As the world celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu acknowledged Nigerian mothers on the special occasion.
In a statement he personally signed, the Nigerian leader said mothers’ sacrifices are beyond comparison for individual families and the nation.
President Tinubu described mothers as the harbingers of life, nurturers of growth, and champions of feats, stressing that they ensure that their children get to the gates of destiny.
He wrote: “I celebrate our mothers, the fountain of life, on this special occasion of Mother’s Day.
“This day, as always, reminds us of the precious gifts and blessings that our mothers represent.
“As the harbingers of life, nurturers of our growth, and champions of our feats, they light our paths, comfort us, guide us, and ensure that we get to the gates of destiny.
“The sacrifices of our mothers are simply beyond comparison – both for individual families and the nation.
“I salute all mothers and women in Nigeria and around the world on this momentous day. Happy Mother’s Day.”