First Lady named ‘Leadership Newspapers’ Person of the Year 2025’
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has been named Leadership Newspapers’ Person of the Year 2025 at the 18th Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony of the media organization.
Speaking at the event, Senator Tinubu emphasised the importance of unity in achieving national development, urging Nigerians to work together across cultural and religious divides.
“The future of our nation depends on our willingness to work together, across cultural and religious differences and interests, for the good of all. For a house divided against itself cannot stand. Let us keep working together to realize the Nigeria of our dreams,” she said.
The First Lady dedicated the award to her mentors and to Nigerians contributing to nation-building, particularly women, young people, and community leaders.
“I do not take this honor alone. I stand on the shoulders of a lot of people who have mentored and continue to mentor me. This award is for all those who have helped me along the way. It is also for the many Nigerians — especially women, young people, and community leaders — who work quietly every day to uplift others and ignite hope in our nation,” she stated.
She also commended the Chairman of Leadership Newspapers, Zainab Nda-Isaiah, for her commitment to journalism that strengthens democracy. The First Lady paid tribute to the late founding Chairman of the newspaper, Sam Nda-Isaiah, noting that his legacy continues to thrive under Mrs. Nda-Isaiah’s leadership.
“I celebrate the legacy of the Founding Chairman, Late Mr. Sam Nda-Isaiah, OFR, whose dreams his better half, Mrs. Zainab Nda-Isaiah, has taken to the next level. I believe that looking down today, he will be proud of you for keeping the fire of this organization burning,” she said.
Delivering the keynote address on the theme, “Political Stability and Sustainable Development in Africa in an Increasingly Unstable Global System: A Roadmap for Nigeria,” the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Dr. Amina Mohammed, stressed that nation-building ultimately rests with citizens.
