The Abia State Government has announced that Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will visit the state on Friday, May 23, to officially launch her humanitarian outreach programme.
The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, made this known during a media briefing, adding that the First Lady will be accompanied by a high-profile delegation, including the wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima.
“Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti, will be playing host to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CoN, who will be on hand to launch her Initiative to Support Vulnerable Persons in the state,” the Commissioner stated.
The outreach, according to Kanu, will be centred on supporting vulnerable groups in Abia through the distribution of essential items.
“It will be a food outreach and it will involve the distribution of food items and other materials to vulnerable people in the state,” the Commissioner noted.
According to the Abia State Information Commissioner, “this event underscores the commitment of both the Federal and Abia State Governments to strengthening social welfare and improving the living conditions of the underprivileged in the region.”
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday night announced a donation of N100 million on behalf of her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) to the Five Cowries Arts Education Initiative, in a significant boost to efforts aimed at enhancing creative education for Nigerian children.
The donation was unveiled during a Charity Gala Night organised by the Spouses of Heads of Mission in Nigeria at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, in support of the arts-based educational programme.
“On behalf of the Renewed Hope Initiative, we pledge N100 million in support of the Five Cowries Arts Education Initiative. Your support will help unlock the creativity, talent, and potential of countless Nigerian children who deserve the opportunity to thrive and succeed”, the First Lady declared to thunderous applause.
Commending the work of the Spouses of Heads of Mission in Nigeria, Senator Tinubu expressed deep appreciation for their service and commitment to the country’s most vulnerable.
“Your decision to use your time in Nigeria not just to accompany your spouses, but to actively serve and empower the most vulnerable in our society, is encouraging and well-appreciated. You are no longer just on official assignment in our country, but worthy partners in progress”, she said.
She also lauded the founder of the Five Cowries initiative, Ms. Polly Alakija, for her decades-long dedication to arts and education in Nigeria.
“I applaud the vision and dedication behind the Five Cowries Arts Education Initiative. Ms. Polly Alakija has dedicated over three decades of experience in the arts and education to nurturing our future generation,” Senator Tinubu noted.
Linking the initiative’s goals to her own longstanding advocacy in education, the First Lady reiterated her belief that “education is the foundation for true national development,” and highlighted several of the RHI’s interventions since its inception in 2023 under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Among these interventions, she listed scholarships, bursaries, and infrastructural investments.
“Through partnerships with AUDA-NEPAD, forty-three students are currently enrolled at the African School of Economics,” she said, adding that another seven students have been sponsored to study in Belarus, while 47 indigent students across Nigeria now benefit from annual scholarships worth N1 million each.
She further disclosed that 5,100 bursary awards have been disbursed to female students in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education, and that 40 Alternative High Schools for Girls have been established in collaboration with UBEC.
“These schools provide a second opportunity for girls and young women who have dropped out due to early pregnancy or child marriage to go back to school, acquire skills, and advance their educational goals,” she explained.
In addition to infrastructure and scholarships, the First Lady emphasized RHI’s attention to basic education support and menstrual hygiene.
“We have distributed over two million exercise books to public primary and junior secondary students nationwide. €We also recently launched ‘Flow with Confidence,’ which provides a year’s supply of disposable menstrual pads to girls in rural communities,” she said.
The First Lady called on individuals and organizations to contribute to the Five Cowries initiative, saying, “Whether through financial donations, advocacy, or partnerships, your support will make a difference.”
The gala, attended by dignitaries, diplomats, and advocates of arts and education, was a celebration of collaboration across borders for the common goal of uplifting Nigerian youth.
Senator Tinubu closed her remarks with gratitude. “I thank the Spouses of Heads of Mission in Nigeria, especially the organizing committee, for this laudable event. God bless you all as you give. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
Spouse of the High Commissioner of Jamaica and representative of the event organizers, Lucrecia Downer, explained that the gala aimed to raise additional funds to strengthen art education across the country.
