37 years after, Rotimi and Betty Akeredolu wax stronger in love

By virtue of their status as the number one couple of
the Sunshine State, Ondo, Governor Rotimi Odunayo Akeredolu and his
wife, Betty, are respectable couple whose positions are very much
enviable.

However, the journey to their present status was not a roller
coaster but one that is characterised with a lot of perseverance,
sacrifice, dedication, commitment and above all, true love that
defiled ethnic barrier. Also the fact that Betty is even older
would have stopped them from becoming husband and wife.

Love at first sight aptly describes the coming together of
Rotimi and Betty according to the narration of the First Lady in
one of her interviews. Betty revealed she fell in love with her
husband upon sighting his broad shoulders. In her word, ‘I fell for
his broad shoulders’. She said. Young and beautiful Igbo lady,
Betty, a fresh graduate of University of Nigeria, Nsukka, was
working in the Federal Department of Fisheries when her path
crossed with that of Rotimi, who was at that time a corps member
serving in Enugu State.

What was thought to have been mere attraction or infatuation
between them grew to become real that it eventually snowballed into
marriage despite all odds. On April, 18, 1981, Rotimi and Betty
signed the dotted lines to become husband and wife. With three
children to show for the union and grandchildren, it has been 37
years of undying love and togetherness between the first couple of
Ondo State.

Governor Akeredolu has unapologetically and unrepentantly
displayed his love for the wife; the wife too has ceaselessly stood
by her husband even in his struggle for power that eventually
yielded desired result after initial unsuccessful attempt. As the
First Lady of the state, Betty has also played a very appreciable
role complimenting the efforts of the governor. In the same vein,
her campaign against breast cancer is being celebrated far and
wide. Even her husband’s giant strides in Ondo State are also
getting accolades.

By virtue of their status as the number one couple of
the Sunshine State, Ondo, Governor Rotimi Odunayo Akeredolu and his
wife, Betty, are respectable couple whose positions are very much
enviable.

However, the journey to their present status was not a roller
coaster but one that is characterised with a lot of perseverance,
sacrifice, dedication, commitment and above all, true love that
defiled ethnic barrier. Also the fact that Betty is even older
would have stopped them from becoming husband and wife.

Love at first sight aptly describes the coming together of
Rotimi and Betty according to the narration of the First Lady in
one of her interviews. Betty revealed she fell in love with her
husband upon sighting his broad shoulders. In her word, ‘I fell for
his broad shoulders’. She said. Young and beautiful Igbo lady,
Betty, a fresh graduate of University of Nigeria, Nsukka, was
working in the Federal Department of Fisheries when her path
crossed with that of Rotimi, who was at that time a corps member
serving in Enugu State.

What was thought to have been mere attraction or infatuation
between them grew to become real that it eventually snowballed into
marriage despite all odds. On April, 18, 1981, Rotimi and Betty
signed the dotted lines to become husband and wife. With three
children to show for the union and grandchildren, it has been 37
years of undying love and togetherness between the first couple of
Ondo State.

Governor Akeredolu has unapologetically and unrepentantly
displayed his love for the wife; the wife too has ceaselessly stood
by her husband even in his struggle for power that eventually
yielded desired result after initial unsuccessful attempt. As the
First Lady of the state, Betty has also played a very appreciable
role complimenting the efforts of the governor. In the same vein,
her campaign against breast cancer is being celebrated far and
wide. Even her husband’s giant strides in Ondo State are also
getting accolades.