Nigeria's First Lady meets with Israeli ambassador

The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on citizens to show more kindness to each other. She believes this will help strengthen the values of the nation.

The First Lady shared this message during her meeting with the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman.

She stressed that kindness, love, and helping each other are important for national unity. She added that these traits are part of Nigeria's core values.

“I love Nigeria. It is a great country, and there is no investment that you put in Nigeria that goes to waste,” she said.

“The more I discover who we are, the more I see how blessed this nation is, and I pray that the young people and the coming generation can see that this is a great nation.”

“It is amazing how God has put us together, but to now find allies from foreign countries believing in this country is a great blessing.”

“We really need to show compassion to one another, and showing compassion, it takes a lot of godliness; all it takes is for a comfortable person to help others.”

Earlier, Mr Freeman praised the First Lady's various programs on women's empowerment, agriculture, youth development, and education.

He thanked Mrs Tinubu for using the Renewed Hope Initiative to support many vulnerable Nigerians, especially in agriculture, technology, healthcare, education, women, and youth empowerment.

He also talked about the Israeli government’s work, which includes helping the less privileged and providing support to hospitals and orphanages.

The ambassador mentioned he would finish his posting in one week. He said it was important for him to meet the First Lady and share his admiration for Nigeria, which he described as different from the negative stories often heard about the country.

“There is a new team, and they are ready to work with the Nigerian nation. The Israeli government has been able to do some work with the orphanages, and on behalf of the embassy, we would be donating more wheelchairs to them.”

“Israel will also be donating three ambulances to the health system. We have trained Nigerian doctors, and we also bring in Israeli doctors to help the system. We have also been doing a lot in agriculture and will continue to do so.”

“For me, Nigeria has been the most incredible experience. I have had the most fantastic time, and I want you to know that we are committed to the nation, including our Foreign Minister, the Prime Minister, the President, and our First Lady.”

Mr Freeman added that Israel will keep partnering with Nigeria.

“Nigeria is our partner, Nigeria is our friend, and we are ready to do incredible things for our friends and partners.”

Also at the meeting were the Deputy Chief of Mission, Rachel Stavissky, and the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission, STV Adegbite.