First Lady Calls For More Education, Healthcare Access To Tackle Poverty

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called for expanded access to education, healthcare, skills development and economic opportunities as part of efforts to address poverty in the country.

She made the call in a statement to mark the 2026 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on Saturday, October 17.

Tinubu said vulnerable families should be prioritised in efforts to improve access to essential services and create sustainable livelihood opportunities.

According to her, the theme of this year’s observance, “Dignity, Opportunity, and Shared Prosperity,” highlights the collective responsibility to build a society where everyone can live with dignity and fulfil their potential.

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“The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2026, with the theme ‘Dignity, Opportunity, and Shared Prosperity,’ reminds us of our collective responsibility to build a society where every person can live with dignity and hope, access meaningful opportunities, and thrive to realize their full potential,” the statement read.

The First Lady stressed the need for continued investment in essential services and opportunities, particularly for vulnerable households.

“We must continue expanding access to education, healthcare, skills, decent livelihoods, and economic opportunities, especially for vulnerable families,” she said.

Tinubu also called for sustained collaboration and effective interventions to help individuals and families escape poverty.

“Through compassion, effective interventions, and sustained collaboration, we can create pathways out of poverty and toward shared prosperity,” she added.