The wife of the Nigerian President, Oluremi Tinubu, says purpose, passion, determination and resilience are necessary for achieving success in life.
She stated this at the weekend, at an event tagged, “Honouring the Youth of Our Nation” with the theme: Becoming: Pathway to Success” in commemoration of the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, held at the State House Conference Center, Abuja.
Mrs Tinubu, who stressed the importance of education to attain great heights, assured that her pet project, the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, is geared towards complementing the efforts of President Bola Tinubu, in the areas of education, agriculture, social investment and economic empowerment.
“Stay in school, finish school because we are a developing country. When you stay and finish your education, you will have more options.
“We will continue to do our best to provide an enabling environment to foster and support you as active participants in national development and in re-writing Nigeria’s story for good.
“I urge us to keep believing in Nigeria, by the special grace of God, we will witness the rebirth of a new nation that will take its rightful place among the comity of Nations,“ she said.
The First Lady described Tunde Onakoya, the Chess Master, who participated in a panel discussion, as a beacon of light in the realm of social impact, who captured hearts with his unwavering dedication to empowering vulnerable children through the strategic game of chess.
She noted that his crowning glory came as he etched his name in history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon chess game, channeling the proceeds towards noble charitable causes.
Mrs Tinubu also applauded another of the panelists, 2nd Lt. Princess Owowoh, whose journey in the military she said is awe-inspiring, a trailblazer who shattered barriers and ascended to become the first Nigerian woman commissioned from the esteemed Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, UK.
She said Owowoh’s triumph serves as an inspiration for young girls everywhere, showcasing that merit and dedication transcend gender boundaries while embodying a rare blend of elegance and intellect.
For Hauwa Shakir, a lawyer, and content creator, the First Lady hailed the budding fashion designer whose creative brilliance and unwavering passion illuminated the narrative.
In her address of welcome, Minister of Youth, Dr. Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, noted that the event was to recognise and celebrate the achievements of youths in their various fields of endeavours.
She said Nigerian youths are not just the leaders of the future but are making an impact right now, assuring that the Tinubu administration is committed to supporting the youth all the way.
Dominica NwabufoF
