First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to embrace national unity, service and collective purpose in the face of global and domestic challenges.
She spoke while receiving an award at the Leadership Annual Conference and Awards 2025 in Abuja.
While expressing gratitude for the award, she said Nigeria’s progress depends on its ability to remain united amid growing global and domestic challenges.
According to her, “The future of our nation depends on our willingness to work together across cultural and religious differences for the good of all. For a house divided against itself cannot stand.”
The First Lady described the award as a shared recognition rather than a personal achievement.
“I do not take this honour alone, this award is for all those who have helped me along the way, especially women, young people and community leaders who work tirelessly every day to uplift others and ignite hope in our nation,” she added.
Mrs. Tinubu commended the Chairman of Leadership Newspaper, Mrs. Zainab Nda-Isaiah, for sustaining and expanding the vision of the organisation’s late founding chairman, Mr. Sam Nda-Isaiah.
“I believe that looking down today, he would be proud of you for keeping the fire of this organisation burning,”
she praised the newspaper’s commitment to journalism while acknowledged the presence of governors from Imo, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Yobe and Zamfara states, as well as other senior federal officials and traditional rulers.
The First Lady reserved special praise for the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Dr. Amina Mohammed, describing her keynote address as timely and insightful.
She dedicated the award to Nigerians who continue to believe in compassion, selflessness and service.
“I dedicate this award to every citizen who believes that selflessness and humaneness can truly change lives,” she said, urging Nigerians to work together to build the country of their aspirations.
Among others at the occasion included the former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan; Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Dr. Amina Mohammed; governors; lawmakers; traditional rulers; and senior government officials
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