Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has stressed that books remain essential in schools, even in the age of rapid technological advancement.
She made the statement while meeting US Special Envoy for Best Future Generations, Charles Harder, on the sidelines of the Fostering the Future Together Global Summit, organized by US First Lady Melania Trump in Washington.
Oluremi Tinubu emphasized that reading books allows children to expand their knowledge without distractions from social media or digital platforms. She also highlighted the centrality of education in the agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, describing it as foundational for long-term societal development.
“If you want to help people, you must first understand who they really are. My husband understands this, as he did as Governor of Lagos State, and is working to build a solid system that can serve as a strong foundation,” she said.
The First Lady also revealed plans to launch a nationwide child nutrition campaign in the coming days through her office, aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Nigerian children.
For his part, Special Envoy Harder said the meeting sought to advance discussions on the challenges facing Nigerian children. The Best Future Generations initiative, conceived by Melania Trump, addresses global issues affecting children, including nutrition, health, safety, and protection from abuse.
The summit brought together over 45 First Ladies from around the world, who discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on children and adolescents, among other pressing issues.