By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on citizens to rededicate themselves to nation-building as the country marks its 65th Independence anniversary.
In her goodwill message titled “All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation”, Mrs Tinubu urged Nigerians to contribute their quota to building the country they desire, assuring that such sacrifices will not be in vain.
Quoting the words of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, she encouraged citizens to embrace selflessness by asking not what the nation can do for them, but what they can do for the nation.
She further drew inspiration from Gebran Khalil Gebran’s 1925 essay, The New Frontier, reminding Nigerians that those who seek only personal gain from their country are parasites, while those who give back are “an oasis in a desert.”
The First Lady congratulated Nigerians on the milestone, commending their resilience over the decades. She also prayed for peace, unity, and prosperity as the nation continues its democratic journey.
Mrs Tinubu concluded her message with a renewed call for patriotism, stressing that the collective efforts of Nigerians at home and abroad remain crucial to shaping a greater future.
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