Earlier, Alakija, co-founder and CEO of the Five Cowries Arts Education Initiative, shared her vision to expand art education across Africa, emphasising the transformative power of creativity in learning.
She highlighted that arts and culture should not be exclusive to the privileged but accessible to all children, as they foster essential soft skills, resilience, and community development.
Drawing from her upbringing steeped in arts and culture, Ms. Alakija expressed her commitment to bringing joy and opportunity to children through creative education, which she believes is foundational for personal and national growth.
Ms. Alakija also announced a new partnership with the National Gallery of Art to support its Saturday Club, aiming to make Nigerian art accessible to all children, including those out of school.
She recounted a touching story of a community leader who credited his primary school art teacher with teaching him life-changing perspectives through drawing.
Urging attendees to invest in Nigeria’s children, she thanked the organising committee, her dedicated team, and supporters for their unwavering commitment to the initiative’s success.
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has underscored the critical role of education in national development, declaring that a well-educated population is the foundation for a prosperous and progressive society.
Speaking in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the management of Merck Foundation, a Germany-based philanthropic organisation, Senator Tinubu emphasized that no society can truly advance without prioritising education.
She reaffirmed commitment to expanding scholarship opportunities for Nigerian youth, noting that education remains a top priority for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“I believe once you have an educated population, the country will grow in bounds. It would be a disaster to hand over the future to an uneducated generation,” the First Lady stated.
Tinubu’s remarks were delivered as she received the honour of being named the “More Than A Mother” Campaign Ambassador by Merck Foundation.
According to a statement on Wednesday evening by her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi,
The designation recognised the First Lady’s longstanding advocacy for women’s empowerment, education, and reproductive health across Nigeria and Africa.
In her address, the First Lady highlighted key interventions of her pet project, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), particularly in the education sector.
She noted that RHI has already facilitated scholarship schemes and learning support for underprivileged students nationwide, with plans to broaden the reach and impact in the months ahead.
Commending Merck Foundation for its extensive support in both the health and education sectors, Senator Tinubu praised the organization’s efforts in providing scholarships for Nigerian students to study medicine, with a focus on reproductive and fertility health.
“Infertility and the stigma surrounding it are still significant issues in Africa,” she noted, stressing the need for holistic approaches to education that incorporate health and gender awareness.
Merck Foundation Chairman, Prof. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, who led the visiting delegation, said the organisation was pleased to partner with the First Lady and her Renewed Hope Initiative to further expand its work in Nigeria.
“Due to your efforts and dedication to the welfare of women, girls, and education, we are honoured to appoint you as the ‘More Than A Mother’ Campaign Ambassador,” he announced.
He called for deeper collaboration between the Foundation and the Office of the First Lady, noting that Nigeria remains a key focus of Merck’s work on the African continent.
“It gives young girls the opportunity to have a better life and overcome the stigma of not having children,” he said.
Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, added that the organisation’s mission includes ending child marriage, promoting girls’ education, and empowering women at all levels.
She stated: “In you, the Foundation finds a worthy partner, willing and able to expand the frontiers of a shared cause.”
Through its ongoing partnership with African nations, Merck Foundation has provided hundreds of scholarships and training opportunities, particularly in the medical field, to underserved communities.
Its collaboration with the First Lady of Nigeria is expected to deepen impact in areas of maternal health, gender equality, and youth education.
With education firmly at the centre of her advocacy, Senator Tinubu reiterated her belief that an informed and enlightened population is the bedrock of sustainable national development.
“We cannot overstate the value of knowledge. We are committed to ensuring our children and youth are not left behind in the global race for innovation and progress”, she said.
As the world marks the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on all Nigerians to embrace and celebrate the country’s rich cultural heritage as a foundation for unity, empathy, and sustainable development.
In her message released on Wednesday to commemorate the global observance, the First Lady underscored the strength that lies in diversity and urged citizens to lead with understanding and mutual respect.
“On this day, I encourage every Nigerian to celebrate our cultural richness, to listen with empathy, and to lead with understanding. Let us embrace this journey together and shape a brighter future for Nigeria and the world”, she said.
