Bintu Fatima Tinubu

Bintu Fatima Tinubu Basic Information

Stage Name:	Bintu Fatima Tinubu, Iyalode of Lagos
Real Name:	Bintu Fatima Tinubu
Occupation:	Businesswoman, Politician
Date Of Birth/Age:	1946
Place of Birth:	Kano or Lagos State, Nigeria
Gender:	Female
Nationality:	Nigerian
Marital Status:	Alhaji Kafaru Oluwole Tinubu  (husband. Died. 2013)
Education:	Methodist Girls High School University of Lagos (confirmation needed)
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Bintu Fatima Tinubu Biography

Bintu Fatima Tinubu, famously called the Iyalode of Lagos, is a Nigerian businesswoman and politician. LiteNaija states, “She grew up in a politically active family – her father was a prominent member of the Nigerian Youth Movement political party.” She attended Methodist Girls High School in Lagos for her secondary education and, after graduating, studied sociology at the University of Lagos. Bintu was reportedly an active member of several student organizations and was the Social Secretary of the University of Lagos Students’ Union. Tinubu worked briefly as a sociology lecturer at Kwara State College of Education after earning her degree.

Family

Bintu Fatima Tinubu was reportedly born and raised in a politically active family.

Parents

Her father was reportedly a prominent member of the Nigerian Youth Movement political party. There isn’t much information about her mother or details of her upbringing.

Siblings

There isn’t much information about Bintu Fatima Tinubu’s siblings.

Children

With her late husband, K.O Tinubu, Bintu Fatima Tinubu welcomed four children, including Wale Tinubu, a business executive and lawyer, who is the group chief executive of Oando PLC.

Wale Tinubu reportedly began his career with his family law firm, K. O. Tinubu and Co. There; he specialized in corporate and petroleum law. He co-founded Ocean and Oil Limited, an oil company in Nigeria, in 1994. He is married and blessed with children. Wale was called “The King Of African Oil” by Forbes in November 2011. In 2022, he was conferred with the honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) by the Federal Government of Nigeria under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Husband

Bintu Fatima married Alhaji Kafaru Oluwole Tinubu, a.k.a K.O Tinubu. She left her teaching job after their marriage ceremony. K.O Tinubu was a successful businessman and politician. She supported her husband’s political aspirations and showed her support at his campaigns and rallies. He passed on in 2013 after several years of a happy marriage.

K.O Tinubu was a brother to the current president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He paid tribute to his late brother, saying he loved to serve and was passionate about the development of Lagos State. He said, “He rose above self to create a better society. The story of his public service career reads like a book of civic virtue and high purpose. He walked a path that we all must do well to follow and emulate.” The Kafaru Oluwole Tinubu Memorial Mosque was built in his honour.

After her husband’s death, Bintu continued to be an influential figure in the political scene, especially in Lagos State. She has been called a role model for women in politics.

Lifestyle

Bintu Fatima Tinubu is known for her affiliation with APC. She is an active official of the Cosmopolitan Women’s Club, Lagos, where she once served as its President. She is also an active philanthropist and heads the Chief K.O. Tinubu Memorial Foundation, through which she aids women in healthcare, education, etc.

Net Worth

Bintu Fatima Tinubu’s net worth is unknown. Her son, Adewale, is a billionaire.

Cars

Her cars are not listed online.

House

Bintu Fatima Tinubu reportedly lives in Lagos, Nigeria.

Education

Bintu Fatima Tinubu attended Methodist Girls High School in Lagos for her secondary education, and after she graduated, she studied sociology at the University of Lagos. She served as the Social Secretary of the University of Lagos Students’ Union while studying there.