President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Mrs Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, MFR, on her 50th birthday on March 22, lauding her as an exceptional daughter of Nigeria with remarkable global influence.

Ndidi Nwuneli’s contributions to transformational leadership are profoundly inspiring, and this milestone celebrates her numerous achievements and the significant positive impact she has made in local and international communities.

President Tinubu commends her decades-long dedication to advancing agriculture, nutrition, social innovation, and women’s empowerment across Africa.

“Ndidi Nwuneli epitomises the pinnacle of Nigerian excellence—purpose-driven, visionary, and committed to enhancing lives on a grand scale. Her work in food systems development and her mentorship of young entrepreneurs embody her unwavering belief in Africa’s potential to lead in sustainable growth,” President Tinubu states.

President Tinubu highlights Mrs Nwuneli’s profound influence through her ventures and platforms, such as Fate Foundation, Sahel Consulting, LEAP Africa, and Nourishing Africa, which she has utilised to shape a generation of innovators and changemakers across the continent.

As she commemorates this golden milestone, the President wishes her continued strength, global impact, and fulfilment in her journey of nation-building and international leadership.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
Information and Strategy
March 22, 2025