Wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu, has emphasised that books remain indispensable in schools despite rapid technological advancement across the globe.
She made the remark during a meeting with the United States Special Envoy for Best Future Generations, Charles Harder, on the sidelines of the Fostering the Future Together Global Summit in Washington, D.C., hosted by Melania Trump.
Mrs Tinubu noted that reading books helps children broaden their knowledge without the distractions often associated with social media and digital platforms.
She added that education remains central to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stressing the importance of building a solid foundation for national development.
“If you want to help people, you must first understand who they really are. My husband understands this… He is trying to sanitise the system and build a formidable foundation,” she said.
The First Lady also disclosed plans to prioritise child nutrition through a nationwide campaign to be launched soon by her office.
In his remarks, Harder said the meeting was aimed at advancing discussions on the welfare and development of Nigerian children.
He explained that the Best Future Generations initiative seeks to address global challenges affecting children, including nutrition, health, and protection from abuse.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the global summit, which brought together over 45 First Ladies to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on children and adolescents worldwide.
Deji Elumoye
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