Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has stressed that expanding access to quality education remains a central priority of the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

She made this known during a meeting with the United States Special Envoy for Best Future Generations, Charles Harder, held in Washington.

Tinubu noted that the government is focused on laying a strong educational foundation for future generations, adding that her office is set to roll out a nationwide campaign aimed at improving child nutrition. She also emphasised the importance of maintaining the use of books in schools despite the rise of digital technology, warning that overreliance on social media could disrupt learning and limit students’ depth of knowledge.

In his remarks, Harder explained that the engagement was part of ongoing efforts to address the needs of children in Nigeria. He highlighted that the Best Future Generations initiative, founded by Melania Trump, focuses on issues such as nutrition, healthcare, and child protection globally.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Fostering the Future Together Global Summit, which brought together over 45 First Ladies to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on children and adolescents worldwide.