First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has praised the Armed Forces and security agencies for their continuous efforts in safeguarding the country, while urging renewed commitment in the fight against insecurity. She made the remarks on Tuesday when she received the wives of recently appointed service chiefs at the State House, Abuja.
Tinubu expressed sadness over the abduction of 25 students from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State, calling the incident “very unfortunate and sad.” Before the meeting commenced, she requested a minute of silence in honour of the school’s late vice principal.
The first lady reminded the visiting spouses that their new roles come with deep responsibility and sacrifice.
“Your husbands signed to protect the nation and lives at the expense of their own. I pray that they succeed in their new responsibilities and that God will protect them as well,” she said.
She also highlighted preparations for the annual Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Elderly Support Programme scheduled for December, noting that military veterans would be among its beneficiaries. She encouraged the women to continue caring for elderly citizens beyond the scope of the initiative.
Responding on behalf of the group, Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun, wife of the Inspector General of Police, thanked the First Lady for her nationwide humanitarian efforts, including empowerment programmes, scholarships, and healthcare support.
In a separate engagement, Senator Tinubu received the management of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), where she was decorated as the Grand Matron of the Road Safety Special Marshal by Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed.
While appreciating the recognition, she called for increased adoption of technology and inter-agency cooperation to curb road accidents. She also emphasised the importance of enforcing speed limits and deploying more FRSC personnel during the festive season to reduce crashes.
