Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, has called for the empowerment of African youth and the strategic use of the continent’s resources for sustainable development.
Speaking during a meeting with the Burundian Ambassador to Nigeria, Edouard Nduwimana, at the State House in Abuja, Mrs. Tinubu emphasized the need for Africa to focus on education as a key tool for progress.
She highlighted that by educating the youth, Africa can optimize its abundant natural resources and make significant advances in human capital development.
The First Lady urged African nations to strengthen their bonds of brotherhood and find solutions from within the continent.
Ambassador Nduwimana expressed appreciation for Nigeria’s support, noting Burundi’s progress towards peace and stability under its current leadership.
He praised the warm diplomatic relations between the two countries, which have cooperated in areas such as peace, security, and economic development.
Mrs. Tinubu reiterated the importance of leadership and accountability in ensuring Africa’s rightful place on the global stage.
