The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday kicked off the new year 2026 with visits to new mothers at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi Abuja, describing 2026 as a year of “peace in abundance” and “prosperity in abundance” for the nation.
Mrs Tinubu welcomed the “First Baby of the Year,” a girl, born at midnight to 26-year-old first-time mother Adakole Patience.
She also celebrated Blessing Oragwu, who gave birth to triplets on the 29th of December 2025—two boys and a girl—after 13 years of marriage, presenting the family with gifts.
“I welcomed the baby of the year, a girl and then visited the triplets, born last month,the mother has waited for 13 years which is wonderful, and another baby boy,” she said.
Reflecting on the significance of the birth, the First Lady expressed gratitude for many Nigerians who made it into the new year.
“You know, in Yoruba land, they will say, when you have girls, they come with ease. So we believe that this year is going to be a great year for us as a nation, peace in abundance, prosperity in abundance.
“I’m excited because last year was something else. It’s like all of us that made it in to the New Year, we should be thankful… We thank God,” Mrs Tinubu stated.
The First Lady urged Nigerian women to embrace opportunities with faith and generosity in the new year.
“Nigerian women are blessed. We are blessed… Nigerian women are very hard working… Whatever they want to do, that they feel God has laid in their hearts they should do it. Never feel that I don’t have money to do business. Just go and do what you feel. Start small, and you will be amazed.
“This year, I tell people, if you want money, you have to sow into the lives of the less privileged… Be generous. It is a year of generosity. Giving should be intentional,” she said.
The First Lady directed listeners to her podcast, Daughters of Zelophehad, for a fuller message.
The President wife was accompanied by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim and Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory, Hajia Mariya Mahmoud among other dignitaries.
The New Year baby reception celebrations align with ongoing child-centred interventions under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, covering child protection, health, education, nutrition and social welfare.
Through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), a grassroots-based non-governmental organisation founded by the First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, government efforts are complemented through programmes focused on agriculture, education, economic empowerment, social investments and maternal and child health
Together, these interventions underscore a broader national commitment to safeguarding the well-being of a hopeful future for the country.