday, describing her as a courageous and principled woman who has consistently stood by her values and ideals.

In a statement issued by the Statehouse on Monday, the President joined family and friends in celebrating the milestone, noting that 55 represents a significant moment in her life.

“I join the family and friends of Hajiya Aisha Buhari to congratulate her on her 55th birthday. Fifty-five is a significant milestone, and I celebrate with the former First Lady on this occasion.

“Hajiya Buhari is an Amazon, a courageous and principled woman. She is not afraid to stand alone on matters bordering on her values and ideals. She is as ever certain as the North Star; a woman for all seasons, the statement read.

Tinubu also acknowledged the humanitarian and advocacy efforts of the former First Lady, particularly through her project, the Aisha Buhari Foundation.

According to him, the foundation has played a significant role in upholding the rights of women and children and in providing relief to vulnerable families across the country.

“Through her foundation, she has upheld the rights of women and children and provided succour to many families,” the President said.

He further described Mrs Buhari as “a voice for the unheard and the forgotten,” commending her for championing causes that promote family values and protect human dignity.

Tinubu thanked the former First Lady for her service to the country and praised what he termed her resilience and discipline over the years.

“I thank Hajiya Buhari for her contributions to our nation. And I commend her resilience and discipline.

“I wish her a happy 55th birthday, and I pray that God Almighty continue to keep her and her family in good health,” he added.

Hajiya Aisha Buhari served as First Lady of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023 and has remained active in humanitarian and social advocacy initiatives since leaving office.