The First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to embrace the New Year with hope, unity and a renewed commitment to peace and compassion.
In her New Year message to mark the beginning of 2026, the First Lady expressed gratitude to God Almighty for the gift of life and the opportunity to witness a new chapter in the nation’s journey.
“My heart is filled with gratitude to God Almighty as we witness this New Year, with joy, great hope, and an assurance of God’s promises for our great nation,” she said.
Reflecting on the past year, Senator Tinubu praised the resilience and determination of Nigerians, noting that 2025 once again revealed the strength of the national spirit.
According to her, the courage, creativity and hard work of Nigerians across the country continue to inspire confidence in a better future.
“The past year reaffirmed the enduring spirit of Nigerians: our courage, our strength, our creativity, and our belief in a better tomorrow,” she said.
She commended women, men and young people who, despite challenges, continue to work hard to support their families, strengthen their communities and contribute to national development.
“I am deeply inspired by the women, men, and young people across the nation who continue to work tirelessly to uplift their families, communities, and our country,” she said.
The First Lady urged Nigerians to make deliberate choices that promote peace, empathy and unity, stressing the importance of caring for the most vulnerable members of society.
“As we embrace this New Year, let us choose peace, empathy, unity and continue to invest in the wellbeing of our children, women and the vulnerable among us,” she said.
She also encouraged Nigerians to take responsibility within their personal and professional spaces by creating opportunities that allow others to live and work with dignity.
“Let us create opportunities in our individual space that allows every Nigerian to thrive with dignity,” she said.
Reaffirming her confidence in the country’s future, the First Lady said Nigeria holds immense potential that requires collective belief and commitment to realise.
“I believe in Nigeria and we should all invest in what she can become. Happy New Year, Nigeria. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she said.
