By Firstweekly
In the heart of Lagos many decades ago, a young man with dreams larger than the city’s skyline found a rare jewel in a woman named Oluremi. She was graceful, steady, and full of faith—qualities that captivated Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the very beginning.
Their love story was not written in ease or luxury, but in long years of sacrifice, endurance, and a shared vision of tomorrow. When political storms raged, and exile threatened to dim hope, it was Remi who became the quiet flame burning at Bola’s side. She did not raise her voice in rallies, nor did she occupy the headlines. Instead, she carried her husband’s burdens silently, lending him courage with her patience and strength with her devotion.
For Bola, Remi was more than a wife. She was his confidant when the world turned hostile, his counsellor when decisions weighed heavily, and his anchor when ambition seemed to pull him too far from home. In her, their children and grandchildren discovered the example of true womanhood—gentle yet firm, humble yet unyielding.
As Bola’s journey rose from the struggles of opposition politics to the seat of Nigeria’s presidency, one constant remained: Remi’s enduring grace. While he stood before the nation, she held the heart of their home. Every quiet sacrifice she made, every smile she offered amidst uncertainty, became part of Nigeria’s own history—an unseen contribution to the country’s destiny.
On the morning of her 65th birthday, Bola looked upon her not just as the First Lady of Nigeria, but as the love of his life. To him, she was still the woman whose presence had brightened his youth, whose laughter had softened his trials, and whose love continued to enrich his days.
“Oluremi,” he whispered with affection, “you are my steady flame.”
And so, in a world where power often overshadows tenderness, their story remained a testimony—that love, rooted in faith, sacrifice, and companionship, could endure every season.
For Bola, the years had only deepened his devotion. For Remi, the years had only proven her strength.
- Culled from: Firstweekly magazine
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