Get Guardian on GoogleFirst Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians to unite in supporting girls across the country to achieve their full potential and play active roles in nation-building.
In a message to mark the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, celebrated globally on October 11, Mrs. Tinubu urged collective action to break barriers that limit girls’ progress.
“Let us come together to support our girls to reach their maximum potential,” she said, stressing that inclusive opportunities for girls are critical to national growth and sustainable development.
Reflecting on this year’s theme, “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis,” the First Lady said the day serves as a reminder of the daily struggles faced by many girls in Nigeria and around the world.
She paid tribute to girls who continue to pursue education, fetch water, and endure displacement despite daunting challenges.
“To every brave girl striving to reach the classroom, walking miles for water, or carrying the quiet strength of displacement, you are seen, you are heard, and valued. Your courage lights the way to a brighter future,” Mrs. Tinubu said.
She reaffirmed her commitment to championing initiatives that protect and empower girls, noting that every investment in their education, health, and safety strengthens families and builds a better society.
“Today, on International Day of the Girl Child, let us remember the daily struggle of our girls,” she added, calling on communities, families, and institutions to create safe spaces for girls to dream, learn, and lead.
