Keep it to yourself, don't complain of poverty to kids - Remi Tinubu tells Nigerian parents

Remi Tinubu, Nigeria’s first lady, has urged parents to stop discussing ravaging poverty before their children, saying it could have adverse effects on society.

The Nigerian First Lady further urged citizens to be optimistic about the coming year, saying everyone should strive to make the country a better place.

“Whoever we are, we should stop talking about poverty in front of our children,” Mr Tinubu said. “We are not a poor nation; the wealthy ones should also take care of the poor ones and make them wealthy; that is all it takes,” Mrs Tinubu spoke at the State House on Saturday in her Christmas message with children of Nana Berry Orphanage, Abuja.

The former senator further urged citizens to be positive about the coming year, saying everyone should strive to make the country a better place.

“We have taken the issue of poverty out of context, and it is polluting the hearts of the young ones,” Mrs Tinubu said. “But we have to give them hope and a positive life. We are entering a glorious year, and those who believe it will be glorious will enjoy it.”