The willingness of all Nigerians to work together across cultural and religious differences remains crucial in shaping a desirable future for Nigeria.
First Lady, of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu stated this at the 18th Leadership Newspapers Annual Conference and Awards ceremony, where she emerged as the Person Of Year, 2025.
According to the statement released by her aide, the First Lady reiterated the need for unity as a prerequisite for national development.
“The future of our nation depends on our willingness to work together, across cultural and religious differences and interests, for the good of all. For a house divided against itself cannot stand. Let us keep working together to realize the Nigeria of our dreams.”.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu who dedicated the award to all those who have mentored and continued to mentor her .
“I do not take this honor alone. I stand on the shoulders of a lot of people who have mentored and continued to mentor me. This Award is for all those who have helped me along the way. 
“It is also for the many Nigerians especially women, young people and community leaders who work quietly everyday to uplift others and ignite hope in our nation”.
The First Lady thanked the Chairman of Leadership Newspapers, Mrs Zainab NDA- Isiah not only for the honor, but for her continued commitment to journalism that informs, inspires and strengthens democracy in the country.
“I celebrate the legacy of the Founding Chairman Late Mr Sam NDA-Isiah, OFR whose dreams, his best half, Mrs Zainab Nda – Isiah has taken to the next level. I believe looking down today, he will be so proud of you for keeping the fire of this organization burning”.
Speaking on the theme of the award, “Politicsl stability and sustainable development in Africa in an increasingly unstable global ststem: a roadmap for Nigeria” the guest speaker and Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations Dr Amina Mohammed noted that the real building of any nation is done by its people at home.
“We need a position to deepen democracy and see to more investments and economic sustainability in Africa generally and Nigeria in particular”.
Also the Chairman of the occasion Bishop Matthew Kukah admonished that the present government should strengthen institutions to ensure sustainable development.
27 eminent Nigerians and corporate organizations were recognized at the award ceremony instituted 18 years ago, by the founder of Leadership Newspapers, Late Sam Nda Isaiah.
