On her 36th wedding anniversary, Opunimi Akinkugbe, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Greece, has advised young Nigerians to focus on marrying the right person rather than succumbing to societal pressure to marry quickly.
She got married to her husband, Yinka Akinkugbe, in a ceremony held at the St Cyprians Church, Port Harcourt on September 7, 1985.
Taking to LinkedIn on Tuesday, Mrs. Akinkugbe described marriage as the “most important decision” which ought not to be taken lightly.
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She wrote, “36 years already!
“Today I thank God for my incredible husband and father of our three fabulous children. His calm, his presence, his stoic support, his wisdom and advice, are immeasurable in this challenging new journey that we are on.🙏🏾
“One of the greatest blessings that a woman can have, that makes it possible for her to rise towards fulfilling her potential, is her life partner.
“I always tell our young people who feel intensely the societal pressure about the right time; it’s more about the right person. This is simply the most important decision you will ever make. Give it your best.”