Tinubu Honors First Lady Oluremi's 66th Birthday With Public Tribute

President Bola Tinubu released a birthday message on Monday, September 21, 2026, celebrating his wife, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as she turned 66. In the public tribute, the President described her as his "truest friend and confidante," underscoring her role in sustaining him through the demands of both personal and public life.

The President's message emphasized the partnership they have maintained over decades. He reflected that if given the chance to retrace his steps, he would choose the same path that brought him to her, stating that his heart has remained centered on their home throughout the journey.

Tinubu highlighted her qualities of patience, courage, compassion, and honesty as foundational to their relationship. Beyond personal attributes, the President acknowledged the First Lady's contributions through her humanitarian initiatives and advocacy work.

According to the message, Oluremi has not only stood alongside him during moments of triumph but has also shared the weight of his responsibilities during challenging periods, offering counsel when decisions weighed heavily on them both. The birthday tribute was issued across multiple platforms, reaching Nigerians through verified channels.

The message reflected the President's public recognition of spousal support as integral to his capacity to serve the nation, a sentiment he conveyed through a distinctly personal rather than formal tone.