Nigerian economist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu has described his wife, Awele, as ‘quiet backbone and mom extraordinaire.’

Awele adds a year today.

In an Instagram post on Sunday, the founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation shared a series of family pictures with the caption: “Celebrating Queen of House TOE; my quiet backbone and mom extraordinaire. Happy birthday Awele! ????❤️ #DrMrsTOE #BirthdayGirl #HappyBirthday #SundayMorning #TOEWay #TOEClan.”

Awele Vivian Elumelu, is a medical doctor whom he married in 1993.