President Bola Tinubu has issued a heartfelt birthday message to his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday. In the message, he described her as a devoted partner whose patience, courage, and support have been a source of strength throughout their years together. Tinubu expressed his gratitude for Oluremi's companionship, love, and sacrifices, which have sustained their family over the years. He also commended her humanitarian efforts, highlighting her work through the New Era Foundation and the Renewed Hope Initiative.
Tinubu reflected on their journey together, stating that he would make the same choice if given the opportunity to begin life again. He praised Oluremi for standing by him through different seasons of their lives, sharing in both challenges and triumphs. The President quoted a Yoruba saying, "Ìyàwó rere ni adé ọkọ rẹ̀," meaning, "A good wife is her husband's crown," and referred to the biblical description of the virtuous woman in the Book of Proverbs. He said Oluremi had given practical meaning to those words through her commitment to their family and marriage.
The President described Oluremi as his "truest friend and confidante," saying she has consistently offered him honest counsel. He noted that she would often sense when he needed counsel before he asked, and her presence alone was sometimes counsel enough. Tinubu cherished her honesty, saying she would wait until they were alone to tell him what she believed he needed to hear. He also praised her role in their family, saying their children and grandchildren had grown under the influence of her prayers, values, and devotion.
Tinubu paid tribute to Oluremi's humanitarian activities, citing her involvement with the New Era Foundation and the Renewed Hope Initiative. He said her interventions had reached vulnerable groups, including young boys and girls, widows, elderly citizens, and women farmers across the country. The President commended her advocacy for people affected by tuberculosis and other diseases, describing her as a compassionate advocate and determined champion for those in need.
The President noted that Oluremi's compassion had transcended ethnic, regional, and religious boundaries. He said he was aware of the prayers she offered for people whose names she might never know, as well as the assistance she had rendered to people she had never met personally. Tinubu expressed his gratitude for the sacrifices, prayers, and love that have sustained their family over the years.
Tinubu and Oluremi have shared a long journey together, and the President said he had learned the value of having a supportive partner. He recalled the difficult decisions they had discussed over the years and the sacrifices that were often unseen by others. The President said laughter and prayer had helped them through many challenges, and he was grateful for the journey they had shared.
The President concluded his message by reiterating his appreciation for Oluremi's presence in his life. He said she had been a source of counsel and strength, particularly during difficult periods when the future was uncertain. Tinubu's message was a testament to the couple's enduring love and commitment to each other, and he looked forward to many more years together.
Key points
- President Tinubu praises First Lady Oluremi's devotion, patience, and support throughout their years together.
- The President commends Oluremi's humanitarian efforts, highlighting her work through the New Era Foundation and the Renewed Hope Initiative.
- Tinubu says he would make the same choice if given the opportunity to begin life again, grateful for the journey shared with Oluremi.
