First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu has joined family, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating Chief Mrs. Opral Benson on the occasion of her 90th birthday anniversary.
OYO NEWS reports that the First lady, in a statement she signed lauded Benson for her contributions to women’s empowerment and the beauty industry.
Chief Opral Benson, who is the Iya Oge of Lagos, is widely recognized for her contributions to the beauty industry and her dedication to empowering young girls and women.
Her institute has trained generations of professionals, leaving an enduring legacy in Nigeria’s fashion and beauty sector.
In the statement issued on Friday, the First Lady described Chief Benson as a “renowned entrepreneur, socialite, and an icon” who has made a lasting impact in the fashion and beauty industry, particularly through the Opral Benson Beauty Training Institute.
“As you join the league of nonagenarians today, it is indeed a glorious and significant milestone in the life of an individual,” Senator Tinubu said, acknowledging the celebrant’s remarkable journey.