The wife of Nigeria’s President, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on religious leaders, especially women, to play a significant role in instilling discipline, love, and the fear of God in their children and followers. She made this remark during a meeting in Abuja with the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN), led by its National Chairperson, Mrs. Victoria Ihesiulor.
Mrs. Tinubu emphasized that Christianity is a religion founded on love, meekness, and tolerance, which should be extended to everyone regardless of their faith, race, ethnicity, or social background. She urged individuals to prioritize respect and love for their neighbors and cautioned against politicizing religion, stating, “Politics itself is a nation, and Christ sits on that nation.”
The First Lady further stressed the importance of mothers dedicating more time to the upbringing and training of their children. She encouraged them to prepare their children for a future that brings glory to Nigeria and to join hands in building the nation, emphasizing that ethnic and religious considerations should not influence their actions. Mrs. Tinubu expressed her devotion to serving Nigeria, stating, “My family is not taking the grace of God to serve Nigeria for granted.”
In response, Mrs. Victoria Ihesiulor commended the First Lady for her unwavering advocacy and commitment to advancing the interests of women. She acknowledged the relentless efforts of the First Lady in uplifting the country from hardship and expressed WOWICAN’s support and prayers for President Bola Tinubu, the First Lady, and the nation as a whole, in their pursuit of peace and development.
Mrs. Ihesiulor also expressed WOWICAN’s readiness to collaborate with the Renewed Hope Initiative, a partnership aimed at improving the quality of life for families. Notably, WOWICAN is the female wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria and boasts a membership of approximately 45 million women across the country.
