President Bola Ahmed Tinubu serenades wife on her birthday.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu turned from statesman to romantic poet today, pouring his heart out in an emotional tribute to his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as she celebrated her 65th birthday.
In a statement released from the State House, the President described the First Lady as “the love of my life… my confidant, counsellor, and the steady flame illuminating my path.”
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Tinubu’s message was not just a birthday wish but a heartfelt love letter. He recalled their shared journey through political struggles, years of exile, and the weight of leadership, noting that her “quiet strength and enduring grace” have been his anchor through it all.
“You are more than my wife,” the President wrote. “In you, our children and grandchildren see the example of compassion and faith, and in you, our nation sees the true strength of womanhood; resolute yet tender, humble yet unshakably firm.”
Beyond the personal tone, the tribute also underscored the First Lady’s often unseen role in national life. Tinubu said Nigeria owes her a debt of gratitude for the sacrifices she made quietly behind the scenes, carrying burdens without complaint.
“In every sacrifice you made quietly, in every burden you carried without complaint, you have served this country as surely as I have, not from the podium, but from the heart of our home,” he stated.
The statement ended on a deeply romantic note, with the President affirming: “I love you more than ever, and I am blessed every day by your presence. Your love is a treasure I hold dear.”
