First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday admonished Nigerians to embrace peaceful coexistence and unity as the surest pathway to national prosperity, declaring that harmony among citizens attracts divine blessings and strengthens nation-building.
Speaking in Kaduna at the annual distribution of food items to the Christian Northern Nigeria Political Forum (CNNPF) for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the First Lady drew from the Holy Bible, noting that when people live together in unity, God commands His blessings.
In a statement issued by her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady urged Nigerians not to lose faith in the country despite prevailing global and local challenges.
“Let us all stay and make Nigeria great again. Good things are already happening in this country,” she said, stressing that peace and harmony remain indispensable to sustainable development.
According to her, true nation-building is only possible where citizens see one another as brothers and sisters, regardless of religious or ethnic differences.
Commending Kaduna State for its strides in promoting interfaith harmony, Senator Tinubu praised the adminFirst Lady Urges Peaceful Coexistence, Says Unity Is Key To Nigeria’s Prosperity
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday admonished Nigerians to embrace peaceful coexistence and unity as the surest pathway to national prosperity, declaring that harmony among citizens attracts divine blessings and strengthens nation-building.
Speaking in Kaduna at the annual distribution of food items to the Christian Northern Nigeria Political Forum (CNNPF) for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the First Lady drew from the Holy Bible, noting that when people live together in unity, God commands His blessings.
In a statement issued by her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady urged Nigerians not to lose faith in the country despite prevailing global and local challenges.
“Let us all stay and make Nigeria great again. Good things are already happening in this country,” she said, stressing that peace and harmony remain indispensable to sustainable development.
According to her, true nation-building is only possible where citizens see one another as brothers and sisters, regardless of religious or ethnic differences.
Commending Kaduna State for its strides in promoting interfaith harmony, Senator Tinubu praised the administration of Uba Sani, urging other states to emulate the example.
She thanked the governor and his wife, Hajia Hafsat Uba Sani, for their hospitality and for demonstrating that peaceful coexistence across religious and ethnic lines is achievable.
The First Lady also used the occasion to call on Nigerians in the creative industry to partner with government in building the nation, noting that their growing global success positions them as key ambassadors of unity and national pride.
“Our stars should please come and join us in building this nation. I am available, if they want me to partner with them,” she said.
In his remarks, Governor Uba Sani described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the First Lady as leaders deeply committed to service, compassion and national unity.
He said the First Lady’s philanthropy cuts across religious, ethnic and regional boundaries, reinforcing social cohesion and mutual respect.
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, echoed similar sentiments, noting that Kaduna State has enjoyed improved peace due to purposeful leadership, which he said mirrors the example set by the President at the national level.
Also speaking, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, assured Nigerians that ongoing initiatives of the APC-led Federal Government and APC-controlled states would translate into a better 2026 for citizens.
The National Coordinator of the CNNPF, Ibrahim Itodo, commended President Tinubu for sustaining national unity and prayed for his successful re-election in 2027.
He also appealed to northern governors to adopt Kaduna State’s peace-building strategy to enhance harmony in their states.
The annual food distribution programme, a collaboration between the Office of the First Lady and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other Matters, Alhaji Ibrahim Masari, benefited over 48,000 people from 19 northern states at this year’s edition.
istration of Uba Sani, urging other states to emulate the example.
She thanked the governor and his wife, Hajia Hafsat Uba Sani, for their hospitality and for demonstrating that peaceful coexistence across religious and ethnic lines is achievable.
The First Lady also used the occasion to call on Nigerians in the creative industry to partner with government in building the nation, noting that their growing global success positions them as key ambassadors of unity and national pride.
“Our stars should please come and join us in building this nation. I am available, if they want me to partner with them,” she said.
In his remarks, Governor Uba Sani described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the First Lady as leaders deeply committed to service, compassion and national unity.
He said the First Lady’s philanthropy cuts across religious, ethnic and regional boundaries, reinforcing social cohesion and mutual respect.
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, echoed similar sentiments, noting that Kaduna State has enjoyed improved peace due to purposeful leadership, which he said mirrors the example set by the President at the national level.
Also speaking, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, assured Nigerians that ongoing initiatives of the APC-led Federal Government and APC-controlled states would translate into a better 2026 for citizens.
The National Coordinator of the CNNPF, Ibrahim Itodo, commended President Tinubu for sustaining national unity and prayed for his successful re-election in 2027.
He also appealed to northern governors to adopt Kaduna State’s peace-building strategy to enhance harmony in their states.
The annual food distribution programme, a collaboration between the Office of the First Lady and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other Matters, Alhaji Ibrahim Masari, benefited over 48,000 people from 19 northern states at this year’s edition.
