First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has charged Youths on the need to remain focused and work hard on their chosen careers for a better future.
Tinubu stated this in a message to the youths on the occasion of the 2026 International Youth Day, which holds every August 12.
The First Lady , while joining the global community in highlighting the significance of this year’s theme, ‘Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.’ notes that although young people come from diverse backgrounds and face different circumstances, they share common aspirations for quality education, meaningful employment, equal opportunities, and a more sustainable future.
‘I encourage our youth to remain focused and hardworking’.
The First Lady, through her humanitarian activities, has created dedicated programmes that promotes active youth participation in social, economic, and political life.
She urged young people to take advantage of the federal government’s investments in the educational sector to strengthen creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and active citizenship to pursue their dreams.
‘ Fulfil your potential, and help build a more peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.
‘As we commemorate this day, let us renew our commitment to supporting and empowering young people by creating opportunities for them to realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to society, ‘ she stated.
The International Youth Day, observed annually on August 12 of every year, was established by the United Nations, to celebrate young people’s potential as partners in global society and raises awareness of the cultural and legal challenges they face.
The 2026 theme is ‘Different Contexts, Common Aspirations’ is used to also highlight hurdles like unemployment, limited education access, and inequality.
2026 Focus: Directs attention toward youth in vulnerable regions like Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).