“Life at Aso Rock lonely”: First Lady Reflects on Presidency and Life of Service
- Senator Oluremi Tinubu has revealed that life inside the Aso Rock Presidential Villa can feel “quite secluded,” prompting her to deepen her outreach to young women
- In her newly released memoir, The Journey of Grace, the First Lady shares how her spiritual journey and philanthropic work evolved alongside her husband's rise to the presidency
- Through initiatives like DOZ Ministries and her podcast The Conversation, she continues to mentor young women navigating life’s crossroads
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, has described life inside the Aso Rock Presidential Villa as “quite secluded,” prompting her to deepen her philanthropic engagement with young women.
This revelation was made in her newly released memoir, The Journey of Grace: Giving Thanks in All Things, a 52-page publication unveiled to mark her 65th birthday and made available to The PUNCH.
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The memoir, structured into five chapters covering the years 2021 to 2025, chronicles Mrs Tinubu’s spiritual evolution alongside her husband’s ascent to the presidency. The foreword was penned by Dr Folashade Olukoya of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries.
In the book, Mrs Tinubu wrote, “Life at the (Resident) Presidential Villa can be quite secluded. So getting busy when I do not have much to do, Daughters of Zelophehad Ministries came quite handy.”
DOZ ministries and the birth of “the Conversation” podcast
During this period of transition, the First Lady said she launched her first podcast under the Daughters of Zelophehad (DOZ) Ministries, which later evolved into a monthly broadcast aimed at young ladies and married women. She noted, “Sometimes, I record episodes ahead, and some friends of like minds join some of our recordings.”
Mrs Tinubu explained that the initiative was a fulfilment of a personal vow she made to God: that if her husband became President, she would continue to speak to young women. She emphasised the importance of maintaining a clear boundary between faith and politics, stating, “Scriptural things are not political, there should always be a straight line differentiating both sides.”
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Before 2023, she had visited several universities to engage female students “at the crossroads of life trying to understand the true meaning of their purpose.” The podcast, titled The Conversation, was designed to be concise and accessible. “Our young people get distracted easily,” she observed.
Tinubu family’s transition to Aso Rock presidential villa
Following President Bola Tinubu’s inauguration on 29 May 2023, the First Family did not immediately relocate to the Presidential Villa. According to *The PUNCH*, they spent over a month outside the main residence. Initially, President Tinubu operated from Defence House, the traditional residence for Presidents-Elect. He later moved into the Glass House within the Villa due to ongoing renovation works on the primary residence.
Mrs Tinubu’s memoir offers a rare glimpse into the personal and spiritual dimensions of Nigeria’s First Lady, highlighting her commitment to youth mentorship and her efforts to remain purpose-driven amid the solitude of presidential life.
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First lady forgives betrayal during 2023 election
Legit.ng earlier reported that Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has revealed that she has forgiven those who betrayed her husband, President Bola Tinubu, during the contentious 2023 general elections.
The disclosure was made in her newly released memoir, The Journey of Grace: Giving Thanks in All Things, which was published to mark her 65th birthday. In the 52-page book, Mrs Tinubu stated that she holds no grudge against anyone and has chosen peace over resentment.
Source: Legit.ng
