The wife of Nigeria’s President, Oluremi Tinubu, says there is hope for the nation as the administration of President Bola Tinubu is currently laying the foundation for a more formidable nation that will subsequently lead to a flourishing future for all citizens.
The First Ladt who spoke at an event held in her honour by the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization, NIDO in Sierra Leone noted that the present administration in Nigeria has the best interest of its citizens, thus, the bold policies and programmes put in place by the government.
“I can assure you; you can trust my husband. Nigeria is like a fresh baby that we have to nurture. We hope to lay a good foundation that generations will be able to build upon. We are in it to make sure we can turn our nation around,” she told the gathering.
Unity
Mrs Tinubu commended Nigerians living in Sierra Leone for the unity they demonstrate despite being from different tribes and religious backgrounds adding that this should be emulated by Nigerians back home.
The President of NIDO in Sierra Leone, Mr Abiodun Oyebola, on behalf of the Nigerian community in Sierra Leone, expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, noting that they will continue to support the government
He also commended Mrs Tinubu’s pet project, the Renewed Hope Initiative, for all it has done so far.
The Nigerian community, however, appealed to the First Lady to collaborate with other African First Ladies to replicate programs such as the empowerment of widows and orphans of the Armed Forces in their countries.
Mr Oyebola also appealed to Mrs Tinubu to lend a helping hand to the Nigerian community in Sierra Leone in executing its project of a Nigerian Hospital in the country.
Some of the Nigerians who spoke at the dinner event asked that the Nigerian government should help see to the inclusion of Nigerians in the diaspora in subsequent voting processes back home.
The First Lady was in Sierra Leone on the invitation of the country’s First Lady to commemorate the UN Day on the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence, held on November 18, 2023.
