Remi Tinubu urges more opportunities for vulnerable families

On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, observed on October 17, Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu called for broader access to education, healthcare, skills training, decent livelihoods and economic opportunities. She urged that vulnerable families be prioritised and given the means to improve their living standards. For the 2026 observance, themed “United for Peace and Human Rights,” Tinubu said compassion, effective interventions and sustained collaboration were essential to helping people escape poverty.