Precious Nwonu, Enugu
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his wife, Oluremi, on her 66th birthday, describing the First Lady as his “truest friend and confidante.”
Tinubu, in a birthday message shared on his verified X account on Monday, praised his wife for her patience, courage, compassion and unwavering support throughout their years together.
The President said Oluremi had remained by his side through different phases of his life, sharing his burdens and offering counsel during challenging periods.
“Today, I celebrate the woman who has walked beside me with patience, grace and uncommon courage. Àwọn àgbà sọ pé, ‘Ìyàwó rere ni adé ọkọ rẹ̀.’ A good wife is her husband’s crown,” Tinubu wrote.
He said Oluremi had exemplified the qualities of a virtuous woman and remained a source of strength and understanding to him.
According to him, she often carried some of his burdens and understood concerns he was unable to express in words.
“In difficult times, when the future was uncertain, you stayed calm beside me and prayed with me,” the President said.
Tinubu described the First Lady as someone who was willing to give him honest advice, even when it 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,” he said.
The President also praised Oluremi for her contribution to raising their children and grandchildren, saying her commitment to faith and kindness had left a lasting influence on the family.
“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.
Tinubu further highlighted his wife’s humanitarian activities, citing her work through the New Era Foundation and the Renewed Hope Initiative.
He said the initiatives had touched the lives of young people, widows, elderly citizens and women farmers in different parts of the country.
“Nigerians know you for your compassion, kindness, generosity of spirit and steadfast faith. I have watched you touch lives quietly and consistently, offering hope and support to those in need,” Tinubu said.
The President also acknowledged Oluremi’s advocacy for people affected by tuberculosis and other health challenges, describing her as a committed advocate for vulnerable Nigerians.
He said her humanitarian work had remained independent of ethnic, regional or religious considerations.
“For you, compassion has never recognised the boundaries of tribe, region or religion,” he said.
Reflecting on their years together, Tinubu said the challenges, sacrifices and difficult 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,” he said.
He added that prayer and laughter had helped them through difficult periods.
The President concluded his tribute by saying he would make the same choice if given another opportunity to live his life.
“If life returned me to the beginning, I would choose the same road that led me to you. Through every mile