"You did not follow money" - Man breaks down in tears as he praises wife who stood by him when he had nothing (Video)

A Nigerian man got very emotional at his wife's birthday celebration as he recounted how she stood by him and supported him when he had nothing.

In a video making the rounds online, the proud husband can be seen fighting back tears while giving a speech at his wife's 40th birthday party.

Showering encomiums on his wife in the presence of family and friends who graced the occasion, the man appreciated his wife for believing in his dream and sticking with him even when he had no money.

He described her as a virtuous woman who stands out among other women. He also thanked her for instilling values in their kds.

"You did not follow money, you folowed a man with a vison, you followed dream. She stood by me, she encouraged me in the middle of the storm. To me that's why you stand out, you stood by me when I had nothing", he said in part.

Watch him speak below,