First Lady Tinubu Urges Nigerian Youth to Embrace President’s Vision for Brighter Future!

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has encouraged Nigerian youths to align with the programs and vision of President Bola Tinubu's administration. She emphasized that this alignment would enable them to maximize the various opportunities available under the current government. Senator Tinubu made these remarks while hosting executives and members of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) at her office in the State House in Abuja.

In a statement by her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady also urged the association and the Church to intensify the preaching of unity among Nigerians. She emphasized the importance of promoting 'Nigerianness' over ethnicity or culture, while recognizing and respecting these aspects of identity. Senator Tinubu stressed the need for unity, stating that Nigerians are first and foremost Nigerians and should promote togetherness.

Senator Tinubu advised the youths to have role models who would guide them on the right path, citing biblical references. She also encouraged them to use technology positively, highlighting its benefits while also cautioning against its misuse. The First Lady shared some of the programs of her office, including the Unity Fabric competition with a prize of N25 million and the Every Home A Garden competition with a prize of N20 million.

YOWICAN National Chairman Enwere Belusochukwu commended the various initiatives of the First Lady, especially those under her Renewed Hope Initiative. He sought her input into the proposed quarterly Breakfast Prayer Meeting of both Christian and Muslim youths and the proposed National Christian Youth Resource Centre, which will include a skills acquisition center. Senator Tinubu was presented with an Easter card and YOWICAN uniform by the association's executives.