Stop Badmouthing Nigeria- First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Tells Nigerians

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to stop badmouthing the country, insisting that the days when Nigeria was branded the “most corrupt country” in the world are over.

Mrs. Tinubu made this statement on Thursday, October 2, 2025, during her two-day working visit to Gombe State. Speaking at the palace of the Emir of Akko, HRH Alhaji Umar Muhammad Atiku, she emphasized the need for citizens to change their narrative about Nigeria.

“Calling on us as Nigerians, stop badmouthing your nation. Gone are the days when they say Nigeria is the most corrupt country. You won’t hear that again,” she declared.

“Even when I go abroad, when they hear you’re from Nigeria, everybody’s interested. They want to come to Nigeria. Nigeria is the next destination,” she added.

She emphasized that Nigeria’s unique beauty and its vast human potential should inspire citizens to have greater confidence in the nation’s future.

“We have to be proud. Your landscape is beautiful. I’ve never seen anything like that. You see that in the London countryside, but I’m seeing it here in Gombe and in other states too,” she said.

Mrs. Tinubu tied her call for national pride to the administration’s ongoing efforts in security, education, and grassroots development. She emphasized that traditional and religious leaders have an important role to play in shaping the mindset of citizens.

She added: “I’m 65 years old now, I pray I live long. But I’m working so hard so that when my husband finishes his tenure, me too I can walk around safely. That is what drives me”

During her visit, Mrs. Tinubu was also honored with the traditional title of Sarauniyar Yaki (Queen Warrior) of the Akko Emirate in Gombe State.

The Lamido of Akko, who conferred the title, said it was in recognition of her dedication to protecting the interests of vulnerable groups across the country.