Senator Tinubu highlighted the unique diversity that defines Nigeria, with over 250 ethnic groups and a multitude of languages and traditions.
Despite these differences, she noted, Nigeria’s identity is shaped and strengthened through dialogue and peaceful interaction.
“The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlights the profound strength that lies in our differences and the shared humanity that connects us all. There is indeed strength and unity in diversity,” the First Lady said.
Senator Tinubu concluded her statement with a message of hope and shared responsibility: “Let us embrace this journey together and shape a brighter future for Nigeria and the world.”
Her message comes at a time when nations around the world are being urged by the United Nations to promote intercultural dialogue as a means of achieving peace, social cohesion, and inclusive development.
The First Lady’s remarks also reflect the Nigerian government’s broader commitment to fostering national unity and peaceful coexistence among its diverse peoples.
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, through her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), has provided financial grants, farm inputs and implements to 531 farmers in Zamfara State and 400 others in Delta State.
The grants were held simultaneously yesterday in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, and in Asaba, the Delta State capital.
The First Lady was represented by the wife of Zamfara State governor, Hajjiya Huriyya Lawal, and the wife of Delta State governor, Mrs. Tobore Oborevwori, during the events.
The governors’ wives are the states’ coordinators of RHI.
At the event to round off the RHI programme yesterday in Gusau, Mrs. Tinubu said: “The noble initiative has lit a torch of empowerment that will continue to shine across our homes, schools, and communities.
“In the past few days, we have seen true transformation of women and youths who engage in extensive training in modern sack farming, fish farming, goat farming, poultry, amongst others.
“These are not just skills, but keys to economic independence and food security for the nation.”
The First Lady said 25 women who stood out during the programme were empowered with N200,000 cash grant each and essential gardening tools.
“Also, 35 passionate women have been selected to champion this initiative across our communities, thereby creating a ripple effect of growth, food production, and sustainability,” she said.
The First Lady added that the initiative had also commissioned 160 students from eight schools across the state into the Young Farmers Club.
At the event in Asaba, Mrs. Tinubu reiterated the crucial role of agriculture in achieving food security, creating employment, and driving economic growth.
Speaking through Mrs. Oborevwori, the First Lady expressed delight at seeing women, young farmers in secondary schools, youths, and cooperative groups becoming actively involved in farming.
“Gardening, a time-honored tradition, sustained our forefathers and can still benefit families today,” she said.
Mrs. Tinubu noted that RHI’s “Every Home a Garden” initiative underscored the importance of home gardening as a tool to reduce economic hardship for families.
“The beauty of it is that it’s not limited by gender or age. Growing your own food helps promote healthier eating, improves your diet, and provides fresh, nutritious produce.
“You will agree with me that it is possible for us to grow our own food. The earth is blessed for our sake. When you plant, it germinates and yields a great harvest.
“The essence of this initiative is to bring us back on track and increase food production across the nation. This is about feeding your family and sharing with your neighbours,” she added.
Mrs. Tinubu said four categories of beneficiaries, including women, youths, secondary school students, and farming groups, were selected to receive various farm implements and seedlings as part of the initiative.
“I hope this gesture encourages you. I urge you to give your best as you return to your farms daily.
“I have my own garden behind my house, and soon I will begin harvesting corn, vegetables and other crops. On a lighter note, I am happy to share with you.
“For those who haven’t started, please give it a thought. Let’s join hands to grow more food and move from scarcity to abundance.”
• 62,595 suspects arrested, 11,628 convicted, 10.3m kilograms of illicit drugs seized in 51 months, says NDLEA
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged state governments to embrace and entrench community-based interventions that will curb the impact of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking at the grassroots in line with the National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP).
Mrs. Tinubu said this while delivering the keynote address at a capacity-building workshop organised by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for members of the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF) yesterday in Abuja, where she was represented by the wife of Deputy Senate President, Hajiya Laila Jibrin Barau.
She hailed the NDLEA and NGSF for taking the drug war to the grassroots.
