‘Nigeria owes you’ — President Tinubu’s love letter to First Lady Remi Tinubu on her 65th birthday

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated first lady Oluremi Tinubu as she celebrates her 65th birthday.

In a message on Sunday, the president described his wife as the love of his life, adding that her quiet strength and enduring grace “have been my steadying anchor”.

He praised her for standing firmly by his side with patience and devotion, through long years of struggle and political exile, to leadership responsibilities.

The president also lauded her role beyond her family duties, highlighting her compassion, faith, and impact on Nigerians.

Read the letter below..

Oluremi Mi,

As you celebrate your 65th birthday today, I honour not only the love of my life, but also a woman whose quiet strength and enduring grace have been my steadying anchor. Through every season, from the long years of struggle and political exile, to leadership responsibilities, you have stood firmly by my side with dignity, patience, and devotion that words can scarcely express.

You are more than my wife. You are my confidant, counsellor, and the steady flame illuminating my path. 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.

Nigeria owes you more than many will ever know. 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.

Today, as your husband, I thank God for your life, health, and unwavering love. As your President, I salute you as the First Lady whose warmth and empathy continue to touch millions of lives across our land. And as your lifelong companion, I say that I love you more than ever, and am blessed every day by your presence. Your love is a treasure I hold dear.

Happy 65th birthday, Oluremi. May the years ahead be filled with joy, peace, and the fulfilment you so richly deserve.

-Bola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,

Presidential Villa,

Abuja

September 21, 2025