First Lady Tinubu Urges Nigerians To Protect Children, Schools From Attacks

10th September, 2026 | News

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on citizens to unite in protecting schools, teachers, and students from attacks, emphasizing that every child deserves to learn in a safe and secure environment.

In a message commemorating the 2026 International Day to Protect Education from Attack—themed “Education Can Survive Attack”—the First Lady highlighted the vital role schools play in shaping society:

• Protecting the Future: Describing classrooms as places where “potential is discovered, dreams take root, and hope is nurtured,” she warned that attacks on educational institutions directly threaten the future of children and entire communities.
• Collective Responsibility: She urged all Nigerians to safeguard children’s fundamental right to education, stating that preserving learning spaces is essential to securing the nation’s collective future.