- She explained that safeguarding citizens remains one of the administration’s highest priorities
- Mrs Tinubu urged citizens to “cut the President some slack,”
- According to her, several children expressed interest in joining the military after interacting with officers at the event
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully committed to ensuring that every part of the country becomes safe and secure.
Eko Hot Blog reports that she made this known on Thursday while addressing journalists after hosting the 2025 Children’s Christmas Brunch at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja.
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She explained that safeguarding citizens remains one of the administration’s highest priorities.
Reacting to concerns over the contrasting experiences of Nigerian children this year—from outstanding academic achievements to traumatic mass abductions—the First Lady insisted that the government’s recent rescue operations showed decisive leadership.
According to her, “This is the fastest recovery of kidnapped children we have seen in our nation’s history.”
She appealed to Nigerians to recognise the scale of the country’s security burden, noting that Nigeria’s population rivals that of the United States. Mrs Tinubu urged citizens to “cut the President some slack,” stressing that the Presidency operates round the clock in pursuit of a safer country.
Mrs Tinubu also encouraged Nigerians to embrace a renewed culture of generosity in 2026, saying giving should be seen as a moral duty and an act of gratitude.
She disclosed that her upcoming podcast will amplify this message, observing that many people shy away from helping others because they compare themselves to the wealthy rather than appreciating their own journey.
Drawing from personal experience, she said she often gives until she has nothing left because she believes blessings are meant to be shared. She urged citizens to value their identity and appreciate what they have, saying pride in one’s roots builds confidence and encourages generosity.
The First Lady emphasised that the annual brunch is designed for children from humble backgrounds rather than children of top government officials. She noted that the event exposes them to new ideas, inspires ambition, and plants early seeds of leadership.
According to her, several children expressed interest in joining the military after interacting with officers at the event, showing that their sense of responsibility and patriotism is already forming.
“They’re ready. They’re saying, ‘Before you get me, I’ll get you.’ It’s a good day, and we should celebrate,” she said with a smile.
Mrs Tinubu later read excerpts from her book The Christmas Story, which reimagines the birth of Jesus using Nigerian characters.
She explained that the book was written to help children see themselves as heroes and embrace the richness of their culture.
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