“The grandchildren, in particular, are the ones I find most interesting. This is because I marvel at God’s work when I watch my granddaughter exhibit some of my characteristics and my grandson behave like his uncle. I just say that God is wonderful.”

school. That bond has remained till today. I am their confidant; there’s nothing they cannot talk to me about. We are more or less like friends. Two are presently married. I have four grandchildren whose company I enjoy.

I was lucky enough to start well as I didn’t work for about seven years. I just engaged in motherhood duties. That helped me to lay a strong foundation. Presently, there is no problem with balancing because they are all grown up. Generally, you have to give everything equity. For me, family comes first. Back then, Monday to Friday was busy for everyone in the house, but at weekends we would have something to do as a family. Actually, when we were much younger (my husband and I), we would go out every Saturday with friends and have our fun, but now, if we are both in town, we just go out to some place to relax. And if the whole family is in town, we use that opportunity to have breakfast every Sunday.

My greatest joy derives from a very strong family union. I have known my husband for many years now, and my children are all doing well. The grandchildren, in particular, are the ones I find most interesting. This is because I marvel at God’s work when I watch my granddaughter exhibit some of my characteristics and my grandson behave like his uncle. I just say that God is wonderful. Blood is very strong. I just take delight in having a peaceful home.

I have spent most of my life supporting him. I didn’t work for some years. While he was working I was taking care of the home. My husband and I are more of friends, and I think that is what makes my marriage strong. We both went to a Catholic school. I was at the girls’ section while he was at the boys’. We had activities together, but as time went on we started seeing that some were more of your friends than others. And we just found ourselves going to the same university. We picked up from there.

The children and the fact that he is a father are wonderful gifts. My husband is a friend, confidant and companion; name it all. He is also someone who loves to care for people.

In the Catholic school we had reverend sisters. The only time my father took me to school was to hand me over to the sisters so they could take good care of me and help me in acquiring the skills a child would get from her mother. And they did that. They taught me many aspects of life: how to cook, how to bake, clean, do my homework, and even how to live a proper life.

So I will say that Sisters Ailbe and Karmel are my role models. They were from Ireland. Aunty Kunle, who lived in Ibadan, was also my role model.

I love to wear things that will make me comfortable, as well as fit into an occasion. So I find it hard to wear an evening gown during the day even though people do it, or wear it to church. Also, for me it’s not about being overdressed but dressing in a tasteful manner.

Well, I really don’t know because I don’t keep to any routine. Sometimes when I get home and I am very tired, I just wash off my make-up and off to bed. I think it could be genetic because until my father died he never had one wrinkle, and he was 74 years old. I think it’s inherited. It is also my lifestyle.

Balancing career with motherhood Mode of relaxation

My greatest joy How I support my husband

How I met him Most precious gift from him Role models Definition of fashion style Secret behind my youthful look

Legacy

I want to be known as a woman who contributed to the culture sector at the time when there was little attention. I added my voice to say that Nigeria should pay attention to this sector, which can increase the country’s GDP and create employment.