Nigeria’s First Lady Urges Youths to Align with Government Programs, Vision

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged youths in the country to align with government programs and vision, emphasizing that this will enable them to maximize the various opportunities available.

Mrs. Tinubu made this call while receiving executives and members of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) at her office at the State House, Abuja.

She highlighted the importance of promoting unity and a sense of ‘Nigerianness’ over ethnicity or culture, stating, “We should promote our ‘Nigerianness’ rather than ethnicity or culture.

Yes, we are not saying we should not recognize these but we should realize and promote our togetherness. We are first and foremost Nigerians. We need that place of unity.”

Mrs. Tinubu also emphasized the need for youths to have role models who can guide them, citing Biblical references from Titus 2 and 1 Timothy regarding mentoring relationships between older and younger individuals.

She encouraged the positive use of technology, stating, “Technology is very good but we must let the youth know that they should use it positively.”

The First Lady shared some of the programs of her office through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), including the Unity Fabric Competition with a N25 million prize and the Every Home A Garden Competition with a N20 million prize.

In his remarks, the National Chairman of YOWICAN, Enwere Belusochukwu, applauded the initiatives of the First Lady, especially through the RHI.

He also sought her input on proposed initiatives of YOWICAN, including a quarterly Breakfast Prayer Meeting and the National Christian Youth Resource Center.

Mrs. Tinubu, who was decorated as the Grand Patroness of YOWICAN in July 2023, was later presented with an Easter card and the uniform of the Association by the executives.