Tinubu hails wife, Oluremi, as First Lady turns 66

​Tinubu also asserted that Oluremi, through her behaviour, gave practical meaning to the biblical description of a “virtuous woman”.

​By Kehinde Okeowo

​President Bola Tinubu has taken to social media to celebrate his wife and Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi, who recently turned 66.

​He shared the birthday tribute, describing her as his “truest friend and confidante”, on Monday via a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle.

​Oluremi Tinubu, a former federal lawmaker, was born in Ogun State on September 21, 1960, to a Yoruba father and an Itsekiri mother from Delta State.

​Hailing his wife as she turned a year older, Tinubu praised her patience, courage, compassion, and unwavering support throughout their years together.

​Describing the former Senator as the woman who has stood by him through the different seasons of his life, the President noted that she has shared his burdens and provided counsel during difficult moments.

​“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 said.

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​He went on to assert that Oluremi, through her behaviour, gave practical meaning to the biblical description of a virtuous woman, adding that she has remained a source of strength and understanding to him.

​“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 stated.

​Reflecting on their years together, Tinubu said their shared experiences, including difficult decisions and sacrifices, 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.