First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu yesterday urged Nigerians to embrace a renewed spirit of generosity in 2026.
She said that privileged citizens need to share more of their God-given blessings with the less privileged, stressing that giving is a moral duty and an expression of gratitude.
Mrs. Tinubu made the appeal while addressing reporters at the end of her 2025 Children’s Christmas Brunch at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja.
The event, the third since she became the First Lady, was organised for children from foster homes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Mrs. Tinubu said she intended to expand her message of generosity in her upcoming podcast, stating that many Nigerians refrain from giving because they measure their lives by the standards of the wealthy rather than remembering their humble beginnings.
“Next year should be a year Nigerians reach out to others, especially those who are less privileged. Most people, when they are blessed, want to remain at that level of blessing and only associate with people there. But not me. I always try to hold on to my foundation… When you begin to fly high, you can fall like Humpty Dumpty if you forget who you are,” she said.
The First Lady explained that she often continues to gives until she has “zero,” not out of abundance but from a desire to share the favour God has bestowed on her.
She urged fellow Nigerians to take pride in what they have and to view giving as an extension of gratitude.
“You’ve been eating before you got to this position. You’ve been wearing clothes before you got to this position. Own what you have; be proud of who you are; and then you will be able to share the favour God has given you,” she added.
Mrs. Tinubu explained that the event was deliberately structured for children from modest backgrounds, not the children of ministers or top government officials.
