PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Florence Ita Giwa, a prominent politician, on her 80th birthday.

Senator Ita Giwa served as Senator for the Cross River South Senatorial District of Cross River State from 1999 to 2003.

The President in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said he joined the family and friends of Ita Giwa to celebrate this milestone and acknowledges her decades of service to the nation.

Tinubu described Senator Ita Giwa as a resilient and courageous Nigerian who broke the political glass ceiling, serving as NRC chairman for Delta State and was elected a member of the Federal House of Representatives (1992–93).

He stated that Ita Giwa, fondly called Mama Bakassi for her impassioned advocacy for the area, charted a hitherto less-travelled path and set an example for other women.

The President commended the former Senator for her contributions to policy, law-making, and the political development of Nigeria.

President Tinubu wished her continued good health and strength.