We’ve Only Raised Our Voices Twice In 40 Years” – Tinubu’s Wife

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has emphasised the importance of faith in sustaining relationships, stating that any relationship built without the knowledge of God is unlikely to endure.

According to Ireporter Online, the First Lady also reflected on her nearly four decades of marriage to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, revealing that she could hardly recall occasions when both of them raised their voices at each other throughout their union.

She made the remarks on Thursday while hosting an interfaith breaking of fast event, which brought together both Iftar and Lenten observances, at the Old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The gathering attracted Christian and Muslim leaders, wives of state governors, female lawmakers, ministers, and other notable women from across the country.

Speaking during the event, the First Lady stressed the need for unity, religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, describing the occasion as an opportunity for women from diverse backgrounds and faiths to come together in harmony.

She noted that the simultaneous observance of Ramadan and the Lent season symbolised a powerful message of unity for the nation, suggesting that it served as a reminder of the need for Nigerians to strengthen bonds across religious divides.

Drawing from her personal experience of being married for almost 40 years to a husband of a different faith, she maintained that religious differences should never be allowed to create divisions among citizens. She explained that mutual respect and maturity have played a key role in maintaining harmony in her marriage.

The First Lady further urged Nigerians to cultivate the fear of God, describing it as a vital principle for building trust, wisdom and integrity in society. She added that fear of God remains essential for guiding personal conduct and interactions with others.

She also encouraged women to take on the responsibility of mentoring younger generations, stressing that experienced individuals have valuable knowledge and wisdom that must be passed on to the youth to help shape a better future for the country.

Also speaking at the event, Professor Ganiyat Adejoke Adesina-Uthman of the National Open University of Nigeria highlighted what she described as a growing trust deficit in public service. Addressing participants on the theme “Serving with excellence, compassion, and integrity in public life,” she emphasised that integrity must remain a fundamental principle in governance and leadership.

The gathering was attended by several prominent figures, including former First Lady Patience Jonathan, the wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima, the wife of former Vice President Amina Sambo, as well as the wife of the Senate President, Ekaette Akpabio, and the wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Fatima Tajudeen Abbas, alongside female members of the National Assembly, judges and ministers.