President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his wife, Oluremi, on her 66th birthday, praising her for her patience, courage, faith, and compassion. In a birthday message, Tinubu described Oluremi as his "truest friend and confidante" and thanked her for standing by him through the difficult and demanding seasons of their life together. He said her support had been central to the life they had built together.
Tinubu recalled the Yoruba saying, "Ìyàwó rere ni adé ọkọ rẹ̀", which translates to "A good wife is her husband's crown". He said Oluremi had given this word true meaning in his life, standing by his side through every season. The President said the burdens he carried had often been shared by his wife, while thoughts he could not express had somehow been understood by her.
The President described Oluremi as the person who understood him most deeply, saying she often knew when he needed counsel before he asked for it. He praised her for her willingness to tell him difficult truths, describing her as his "truest friend and confidante". Tinubu said he valued her honesty, recalling that she would often wait until they were alone after a demanding day before telling him what he needed to hear.
Tinubu also highlighted Oluremi's role in their family, saying their children and grandchildren had grown under the influence of her prayers and values. He said their home bore the lasting imprint of her devotion, and that their children and grandchildren carried her values of faith and kindness wherever life took them.
Beyond her role within the family, Tinubu acknowledged his wife's public humanitarian activities. He recalled her involvement with the New Era Foundation during their years in Lagos and her current work through the Renewed Hope Initiative. The President praised her advocacy for people affected by tuberculosis and other diseases, describing her as "a compassionate advocate and a determined champion".
Tinubu said his wife's compassion extended beyond ethnic, regional, and religious boundaries. He reflected on their years together, saying their journey had been marked by difficult decisions, sacrifices, and moments when laughter and prayer helped them through challenging periods. The President said he would make the same choice if given the opportunity to start life again.
The President concluded his message by thanking Oluremi for the life and love they had built together and praying for her continued health and happiness. He prayed that God Almighty would grant her many more years in good health and joy, and that the years ahead would bring her the same comfort and happiness she had so freely given to him and many others.
Key points
- President Tinubu praises wife Oluremi on her 66th birthday
- Tinubu describes Oluremi as his "truest friend and confidante"
- Oluremi praised for her humanitarian activities and compassion
