Jumoke Okoya-Thomas Celebrates Birthday, Receives Chieftaincy Title

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent warm congratulations to former lawmaker and prominent Lagos politician, Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, on the occasion of her birthday. The President also felicitated with Okoya-Thomas on her forthcoming installation as the Otun Iyalode of Lagos, a chieftaincy title to be conferred by the Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akinolu, on January 24. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, President Tinubu described the honour as well-deserved, noting that it reflects Okoya-Thomas’s longstanding commitment to women’s empowerment, public service, and support for traditional institutions in Lagos. Read Also: 2027: Southern Kaduna group passes confidence vote on Tinubu, Uba Sani The President recalled that Okoya-Thomas, who is the All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Leader in Lagos State, represented the Lagos Island Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives for three consecutive terms between 2003 and 2015, during which she made notable contributions to legislative work and constituency development. President Tinubu commended her consistent advocacy for increased women’s participation in politics and governance, describing her political career as marked by dedication, resilience, and service to the people of Lagos State. According to the President, the conferment of the Otun Iyalode title is a fitting recognition of her efforts to uplift women and strengthen community leadership within the state. He wished Okoya-Thomas long life and good health, while praying for a successful and memorable chieftaincy ceremony.