The First Lady praised the leadership of NDLEA and its Chairman/Chief Executive, Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), for “courageously confronting the fight against illicit drug abuse and trafficking” across the country.
She noted that the training held at a critical time in the fight against drug abuse.
“This training cannot be coming at a better time than now when statistics and daily life experiences are revealing that drugs have infiltrated every nook and cranny of our communities.
“As a nation, we are confronted with a growing crisis, one that affects the very core of our society — the health, safety, and future of our children,” Senator Tinubu said.
The First Lady stressed the need for a collective and multi-pronged response to the drug war.
“The rising tide of drug and substance abuse amongst adolescents is a challenge that we must no longer ignore or tackle in isolation. It requires concerted efforts, community-driven response, one that integrates enforcement, education, family support, and sustained intervention,” she said.
Senator Tinubu urged the governors’ spouses to see themselves as torchbearers in the campaign, stressing the importance of using the knowledge gained from the training to develop workable solutions in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
“As state first ladies, you owe our people the duty to lead by example, to bear their burden, and share in their pain as we jointly confront drug abuse in our society. Let us approach the formidable task ahead with humility, doggedness, and commitment to enable us build communities where our children are protected from harm and empowered to thrive,” she said
Marwa provided a sobering statistics that underscored the scope of the problem and the agency’s ongoing efforts.
In 51 months, he said, the NDLEA arrested 62,595 drug suspects, including 68 drug barons, secured 11,628 convictions, seized over 10.3 million kilograms of various illicit drugs, and destroyed more than 1,330 hectares of cannabis farms.
Marwa highlighted the agency’s dual approach of reducing both drug supply and demand.
“Between January 2021 and March 2025, a total of 24,375 drug users received counseling and treatment, while 10,501 sensitisation programmes reached nearly four million Nigerians under the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign,” he said.
The NDLEA boss called for urgent and inclusive strategies, emphasising that community-level action was crucial.
The UNODC Country Representative, Cheikh Ousmane Toure, stressed that the solution to the drug crisis must be rooted in local communities.
He said: “If the root of this crisis lies in our neighborhoods, schools, and homes, then the solution must too.”
Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) Representative and Head of its Drug Prevention and Control Division, Dr. Daniel Amankwaah, urged state authorities to invest in sustainable, localised responses to drug abuse challenges.
The technical session of the workshop featured presentations by leading experts in drug prevention and treatment, including Dr. Martins Agwogie, Prof. Akintunde Oyedokun, Dr. Akanidomo Ibanga, Dr. Kunle Adeshina, Dr. Abubakar Salami, and Dr. Ngozi Madubuike.
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged state governments to adopt and implement community-based strategies to combat the growing menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in alignment with the National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP).
Speaking through Hajiya Laila Jibrin Barau, wife of the Deputy Senate President, at a capacity-building workshop organised by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for members of the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF) in Abuja on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Senator Tinubu applauded the collaborative effort to take the drug war to the grassroots.
She commended the NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), for his bold leadership in confronting the scourge of drug abuse nationwide, described the training as timely and essential.
“This training comes at a critical time when statistics and daily experiences show that drugs have penetrated every part of our communities,” she said. “We face a growing crisis that threatens the health, safety, and future of our children.”
The First Lady called for a united, multi-dimensional approach to address the issue effectively, urging all stakeholders to act with urgency and commitment.
“The rising tide of drug and substance abuse amongst adolescents is a challenge that we must no longer ignore or tackle in isolation. It requires concerted efforts, community-driven response, one that integrates enforcement, education, family support, and sustained intervention,” she said.
Senator Tinubu urged the governors’ spouses to see themselves as torchbearers in the campaign, stressing the importance of using the knowledge gained from the training to develop workable solutions in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
“As state First Ladies, you owe our people the duty to lead by example, to bear their burden, and share in their pain as we jointly confront drug abuse in our society. Let us approach the formidable task ahead with humility, doggedness, and commitment to enable us build communities where our children are protected from harm and empowered to thrive,” she said
Earlier in his welcome address, Brig. Gen. Marwa provided sobering statistics underscoring the scope of the problem and the agency’s ongoing efforts.
