President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Professor Mary Lar, renowned educationist and former Nigerian ambassador to the Netherlands, on her 90th birthday.

In a statement released on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Prof. Lar for her pioneering contributions to education, diplomacy, and national development.

Born on May 15, 1935, in Langtang, Plateau State, Prof. Lar is celebrated for her lifelong commitment to teaching and mentoring countless Nigerian students.

She began her career in government secondary schools before transitioning to academia, where she became the first female professor from Northern Nigeria—a milestone that opened doors for many others.

Tinubu also commended her service as Nigeria’s ambassador to the Netherlands and her support during the tenure of her late husband,  the first civilian governor of Plateau State, Solomon Lar.

Describing her as a “pace-setter and dedicated nation-builder,” the President applauded Prof. Lar’s lasting impact on Nigeria’s educational and diplomatic sectors.

“The President wished her continued good health and a long life, and hoped that she would remain a source of inspiration through her community service and mentorship,” it added.