- According to Mrs Tinubu, Nigeria’s future rests on the ability of its people to stand together despite cultural
- The conference drew top government officials, lawmakers, governors, diplomats, and business leaders
- Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to guarantee credible elections
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on citizens to prioritise unity and mutual support, stressing that the country’s progress depends on collective responsibility beyond ethnic or religious divides.
Eko Hot Blog reports that She made the appeal in Abuja at the 2025 Leadership Newspaper Annual Conference and Awards, themed Political Stability and Sustainable Development in Africa in an Increasingly Unstable Global System: A Roadmap for Nigeria.
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According to Mrs Tinubu, Nigeria’s future rests on the ability of its people to stand together despite cultural and religious differences. She emphasised that national development can only be achieved when citizens work toward shared goals and uphold the spirit of togetherness.
The First Lady, who was honoured at the event, expressed appreciation for the recognition, noting that the award reflected the contributions of many Nigerians, particularly women, youths, and community leaders committed to selfless service.
She dedicated the honour to those who continue to promote hope and positive change across the country.
She also commended the management of Leadership Newspaper, especially its Chairman, Zainab Nda-Isaiah, for sustaining the vision of the organisation’s founder.
The event also featured remarks from prominent national and international figures. The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to guarantee credible elections, warning that Africa’s progress cannot hinge on Nigeria’s internal delays.
He highlighted growing geopolitical competition over Africa’s natural resources and cautioned that the continent must strengthen its institutions to avoid marginalisation in global affairs.
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, in her keynote address, encouraged African nations to respond decisively to mounting global tensions by reinforcing unity and institutional capacity.
She said Africa’s challenge lies not in a shortage of resources but in insufficient cohesion, urging leaders to use the African Union as a platform for stronger collaboration.
Chairman of Leadership Media Group, Zainab Nda-Isaiah, underscored the importance of dialogue and partnership in achieving political stability and sustainable development. She noted that national progress requires cooperation among government, private sector actors, civil society, and citizens.
The conference drew top government officials, lawmakers, governors, diplomats, and business leaders, all focused on charting a path toward stability and long-term development for Nigeria and the broader African continent.
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