Tinubu tackling insecurity, First Lady tells Qatari envoy

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, affirmed that President Bola Tinubu and the nation's security apparatus are actively working to address the country's escalating insecurity challenges, particularly terrorism and kidnapping.

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We are hopeful. We believe Nigeria will be great in our time and will take its rightful place among the comity of nations.

During a courtesy visit from the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Nigeria, Yousef Bin Hassan Al-Hail, Mrs. Tinubu expressed optimism about Nigeria's future and its potential for greatness. She described Nigeria as a vast nation with peaceful, friendly, and patriotic people, encouraging young Nigerians to explore its diverse states and rich cultural offerings.

"We are hopeful. We believe Nigeria will be great in our time and will take its rightful place among the comity of nations," Mrs. Tinubu stated. She emphasized that while challenges like terrorism and kidnapping exist, the President and armed forces are committed to tackling them. She also advocated for leveraging Nigeria's tourism potential, highlighting its cultural heritage, cuisine, and attractions as significant sources of employment for the youth.

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We have our challenges, but if we encourage our young people to discover the true wealth of this nation, it will be of great benefit to the country.

Ambassador Al-Hail shared his positive experience, noting that negative narratives on social media had initially fueled fears about visiting Nigeria. However, his actual experience dispelled these concerns, revealing a country with friendly people. He called for stronger bilateral cooperation between Qatar and Nigeria, especially in aviation and tourism, while urging Nigerians to reject cyberbullying and misinformation that negatively portray the nation.

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Nigeria is a diverse country with