Yes — Bola Tinubu formally eulogised his son Seyi Tinubu on the occasion of his 40th birthday. State House Abuja+2ThisDayLive+2
In a public statement released through the Presidency on October 12, 2025, the President wrote:
“My Dear Son, Today, as you turn forty, I thank Almighty God for your life and the man you have become. You have walked your path with focus, courage, and humility… From an early age, you have shown determination and a desire to create and lead. I have watched you turn ideas into institutions and challenges into opportunities…” State House Abuja+1
The statement emphasised Seyi’s character—discipline, integrity, service—and expressed pride in the family for the person Seyi has become and the family he is building
The Statement
On October 12, 2025, the official website of the Nigerian Presidency published a press release titled “PRESIDENT TINUBU EULOGISES SON, SEYI, AS HE CLOCKS 40.” State House Abuja+2News Diary Online+2
In the statement Tinubu wrote:
“My Dear Son,
Today, as you turn forty, I thank Almighty God for your life and the man you have become. You have walked your path with focus, courage, and humility, and you have done so with a heart that seeks to build, serve, and uplift others. … From an early age, you have shown determination and a desire to create and lead. I have watched you turn ideas into institutions and challenges into opportunities. … Forty is a special age. It bridges youthful drive and the more profound wisdom that life brings. … Our entire family is proud of you. … May God bless you with wisdom, good health, and peace.
Happy 40th Birthday, my son. You have made us proud, and I know you will continue to make Nigeria proud.
Your Dad,
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Aso Villa, Abuja
October 12, 2025.” State House Abuja
📌 Context & Additional Notes
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The release was published via the official State House website, confirming its authenticity as a message from the President’s office. State House Abuja+1
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The statement highlights Seyi Tinubu’s age (40), his perceived character (focus, humility, service), his family status (husband, father), and his role in business and society. State House Abuja+1
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The message also implicitly positions the birthday observance as both a private family milestone and a public affirmation of the Tinubu family’s contributions and values.
PRESIDENT TINUBU EULOGISES SON, SEYI, AS HE CLOCKS 40
Seyi Tinubu — timeline of public roles, business affiliations, and 40th-birthday activity (sourced)
Basic facts / bio (publicly stated)
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Full name: Oluwaseyi (Seyi) Tinubu.
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Date of birth: October 13, 1985 (widely reported).
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Education (reported): Business degree from the University of Maryland; LLB from the University of Buckingham; called to the Nigerian Bar in 2013 (biographical pages). Seyi Tinubu+1
Major public roles & business affiliations
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Co-Founder & CEO — Loatsad Promomedia Ltd
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Seyi Tinubu is publicly listed as the CEO and co-founder of Loatsad Promomedia, an out-of-home (OOH) advertising and digital signage company operating in Nigeria. The company provides outdoor advertising and digital content solutions to corporate clients. Multiple profiles and interviews reference his leadership role. ThisDayLive+1
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Chairman / Patron — Sporting & Social Initiatives
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Public profiles note involvement in sports and social initiatives, including patronage of a polo team (STL Polo team referenced in public bios) and other civic engagements. Entrepreneur
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Founder / Patron — Noella Foundation (philanthropy)
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Seyi is identified in local coverage as founder or patron behind Noella Foundation (named for his daughter), which reportedly focuses on girl-child education, healthcare, youth empowerment, and poverty-alleviation activities. Vanguard and social posts describe Noella Foundation activities. Vanguard News+1
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Board & Speaking Engagements — Civic / Global Forums
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He appears in profiles and Concordia/industry listings as a speaker or member of business forums and occasionally participates in panels highlighting entrepreneurship and youth engagement. Concordia+1
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Note: Most corporate and biographical details above come from company bios, Concordia profile pages, authored columns, and interviews. Those are standard public sources but are company-supplied profiles (i.e., self-reported in many cases). Seyi Tinubu+1
Selected verified media coverage of roles & public profile
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ThisDay (profile pieces, 2025) — profiles Seyi as CEO of Loatsad and highlights his business and civic work. ThisDayLive+1
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Entrepreneur.com — contributor profile and bylines mention his business work and thought pieces. Entrepreneur
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Vanguard (2023 profile) — background on entrepreneurship and Noella Foundation philanthropic activities. Vanguard News
Verified activity & coverage around his 40th birthday (October 2025)
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Official presidential eulogy / statement
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The Presidency (statehouse.gov.ng) published a formal birthday message from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praising his son Seyi on October 12, 2025. The press release uses the phrase “I thank Almighty God for your life…” and is posted on the official State House site. State House Abuja
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Philanthropic birthday activities (reported on social media and local outlets)
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Distribution / charity events — multiple social posts and reels (Project Beyond, local Instagram accounts) show or describe birthday-linked philanthropic acts: visits to Modupe Cole Child Care Home, distribution to indigent persons, provision of free GCE forms, and adult-education graduations associated with his birthday events. These appear in on-the-ground social posts and local reporting. Instagram+2Instagram+2
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Public celebrations & tributes
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Numerous public congratulations appear across mainstream outlets and social media (ThisDay, ThisNation, Instagram tributes, and other outlets ran birthday features describing events and tributes). This coverage emphasizes both family celebrations and the charitable spin to the anniversary. ThisDayLive+2Instagram+2
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Quick annotated timeline (concise)
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1985 — Born (October 13). Seyi Tinubu
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2000s — Education: University of Maryland (Business undergrad), later LLB at University of Buckingham; called to Bar (2013 reports). Seyi Tinubu+1
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2010s → 2020s — Co-founds and grows Loatsad Promomedia into an outdoor-advertising firm; becomes publicly visible in business and philanthropic circles. Concordia+1
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2023–2025 — Media profiles highlight philanthropic work (Noella Foundation) and growing public profile; speaking engagements and business profiles in Entrepreneur and Concordia. Vanguard News+1
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Oct 12–13, 2025 — Turns 40; State House publishes presidential eulogy; multiple philanthropic birthday events reported on social media and local press (distribution to child care home, free GCE forms, adult class graduations). State House Abuja+1
Notes on sources & verification
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Official confirmation: The State House press release is a primary source for the President’s statement; see the State House page. State House Abuja
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Company / personal bios: Loatsad and Seyi’s personal website and Concordia pages provide professional details; these are authoritative for roles but are self-reported. Seyi Tinubu+1
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Media & social evidence for birthday philanthropy: Instagram reels, local reporting (ThisDay, Vanguard), and social posts show and describe charitable activities tied to his 40th birthday; social posts are useful primary evidence but should be corroborated if you need formal verification (e.g., photos with timestamps or organizational press releases). Instagram+2Instagram+2