Bukola Afeni
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on mothers, particularly lactating mothers, to embrace healthy lifestyles and consume nutritious foods for their well-being and that of their children.
In a message to commemorate World Breastfeeding Week 2026, observed from August 1 to 7, the First Lady joined the global community in support of this year’s theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works.”
“As we commemorate World Breastfeeding Week 2026, I join the global community in support of this year’s theme: ‘Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works,’” she said.
According to the First Lady, breastfeeding provides the foundation for a child’s healthy growth and lifelong development.
“Breastfeeding lays the foundation for a child’s healthy growth and lifelong development, making it a vital investment in families and a nation,” she said.
She also encouraged mothers, especially lactating mothers, to adopt healthy lifestyles and eat nutritious foods.
“I encourage mothers, especially lactating mothers, to embrace healthy lifestyles and eat nutritious foods for their well-being and that of their children,” she said.