In 51 months, he said, the NDLEA arrested 62,595 drug suspects, including 68 drug barons, secured 11,628 convictions, seized over 10.3 million kilograms of various illicit drugs, and destroyed more than 1,330 hectares of cannabis farms.
Marwa highlighted the agency’s dual approach of reducing both drug supply and demand.
“Between January 2021 and March 2025, a total of 24,375 drug users received counselling and treatment, while 10,501 sensitisation programmes reached nearly four million Nigerians under the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign,” he said.
He called for urgent, inclusive strategies, emphasising that community-level action was crucial.
“Since it is at the community level that the burden of the drug menace is most acutely felt, it is vital that stakeholders, including all of us gathered here today, address the different dimensions of the problem from a community-centred perspective,” Marwa said.
Marwa encouraged the first ladies to activate and strengthen the State Drug Control Committees (SDCCs) in their domains, stressing that these committees are vital platforms for multisectoral collaboration.
He said, “Let us always remember that the value of these training events lies not in the richness of their content alone, but in the continued motion and effectiveness of the SDCCs—moving resolutely towards our collective aspiration of a drug-free, resilient Nigeria.”
The UNODC Country Representative, Cheikh Ousmane Toure, stressed that the solution to the drug crisis must be rooted in local communities.
He said, “If the root of this crisis lies in our neighbourhoods, schools, and homes, then the solution must too.”
Toure urged state governments to go beyond rhetorical commitments and prioritize budget allocations for prevention and treatment.
“Every state must prioritise a dedicated budget for prevention and treatment. This means establishing a state-specific drug control task force to align with NDLEA’s national efforts, and allocating funds to build community drop-in centres, safe spaces for counselling and care,” he said.
He further emphasised the need to customise evidence-based programmes to reflect local realities and expand access to treatment at the grassroots.
Reminding the First Ladies of their influence, he said: “When you speak, the community listens. When you act, local governments follow.”
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Representative and Head of its Drug Prevention and Control Division, Dr. Daniel Amankwaah, urged state authorities to invest in sustainable, localised responses to drug abuse challenges.
The technical session of the workshop featured presentations by leading experts in drug prevention and treatment, including Dr. Martins Agwogie, Prof. Akintunde Oyedokun, Dr. Akanidomo Ibanga, Dr. Kunle Adeshina, Dr. Abubakar Salami, and Dr. Ngozi Madubuike.
Five hundred women drawn from the 23 council areas of Rivers State on Friday received empowerment tools in support of their various businesses.
The empowerment scheme was a joint initiative of the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).
The event, which forms part of a nationwide empowerment drive, aligns with Nigeria’s commitment to achieving key Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
This was contained in a statement on Saturday by Desmond Utomwen, Special Assistant Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication, at the OSSAP-SDGs
Designed to combat poverty and promote economic independence among vulnerable women, the initiative delivered a range of practical tools to support small-scale enterprises.
Amid songs of thanksgiving and spontaneous celebration, beneficiaries received deep-chest freezers, gas cookers with ovens, portable generators, and industrial grinding machines—items many described as life-changing.
One of the recipients, Tina Pepple, could hardly contain her joy, saying “this is a miracle that would change my life.
“With this, I can support my family. I thank our mother, the First Lady, and the SDGs Office for remembering us”, she said.
Similar sentiments were echoed by other beneficiaries including Blessing Dickson, Kariba Dives, Doris Jaja, Stella Ohochukwu, Gloria A. Kuki, and Salome Ohochukwu, who showered praises on the organizers for their impactful gesture.
Representing the First Lady at the event, Dr. Theresa Ibas, wife of the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, reaffirmed the commitment of Senator Tinubu to women’s empowerment as a cornerstone of national development.
“Today, we are equipping our women with essential tools to build successful businesses and contribute to our nation’s prosperity. These are not mere items—they are seeds of economic revival meant to help women break free from the cycle of poverty”, Dr. Ibas said.
