Celebrating Oyo First Lady, Olufunke Makinde As She Hits The Golden Age

Her Excellency, Mrs Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, the unassuming, beautiful wife of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State clocks 50 today and despite that she is the quiet type, she is being celebrated by many far and wide. '50 is Gold and so are you. Happy birthday my beautiful Ominini. I pray that God grants you many more beautiful years. Love you always', those are the words of her husband this morning as he celebrates his wife today.

Rivers state born, Tamunominini Olufunke has been married to Governor Seyi Makinde for about 24 years and their union is blessed with three lovely children. Engineer Seyi Makinde met his wife during his service year in Rivers State.

Though not a typical flamboyant First Lady, Tamunominini is however a strong pillar to her husband. Unlike many First Ladies in Nigeria, she does not run a special office. She is only appointed as Chairperson of Oyo State Agency for Control of HIV/AIDS. Aside that, her main function is being a dutiful wife to her husband and mother of her children.

Tamunominini graduated from Thomas University, Houston , Texas, USA with double first class honours BBA/MBA.

Like her husband, she is also an astute and capable Engineer. In private, she is a serious philanthropist,  known for show compassion to the downtrodden, especially women and children.