PHOTOS: YOU’VE PROVEN TRUE LOVE, OSINBAJO CELEBRATES WIFE ON 35TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Former Nigeria Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, honored his 35th wedding anniversary with an emotional and heartfelt homage to his wife, Dolapo.
Osinbajo shared his thoughts on their decades-long marriage, emphasizing the breadth of his wife’s contributions to their family and community as well as the depth of her love and devotion.
In an X message laden with gratitude and admiration on Monday, Osinbajo described his wife as the embodiment of selflessness and devotion, saying, “Every year of these 35 years you’ve proved that true love is not a myth or a fanciful phrase—through your willingness to give up everything for me and our children, through your generosity with your time, skills, and great faith by which you have helped us all navigate our sometimes bewildering journeys.”
Lawyer, author, and social activist Dolapo Osinbajo has long been praised for her significant contributions to society.
Her work includes mentoring hundreds of young people, organizing shelters for women in need, hosting national prayer meetings, and even fostering artistic pastimes like gardening and crocheting, according to the commemoration.
Reflecting on her unique blend of personal and societal impact, the former VP added, “In all of this, you’ve written several books, run several national prayer meetings, run shelters for vulnerable women, trained thousands of young people in different skills, crocheted a storm, and developed numerous gardens!”
As he concluded his heartfelt note, Osinbajo expressed his deep gratitude to God for the gift of his wife, affirming his love with the words, “I thank God daily for the gift of you to me. I love you always. Happy 35th Anniversary.”
Nigerians and well-wishers around the world have expressed their respect and attention for the anniversary post.
Many people celebrated the couple’s enduring friendship on social media, calling their relationship an example of cooperation, love, and faith.