The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called for greater inclusiveness and support for refugees and Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, in society.
Mrs. Tinubu made this appeal in her message marking the annual World Refugee Day, celebrated every June 20.
She said across Nigeria and the world, refugees had shown remarkable strength.
“But it is often the kindness of neighbours, the open arms of strangers, and the unity of communities that turn survival into hope, and hope into healing.
Let us continue to build inclusive communities where refugees and IDPs are not just welcomed, but truly embraced and supported.
In return, they should be law-abiding and contribute meaningfully to their host communities. Together, as a community, we are stronger,” she said. The 2025 World Refugee Day is themed “Community as a Superpower.”
The day was first observed globally in 2001 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1951 UN Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees.
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Mrs. Tinubu noted that this year’s theme highlighted the powerful role communities play in supporting vulnerable populations.
In recognition of her contributions and maternal role in supporting displaced persons in Nigeria, the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) on June 14 renamed a resettlement city in her honour.
The Federal Commissioner of NCFRMI, Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, explained that the resettlement city currently housed about 40 households of displaced persons and refugees, providing them with decent accommodation and improved living conditions.
A total of 239 individuals have so far benefited from the allocations.
NAN
