‘Selfless Service Can Transform Nigeria’, Says First Lady Remi Tinubu, Dedicates LEADERSHIP Award To Nigerians

First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has said that selfless service and humanness can transform the country and change lives.

She stated this on Thursday after receiving the ‘LEADERSHIP Person of the Year 2025’ Award at the Bola Ahmed Tibubu International Conference Centre, Abuja.

The First Lady thanked the chairman of LEADERSHIP Media Group, Mrs. Zainab Nda-Isaiah, and the Board of the Newspapers for the recognition, describing it as an honour she does not take alone.

“I thank Mrs. Zainab Nda-Isaiah and the Board of LEADERSHIP Newspapers for this recognition as Person of the Year 2025. I applaud your continued commitment to journalism that informs, inspires, and strengthens our democracy and for finding my modest effort worthy of this award,” she said.

She also celebrated the legacy of the founding chairman of LEADERSHIP, late Sam Nda-Isaiah, noting that his dreams had been taken to another level.

“I believe looking down today, you will be so proud of you for keeping the fire of this organisation burning,” she said.

The First Lady said she dedicated the award to Nigerians who work quietly to uplift others.

“This award is for all those who have helped me along the way. It is also for the many Nigerians, especially women, young people, and community leaders who work quietly every day to uplift others and ignite hope in our nation,” she said.

She thanked the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chairman of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group, Amina Mohammed, for her reflections and leadership.

Oluremi Tinubu stressed that Nigeria’s future depends on unity across cultural and religious differences.

“The future of our nation depends on our willingness to work together across cultural and religious differences and interests for the good of all. For a house divided against itself cannot stand,” she said.

She urged Nigerians to continue working together to realise the Nigeria of their dreams.

“I dedicate this award to every citizen who believes that selfless service and humanness can truly change lives,” she added.

The First Lady concluded by thanking LEADERSHIP Newspapers and praying for Nigeria.

“God bless the LEADERSHIP Newspapers. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”