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First Lady: Nigeria Will Overcome Challenges With Right Will

From ThisDay · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, expressed optimism that the nation can overcome its challenges with sufficient political will.
  • She emphasized the importance of voluntary organizations in changing youth mindsets and encouraging early participation in humanitarian efforts.
  • Tinubu also announced the initiation of the National Food Bank Programme to reduce child malnutrition across the country.

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu voiced confidence that Nigeria can surmount its difficulties if there is a strong and "right will" to govern justly. Speaking after her investiture as Grand Matron of the Nigerian Red Cross Society in Abuja, she highlighted the crucial role of humanitarian efforts in addressing national challenges.

There is no challenge that is unsurmountable if we have the right will, and we have strong political will, to do right by the nation. Our assignment is a daily call to duty and we have to rise everyday to do the work

โ€” Senator Oluremi TinubuSpeaking after her investiture as the Grand Matron of the Nigerian Red Cross Society.

Tinubu stressed that "no challenge is insurmountable" with the right political will. She advocated for leveraging voluntary organizations to instill a sense of duty and service in young people. "If they learn to help from an early age, it would not be hard on them to do it when they are old," she stated, viewing her new role as an opportunity for greater service.

If they learn to help from an early age, it would not be hard on them to do it when they are old

โ€” Senator Oluremi TinubuExplaining the importance of engaging youth in voluntary organizations.

She also revealed that her office has launched the National Food Bank Programme. This initiative aims to significantly reduce or eliminate child malnutrition throughout Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. The National President of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Oluyemisi Adeaga, praised Tinubu for her consistent humanitarian work through the Renewed Hope Initiative, acknowledging her dedication to the welfare of women, children, families, and vulnerable Nigerians.

I encourage people, if you have the capacity to help a neighbor in whatever way you can, do so

โ€” Senator Oluremi TinubuUrging citizens to assist their neighbors.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.