Tinubu Congratulates Iyalode of Remoland, Sade Ogunbiyi, on Her 80th Birthday

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu congratulated Chief Sade Ogunbiyi, Iyalode of Remoland and wife of noted academic, journalist and entrepreneur Dr Yemi Ogunbiyi, on her 80th birthday on June 6, 2026.

In a statement released yesterday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Mrs Ogunbiyi’s significant contributions to Nigeria and the international community, particularly in the education sector.

Tinubu noted that Mrs Ogunbiyi’s strong Christian upbringing laid the foundation for her lifelong dedication to faith and community service.

As Iyalode of Remoland, Mrs Ogunbiyi succeeded the late Chief HID Awolowo, the wife of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

According to the President, “Her remarkable life journey shows that despite her over half a century of devotion to her husband and home, she did not stop fortifying herself with academic qualifications, both at home and abroad.”

“As her husband was recording remarkable strides in academics and later in journalism and book publishing, Mrs Ogunbiyi was also building a distinctive career, first as a local and international teacher, university administrator, and manpower manager at NAL Merchant Bank, and later as a wine merchant after retirement, with membership in professional associations and as an avid golfer.”

“I wish her many more years of good health and happiness, along with her husband, Dr Yemi Ogunbiyi.”

Ogunbiyi devoted herself to a deep understanding of the English language and educational administration before entering the banking sector.

She earned a first degree from Ibadan and a Master’s in Educational Administration and Supervision, and taught English and Social Studies at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Ijebu‑Ode, Ogun State; Lane Middle School, Bedford, New York, United States; and the United Nations International School, New York.

She spent ten years at the University of Ile‑Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, where she served as Chief Personnel and Administrative Officer across various faculties.

Ogunbiyi later worked for several years as Senior Manager at NAL Merchant Bank in Lagos, retiring in 1996 as Human Resources Manager. She also served as Deputy Managing Director at Signal Health Nigeria Limited, a privately owned pharmaceutical company, from 1996 to 2001.