First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embody the spirit of Christmas by showing love to their neighbours and extending a helping hand to those in need.
Speaking at a special Christmas brunch for children from two foster homes at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, yesterday, the first lady encouraged citizens to embrace kindness and generosity.
In a statement issued by her senior special assistant on media, Busola Kukoyi, she said: “Christmas should remind us to love our neighbours and go all out to help others. Next year, let us make it a year of love and a cleaner and greener Nigeria.”
Tinubu pointed out that the federal government has been doing all to ensure that the lives of Nigerians get better and will continue to do so with all vigour in the new year.
She described the incoming year as one of hope, love, and actualisation of God’s goodness in the nation.
Senator Tinubu urged children to show love to their friends, sisters, brothers and neighbours as exemplified by Christ who is the reason for the Christmas season.
“The reason we are all here is to celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ”, she read from the book she authored “The Christmas Story” which explains the birth, life and times of Jesus.
The book, “The Christmas Story’, reimagines the story of Jesus birth with Nigerian characters, bringing the message of hope and purpose closer home.
The first lady also answered questions from the children.
Children from Abuja Children Home and Vine Heritage Home Foundation, VHHF, who were guests at the annual Children’s Christmas Brunch, competed in a national anthem contest, receiving cash prizes and were treated to gifts, food and drinks.
While speaking to journalists after the event, Tinubu reflected on her personal journey, encouraging Nigerians to approach the new year with optimism and a focus on faith.
As the children left with gifts and smiles, her message rang clear: Christmas is a time to share love, spread hope, and work together for a brighter future.
Also present at the Children’s Christmas Brunch were the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, Wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hajia Fatima Tajudeen Abass, Wife of the Deputy Senate President, Hajia Laila Barau, wives of members of the National Assembly, wives of ministers and wife of the comptroller-general of Nigeria Customs Service, Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi.
