First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians to stop disparaging the country, saying global perception of Nigeria is shifting in a positive direction.
Speaking in Gombe during her visit to the Emir of Akko after commissioning the Federal Medical Centre, Kumo, Mrs. Tinubu said Nigeria is now seen as a land of opportunity and investment.
“Gone are the days when they say Nigeria is the most corrupt country. You won’t hear that. Even when I go abroad, when they hear you’re from Nigeria, everybody’s interested. They want to come to Nigeria. Nigeria is the next destination,” she said.
She praised Gombe’s scenery, likening it to the English countryside, and urged citizens to take pride in the nation’s natural beauty and human potential.
The First Lady tied her message of national pride to ongoing government initiatives in security, education and grassroots development. She stressed the role of traditional and religious leaders in reshaping citizens’ attitudes.
Mrs. Tinubu said her commitment as First Lady is driven by the desire to leave Nigeria safer and stronger after her husband’s tenure.
“I’m 65 years old now, I pray I live long. But I’m working so hard so that when my husband finishes his tenure, I can also walk around safely. That is what drives me,” she stated.


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