She also linked the empowerment programme to global development priorities.
“Women’s empowerment is central to achieving all the Sustainable Development Goals, especially gender equality and economic growth. Use these tools wisely. Let them prosper in your hands and become the foundation for a better future”, she emphasized.
Dr. Ibas further praised OSSAP-SDGs for providing both technical expertise and financial structure to implement such targeted interventions effectively.
In her remarks, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, described the programme as a strategic intervention aimed at unlocking women’s potential across Nigeria.
“Today’s programme is not just about distributing empowerment items; it is about creating opportunities for women to thrive.
“By equipping 500 women per state and the FCT with tools such as gas cookers, generators, freezers, and grinding machines, we are strengthening their capacity to build sustainable livelihoods and contribute meaningfully to inclusive national development”, she stated.
Orelope-Adefulire also noted that the initiative exemplifies President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable economic growth through partnerships that reach the grassroots.
The empowerment event in Rivers State is one in a series of similar programmes being carried out across Nigeria, as the Renewed Hope Initiative and the OSSAP-SDGs continue to collaborate in uplifting lives and advancing national development through practical, women-focused interventions.
As the event concluded, a wave of optimism swept through the crowd—proof that for many women in Rivers State, a new chapter of economic empowerment had just begun.
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has condemned Friday’s walkout on the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, by a group of women loyal to the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Wike described it as an embarrassment to the people of Rivers State.
The Minister, who apologised to the First Lady and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on behalf of the people of Rivers State, said: “Insult on anyone representing the First Lady of Nigeria in an event is a direct insult on the office of the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and as a leader in Rivers State, I apologize”.
Some women, led by some sacked Local Government Vice Chairmen staged a walkout during the Renewed Hope Initiative empowerment programme organised by the office of the First Lady at the EUI Event Centre in GRA, Port Harcourt, yesterday.
The programme was meant to benefit 500 women in the state with various empowerment items.
According to a statement on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the FCT Minister, who is in China for official engagements, described the incident as “very disturbing and embarrassing,” cautioning supporters of the suspended governor to desist from ridiculing the State.
The Minister counselled the suspended Governor to demonstrate honesty by being bold enough to tell President Tinubu, what exactly he wanted, rather than saying something today, and doing another thing tomorrow.
He said: “It is not enough to be visiting people to plead for peace, those who genuinely want peace work and act for it.
“These are the same people pleading for peace, but at the same time doing things that are contrary to what they are pleading for.
“How can you say you want peace and at the same time, you are sponsoring people to insult everyone, including the President and his wife?
“All those shenanigans won’t bring peace, and I am sure they know that, because they are not sincere with their up and down pleadings for peace.
“As for me and those who subscribe to my leadership, we condemn in totality that yesterday’s show of shame and we apologize to our First Lady for the embarrassing conduct of those few women who do not represent the characters and ideals of the people of Rivers State”.
As the nation marks this year’s Workers’ Day, First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu yesterday hailed the ‘resilience and dedication’ of workers.
She described them as the backbone of development and the driving force behind its progress.
In a message to commemorate the yearly celebration, Senator Tinubu recognised the vital role played by workers across all sectors, public and private, formal and informal, in sustaining the country’s economy and fostering national growth.
She noted that their daily contributions form the foundation upon which Nigeria’s future is being built.
“This year’s celebration is a reminder of the dignity of labour and the importance of creating opportunities that are fair to all. I salute the men and women who rise each day to go to work and support our economy”, the First Lady said.
Her message carried a tone of gratitude and encouragement, as she extended heartfelt congratulations to all workers for what she described as their unrelenting commitment to nation-building.
She expressed optimism that their efforts would continue to yield positive results for themselves and the country at large.
“May your efforts continue to yield fruit, and may we, as a nation, always uphold the value of your labour,” she stated.
The First Lady prayed for the nation’s continued prosperity and a warm wish for a joyful celebration, reaffirming her support for policies and actions that promote fair labour practices and economic inclusion.
