First Lady Senator Remi Tinubu has called on Nigerians, especially the youth, to continue to believe in the country. According to her, Nigeria will witness a rebirth of a new nation that will take its rightful place among nations.

Remi Tinubu made the comments at an event tagged "Honouring the Youth of Our Nation," with the theme "Becoming: Pathway to Success," in commemoration of the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu's administration. The event was held at the State House Conference Center in Abuja.

She noted that the current administration will ensure it provides the enabling environment that supports Nigeria's youth population, who are active participants in national development and in rewriting Nigeria's story for the better.

She said that purpose, passion, determination, and resilience are necessary for achieving success in life. She also stressed the importance of education in attaining great heights and assured that her pet project, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), is geared towards complementing the efforts of President Tinubu in the areas of education, agriculture, social investment, and economic empowerment.

She said, “Stay in school, finish school because we are a developing country. When you stay and finish your education, you will have more options.

“We will continue to do our best to provide an enabling environment to foster and support you as active participants in national development and in re-writing Nigeria’s story for good. I urge us to keep believing in Nigeria, by the special grace of God, we will witness the rebirth of a new nation that will take its rightful place among the comity of Nations."

She described Tunde Onakoya, the Chess Master who was a member of the panel as a beacon of light in the realm of social impact. Onakoya captured hearts with his unwavering dedication to empowering vulnerable children through the strategic game of chess.

She noted that his crowning glory came as he etched his name in history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon chess game, channeling the proceeds towards noble charitable causes, Vanguard reports.