Tinubu Working Hard to Secure Nigerians — Remi Tinubu
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has assessed the security situation under the present administration with a cheery verdict: there is nothing to worry about as President Tinubu is determined to secure the country.
Speaking on Thursday at the end of her 2025 Children’s Christmas Brunch held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, she maintained that the administration has acted swiftly and responsibly, particularly in securing the release of recently abducted schoolchildren.
She said: “Mr President has done the needful. They’ve gone after them. This is the quickest rescue we have ever gotten in the history of this nation.”
While calling for understanding from Nigerians, considering the country’s enormous challenges coupled with its population, she declared that President Tinubu remains a selfless leader who would not take chances with the demands of his office.
“Cut Mr President some slack. We work seven days a week in here. You think I don’t want a safe society? I do. Every child that leaves this place should feel safe. That is what we are working for.”
Speaking on the objective of her yearly Children’s Christmas Brunch for children from foster homes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), she said the message was to encourage Nigerians to cultivate the culture of giving, submitting that giving is a measure of gratitude.
“Next year should be a year Nigerians reach out to others, especially those who are less privileged. Most people, when they are blessed, want to remain at that level of blessing and only associate with people there. But not me. I always try to hold on to my foundation… When you begin to fly high, you can fall like Humpty Dumpty if you forget who you are.
“You’ve been eating before you got to this position. You’ve been wearing clothes before you got to this position. Own what you have; be proud of who you are; and then you will be able to share the favour God has given you.”
Giving further clarification, she explained that the event is deliberately structured for children from modest backgrounds, not the children of senior government officials.
“When I was First Lady before, I never invited ministers’ children; they have food to eat. This is for the people. We bring in children so that one day, if they become leaders, the picture is already planted in their minds.”
The First Lady also said the event serves as cultural exposure for children, introducing them to new experiences and helping shape their aspirations.
“Some said they want to be soldiers; they see what is going on and are already planning how to help protect society in future.”
Nigerian Tribune
