God is looking on Nigeria with mercy – Oluremi Tinubu

By Kunle Sanni

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is working tirelessly to improve the country and alleviate the challenges faced by citizens.

Speaking at an Iftar gathering with former First Ladies, female National Assembly members, and wives of lawmakers, the First Lady emphasized the importance of compassion and mutual support.

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First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu in an embrace with former First Lady of Nigeria Hajia Dr. Mariam Abacha during the Iftar; breaking of fast hosted by the 1st Lady of Nigeria held at the State House Abuja on Thursday, 26th of March 2025

She encouraged Nigerians to assist those in need, stating, “Take one person at a time and lend a helping hand. This will go a long way in easing the hardship of others.”

Senator Tinubu also reflected on the rare coincidence of Ramadan and Lent this year, describing it as a divine arrangement.

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First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu with the Wife of the vice president, Hajia Nana Shetima exchanging pleasantries with dignitaries is at the Iftar breaking of fast hosted by the First Lady of Nigeria, held at the State House Abuja on Thursday, 26th of March 2025

“It is a time of sober reflection for our Muslim brothers and sisters, and even for our Christian brothers and sisters observing Lent. God has ordained it to be so at this time in our nation.”

She urged Muslims to uphold the virtues of Ramadan and continue seeking God’s mercy for the country.

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A cross-section of dignitaries at the Iftarbreaking of fast hosted by the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu held at the State House Abuja on Thursday, 26th of March 2025

Earlier, the wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima, expressed gratitude to the First Lady for hosting the Iftar and called on Nigerians to continually pray for the nation and its leaders.

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First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu (middle) flunked on the left by former First Lady, Hajia, Dr. Mariam Abacha, on the right by Wife Of the vice president, Hajia Nana Shetima and others during the Iftar; breaking of fast hosted by the 1st Lady of Nigeria held at the State House Abuja on Thursday, 26th of March 2025

The event featured a lecture on the spiritual significance of Ramadan, delivered by Professor Fatima Mukhtar, Vice-Chancellor of Azman University, Kano. Special prayers were also offered for the nation, the President, and all citizens.

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