Oluremi Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Embrace Compassion, Patriotism for National Unity

Oluremi Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Embrace Compassion, Patriotism for National Unity

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on citizens to demonstrate greater compassion and patriotism, saying love, mutual support and selflessness are essential for strengthening national unity and fostering sustainable development.

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to embrace compassion, patriotism and mutual support as essential values for promoting national unity and advancing the country's development.

Speaking while receiving the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Shaul Freeman, at her office in Abuja, Senator Tinubu said acts of kindness and compassion reflect the nation's core values and are crucial to building a stronger and more united Nigeria.

She described Nigeria as a country blessed with immense potential, expressing optimism about its future and encouraging citizens, particularly the younger generation, to believe in the country's greatness.

"I love Nigeria. It is a great country, and there is no investment that you put in Nigeria that goes to waste," she said.

According to the First Lady, the more she discovers about Nigeria, the more convinced she becomes of its enormous potential, adding that the support and confidence shown by foreign partners further affirm the country's prospects.

She stressed that compassion requires godliness and urged privileged Nigerians to extend support to those in need, noting that such gestures would strengthen social cohesion and national progress.

Earlier, the Israeli Ambassador commended the First Lady's efforts through the Renewed Hope Initiative, particularly in women empowerment, agriculture, youth development, healthcare, education and technology.

Freeman praised the initiative for reaching vulnerable Nigerians and highlighted Israel's ongoing humanitarian interventions in the country, including support for hospitals, orphanages and underserved communities.

The envoy, who is concluding his diplomatic assignment in Nigeria after nearly three years, described his posting as an "incredible experience," saying the country's reality differs significantly from the negative perceptions often portrayed abroad.

He reaffirmed Israel's commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Nigeria, announcing plans to donate additional wheelchairs to orphanages and three state-of-the-art ambulances to support the country's healthcare system.

Freeman also disclosed that Israel has continued to train Nigerian doctors while facilitating medical missions involving Israeli healthcare professionals. He added that collaboration in agriculture would also continue.

"Nigeria is our partner, Nigeria is our friend, and we are ready to do incredible things for our friends and partners," the ambassador said.

Also present during the courtesy visit were the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Israeli Embassy, Rachel Mishel Stavissky, and the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite.