President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated his wife, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday, describing her as his “truest friend and confidante” and praising her for standing by him through the different seasons of their lives.
In a heartfelt birthday message titled “I Would Choose the Same Road That Led Me to You,” the President praised Oluremi for her patience, grace, courage, prayers and honest counsel.
“Today, I celebrate the woman who has walked beside me with patience, grace and uncommon courage.”
Tinubu recalled how his wife had stood by him during difficult and uncertain times, saying she often understood what he needed even before he asked.
He also praised her compassion and humanitarian work, highlighting her involvement with the New Era Foundation and the Renewed Hope Initiative, which he said had touched the lives of young people, widows, elderly citizens and women farmers, as well as people affected by tuberculosis and other diseases.
Reflecting on their journey together, Tinubu wrote:
“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 then delivered the central message of his tribute:
“If life returned me to the beginning, I would choose the same road that led me to you. Through every mile, my heart has always remained at home with you.”
The President concluded by thanking his wife for the life and love they have built together and praying for many more years of good health and joy.
“Happy 66th birthday, my darling Oluremi. I pray that God Almighty will grant you many more years in good health and joy.”
