Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, welcomed the first baby of the year, a female born at the Asokoro General Hospital in Abuja. The baby, Chioma Odion Oyigbo, was born at 12:27 a.m. weighing 3.6kg. A statement signed by SSA Media to the First Lady of Nigeria, Busola Kukoyi, noted that the baby was presented with gifts, cash, and a hard copy of her birth registration certificate.

Busola Kukoyi reported that the First Lady, represented by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shetimma, prayed for the children and admonished the parents to give them adequate attention and care. She emphasized that the health and well-being of the children should always be a priority. Other babies born on January 1st also received gifts to celebrate their birth.

In her New Year message, Senator Oluremi Tinubu assured Nigerians of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to undertaking measures that will deepen the nation’s economy. As Busola Kukoyi noted, the First Lady urged Nigerians to rise above their differences and rebuild the bridges that connect them. “As we journey through 2025, let us rise above our differences and rebuild the bridges that connect us—bridges of love, respect, and understanding,” she said.

The First Lady’s message emphasized the importance of unity and investing in one another . She stated, “Let us stand together, lifting each other up, and ensuring no one is left behind. Together, we can build the Nigeria we all desire. Together, we will.” The First Lady’s New Year message was a call to action for Nigerians to work together towards a brighter future.