First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called for sustained investment in quality and inclusive education to equip children and young people with the skills and values needed to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.
In a message to mark the 2026 International Day of Education on January 24, Mrs Tinubu said Nigeria’s priority must be to empower its youth to think critically, act responsibly and embrace the future with confidence and compassion.
She noted that education remains the most powerful tool for acquiring knowledge, values, creativity and ethical judgment required in a rapidly evolving global environment shaped by innovation and automation.
Reflecting on this year’s theme, “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation,” the First Lady stressed that while artificial intelligence and technological innovation offer vast opportunities, they must be deployed in ways that serve humanity.
“As we embrace artificial intelligence and innovation, we must ensure that technology serves humanity, not the other way around,” she said, adding that humans must remain the drivers of AI by harnessing innovation while safeguarding the values that define society and sustain development.
The First Lady reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to policies and initiatives that promote inclusive education, stressing that investing in education is central to building a resilient, ethical and forward-looking nation.
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