President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday, revealing how the First Lady gives him honest advice behind closed doors and declaring that he would choose her again if he had the opportunity to start life over.

In a personal birthday message published by the State House on Sunday, September 20, 2026, ahead of his wife's birthday on Monday, the President reflected on their years together, describing Oluremi as his closest friend, confidante and a constant source of support.

But beyond the birthday wishes, Tinubu offered a rare glimpse into how his wife speaks to him when the demands of public office give way to their private family life.

According to the President, Oluremi does not hesitate to tell him difficult truths, even when he would prefer not to hear them.

He explained that after demanding days, the First Lady often waits until they are alone before offering her advice, a quality he said he has always appreciated.

Tinubu said his wife sometimes senses when he needs guidance before he asks for it, adding that her presence has provided reassurance during difficult periods.

The President also recalled the challenges they had faced together, including periods of uncertainty when they spent hours discussing difficult decisions and making sacrifices away from public attention.

He said prayer, laughter and his wife's support helped them navigate those experiences.

Reflecting on their marriage, Tinubu declared that he would make the same choice if given another opportunity to begin his life again.

"If life returned me to the beginning, I would choose the same road that led me to you," the President wrote.

Tinubu began the message by affectionately addressing the First Lady as Oluremi mi, before invoking a Yoruba proverb that describes a good wife as her husband's crown.

He also drew on the biblical description of a virtuous woman, saying his wife had demonstrated those qualities throughout their years together.

The President described Oluremi as someone who had shared his personal burdens, offered prayers during uncertain times and provided support even when he struggled to express his concerns.

He also paid tribute to her role in raising their family, saying their children and grandchildren had benefited from her devotion and values.

Beyond their family life, Tinubu highlighted the First Lady's involvement in humanitarian and social welfare initiatives.

He recalled her work through the New Era Foundation during their years in Lagos and her current activities under the Renewed Hope Initiative.

According to the President, those initiatives have provided support to children, widows, elderly people and women involved in farming.

He also praised her advocacy for people affected by tuberculosis and other illnesses, describing her concern for vulnerable people as extending beyond ethnic, regional and religious boundaries.

The birthday message ended with Tinubu thanking his wife for the life they had built together and offering prayers for her continued good health, happiness and long life.

Oluremi Tinubu turns 66 on September 21, 2026, with her husband's birthday message placing their personal relationship, family experiences and her willingness to offer him frank advice at the centre of the celebration.