President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his wife, Oluremi, on her 66th birthday, describing the First Lady as his “truest friend and confidante” and praising her for standing by him through the different stages of their life together.
Tinubu, in a birthday message posted on his verified X handle on Monday, highlighted Oluremi’s patience, courage, compassion and continued support, saying she had remained a source of strength and counsel during challenging periods.
Key Highlights
- President Tinubu celebrated First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s 66th birthday in a message on X.
- He described her as his “truest friend and confidante” for offering honest counsel.
- Tinubu praised her role in raising their children and grandchildren.
- He highlighted her humanitarian work through the New Era Foundation and the Renewed Hope Initiative.
- The President noted her advocacy for people affected by tuberculosis and other diseases.
- He said her compassion had never recognised boundaries of tribe, region or religion.
The President described her as the woman who had shared his burdens and remained beside him when difficult decisions had to be made.
“Today, I celebrate the woman who has walked beside me with patience, grace and uncommon courage. Àwọn àgbà sọ pé, ‘Íyàwó rere ni adé ọkọ rẹ̀.’ A good wife is her husband’s crown,” Tinubu said.
He said Oluremi had exemplified the qualities associated with a virtuous woman, particularly through her ability to provide understanding and support during difficult moments.
“The burdens that were mine to bear often found their way onto your shoulders. The thoughts I could not put into words somehow found their way to you.
“In difficult times, when the future was uncertain, you stayed calm beside me and prayed with me,” he said.
‘My Truest Friend and Confidante’
Tinubu said his relationship with Oluremi had also been strengthened by her willingness to offer him honest advice, even when such counsel was difficult to hear.
“I call you my truest friend and confidante because you speak the truth plainly, even on the days I would rather not hear it,” the President said.
He also praised her contribution to raising their children and grandchildren, saying the family had been shaped by her values of faith, kindness and devotion.
“Our home bears the lasting imprint of your devotion. Our children and grandchildren have grown beneath the shelter of your prayers. They carry your values of faith and kindness wherever life takes them,” he said.
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Humanitarian Work Through New Era Foundation, Renewed Hope Initiative
Tinubu further highlighted Oluremi’s humanitarian activities, recalling her work through the New Era Foundation and the Renewed Hope Initiative.
According to the President, her efforts have touched the lives of young people, widows, elderly citizens and women farmers across the country.
“From the New Era Foundation during our years in the saddle in Lagos to the Renewed Hope Initiative today, your care has reached many young boys and girls, widows, elderly citizens, and women farmers across the country,” he said.
He also acknowledged her advocacy for people affected by tuberculosis and other diseases, describing her as a compassionate advocate who had remained committed to helping vulnerable people.
Tinubu said Oluremi’s compassion had extended beyond ethnic, regional and religious considerations.
“For you, compassion has never recognised the boundaries of tribe, region or religion,” he said.
‘A Long Journey Teaches a Man the True Value of a Good Partner’
Reflecting on their years together, the President said the challenges, sacrifices and decisions they had faced had strengthened their relationship.
“A long journey teaches a man the true value of a good partner. We have travelled a long road together. I think of the difficult decisions we talked through for hours and the sacrifices no one else saw.
“Laughter and prayer carried us through many of them,” he said.
Tinubu added that if he had the opportunity to live his life again, he would still choose the path that brought him to Oluremi.
“If life returned me to the beginning, I would choose the same road that led me to you. Through every mile, my heart has always remained at home with you,” he said.
The President concluded his tribute by wishing the First Lady many more years of good health and happiness.
“Happy 66th birthday, my darling Oluremi. I pray that God Almighty will grant you many more years in good health and joy,” Tinubu said. Follow us on X for more updates from the Villa.
