Nyesom Wike, Governor of Rivers state and his wife, Justice Suzzette Wike, celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary yesterday.TVC reports that his wife shared her romantic and powerful message to him with the public. See an excerpt from her message below…
“It’s funny how life sometimes takes us where we never plan or expect to go. For three years, we sat in the same lecture rooms and halls but never passed a word between each other.
It was only after I chanced upon his law note books in the possession of a mutual classmate that everything changed.
At that time, the law books in our library were expired and in most cases not available and we had to find other means to report our Nigerian case law. Most of us resorted to copying from others who had lawyer friends they visited in chambers and while there, used their law reports/books.
It surprised me then, to realize that he was indeed a serious minded student and not as I had earlier perceived. His notes were up to date as he took time to report more cases than were cited by our lecturers, which necessarily meant better grades if you can put them all down in your answer sheets during tests and examinations.
I immediately coveted that notebook and pleaded with my classmate to loan me the book after she had finished, promising to return it in two days. She refused. Another request with the promise to return it in one day as I was prepared to sit up all night copying those cases, was declined . My last plea to photocopy the notebook and return it immediately fell on deaf ears. She told me to seek the permission of the owner, with the belief that I wouldn’t dare.
And of course, she was right to think that as she knew that we had never once spoken to each other. At that point, I inquired from her, his name. She replied simply: “Wike”. I wondered how odd that name sounded as I’d never heard it before. I also wondered how to approach him as I believed that he disliked me as much as I did him.
But the desire to have that fully loaded note book was too strong. I could not give up without at least, making an attempt. As he passed by us, I called his name as I had just learnt: “excuse me, Wike”. He froze and I noticed his shock and disbelief. I started putting my words together, expecting him to scowl at me, thinking in his head – “Oh! So you have decided to talk to me now that you need my notebook eh?
He didn’t let me complete my request. He caught the drift so fast and he spoke to our mutual classmate, telling her to give me his note book after she had finished with it and he walked off. It was now my turn to be in shock! After I recovered, I started putting the heat on our classmate to give me the book asap.
One borrowed book led to another and yet another borrowed book and soon after, we became friends. I got to see the hardworking, focused, studios and serious minded person he was and still is. Before long, there was a marriage proposal. I declined as I didn’t see myself as the marrying kind but he wouldn’t give up.
You promised to give me the world at that time but you have given me much more than I could have ever asked for. Our three adorable children are a testimony to that fact and I can’t tell you enough, how fulfilled I feel.
Happy 17th Marriage Anniversary to you, my love. May we forever stay young in each others eyes.”
She also wrote advising the younger generations who have skewed perceptions about marriage. The first lady advised them to make the right decision about marriage, stating that marriage in itself doesn’t make you happy, one has to work to make one’s marriage a happy one.
She also said that marriage is not what you get. Marriage is what you bring, what you give and what you do. She further likened marriage to an empty box that couples should labour to fill up with all the good things they want. Friendship, understanding, respect, love, etc.
Her wise words continued, as she encouraged couples to practice the art and form the habit of giving, loving, serving, forgiving, rewarding, praising, and just keeping the marriage box full. She challenged the entire public to work harder at achieving happier marriages, saying that it will lead to more harmonious homes and communities and eventually a more prosperous and peaceful Rivers State.
Happy 17th anniversary to them.
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Happy anniversary