“Stop talking about poverty in front of your children. Give them hope and a positive life” — Remi Tinubu

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

“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.”