The Wife of Nigeria’s Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, has extended her deepest appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and the nation’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, saying she was humbled by the goodwill and support they gave to her on her birthday on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
In a message of appreciation she issued on Wednesday, Mrs Shettima noted with profound gratitude the way she was celebrated by the First family as she clocked the golden age of 50.
She said, “My deepest and most profound gratitude goes to our beloved Father and Leader, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his heartfelt and gracious birthday message. Mr President, your thoughtful and inspiring words have deeply touched my heart and soul. I am truly humbled and honoured by your generous recognition of my modest contributions to the growth and development of our great nation, Nigeria.
“My special and heartfelt appreciation extends to the esteemed First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. I feel profoundly honoured and blessed to be referred to as a ‘Worthy Partner’ in your warm-hearted and uplifting birthday wishes on this remarkable milestone of my life.”
The wife of the Vice President extolled the leadership virtues of the First Lady, saying she would continue to be an extraordinary source of inspiration to her and other women across Nigeria.
Mrs Shettima also extended her appreciation to wives of Governors of the 36 States of the federation, whom she described as her sisters, for also felicitating her on her birthday.
“To my dear sisters and colleagues under the prestigious Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum, I deeply appreciate your genuine love, unwavering support and warm fellowship on this special and memorable day,” said Mrs Shettima.
She also expressed gratitude to wives of the leaders of the National Assembly, the National Council for Women Societies, party stalwarts and numerous well-wishers for celebrating her.
Lateefah Ibrahim