The spirit of Christmas filled the air at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja as Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, hosted a special Christmas brunch for children from two foster homes.
This was contained in a statement signed by Busola Kukoyi, on Media to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
In her message, Senator Oluremi Tinubu called on Nigerians to embrace the essence of the season—love, compassion, and unity—urging them to make every day like Christmas.
“Christmas should remind us to love our neighbours and go all out to help others. Next year, let’s make it a year of love and a cleaner, greener Nigeria”.
The First Lady pointed out that the Federal Government has been doing all to ensure that lives of Nigerians get better and will continue to do so with all vigour in the new year.
She described the incoming year 2025 as one of hope, love and actualization of Gods goodness in the nation.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu urged the children to show love to their friends, sisters, brothers and neighbours as exemplified by Christ who is the reason for the Christmas season.
“The reason we are all here is to celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ”.
She read from the book which she authored “The Christmas Story” which explains about the birth, life and times of Jesus. The book, The Christmas Story, which reimagines the story of Jesus’ birth with Nigerian characters, bringing the message of hope and purpose closer home. The First Lady also answered questions from the children .
Children from Abuja Children Home and Vine Heritage Home Foundation (VHHF) who were the guests at the annual Children’s Christmas Brunch, competed in a national anthem contest, receiving cash prizes, and were treated to gifts, food, and drinks.
While speaking to journalists after the event, the First Lady reflected on her personal journey, encouraging Nigerians to approach the new year with optimism and a focus on faith and hard work.
As the children left with gifts and smiles, the First Lady’s message rang clear: Christmas is a time to share love, spread hope, and work together for a brighter future.
Also present at the Children’s Christmas Brunch were the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, Wife of the Speaker House of Representatives, Hajia Fatima Tajudeen Abass, Wife of the Deputy Senate President, Hajia Laila Barau, wives of NASS members, Wives of Ministers and wife of the CG Nigeria Customs Service Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi.
L-R Wife of the Deputy Senate President Hajia Laila Barau, Wife of the Speaker House of Representatives, Hajia Fatima Tajudeen Abass with the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu who was presenting a gift to one of the children at the annual Christmas Party hosted by the First Lady at the State House Abuja on Friday 20th December, 2024
L-R Wife of Member House of Representatives, Princess Temitope Adeyemi, Wife of the CG Nigeria Customs Service, Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi, Wife of the Deputy Senate President Hajia Laila Barau, Wife of the Vice President of Nigeria, Hajia Nana Shettima, First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Wife of the Speaker House of Representatives, Hajia Fatima Tajudeen Abass, Wife of Minister of State for Gas Resources, Mrs Esitmbom Ekperikpe, Mandate Secretary for Women, FCT Dr Dayo Benjamin Laniyi with Victoria Ekanem of the Abuja Childrens Home with some of the Children from the home who were at the annual Christmas Party hosted by the First Lady at the State House Abuja on Friday 20th December, 2024
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu(middle) with other dignitaries and children from the Abuja Children’s Home and Vine Heritage Home Foundation’, Abuja at the annual Christmas Party hosted by the First Lady at the State House Abuja on Friday 20th December, 2024
First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu attending to one of the children at the annual Christmas Party hosted by the First Lady at the State House Abuja on Friday 20th December, 2024.
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu reading the book she wrote, the Christmas Story Book to the children at the annual Christmas Party hosted by the First Lady at the State House Abuja on Friday 20th December, 2024.
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