President Tinubu and First Lady Remi Tinubu salute Nigerian fathers for their integrity, sacrifice and leadership in homes and nation-building on Father’s Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Senator Remi Tinubu joined millions of Nigerians in commemorating Father’s Day, saluting fathers across the nation and in the diaspora for their sacrifices and moral leadership.
In a message posted on his verified X account, the President described fathers as the “first institution of leadership,” saying that the strength of Nigeria as a nation rests on the integrity and resilience of men who lead with honour in their homes.
“Our country is only as strong as the men who lead with integrity within their families. To be a father is to carry the weight of responsibility with quiet strength,” Tinubu wrote.
He praised the quiet sacrifices and tireless contributions of fathers, acknowledging their roles as mentors, protectors, and nation-builders.
In a deeply personal note, the President—himself a father and grandfather—referred to fatherhood as “the most sacred” of titles.
To be a father is to carry the weight of responsibility with quiet strength.
“Today, we honour our first teachers, silent defenders, and tireless nation-builders…our fathers,” he said, noting that fatherhood transcends biological ties to include men who guide, support, and lead within communities and public life.
Thanking Nigerian fathers for shaping the nation’s moral character, Tinubu concluded, “Your everyday labours shape the character of our country and the future of our children.”
Echoing her husband’s sentiments, First Lady Remi Tinubu commended men who step into fatherhood through mentorship, guardianship and leadership.
She paid tribute to those who dedicate themselves to raising children who are “confident, responsible, and compassionate.”
“Let us continue to give men the support and enabling environment to function effectively as fathers. When fathers are involved, families grow stronger, and so does the nation,” she said.
She offered prayers for strength, peace, and fulfilment for all fathers across the country, recognising the heavy responsibilities they bear and the positive impact of their devotion on the broader society.
The Tinubus’ message comes at a time when family values and responsible leadership are increasingly seen as essential to Nigeria’s stability and development.
Fresh concerns have emerged over compliance with a court order issued by the High Court of Kano State on April 8, 2026, restraining key parties—including the Honourable Minister of Education, the Kano State Ministry of Land and Physical Planning, the Kano State Urban Development Authority, and Pluck Global Company Limited—from further actions pending the determination of the matter before the court.
Findings indicate that while all parties—except the concessionaire, Pluck Global Company Limited—were duly served within two days of the order, significant challenges were encountered in effecting service on the company, raising troubling questions about its corporate traceability and regulatory vetting.
A review of the company’s records filed with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) revealed addresses that could not be verified as functional business locations. Notably, documentation submitted to Federal Government College (FGC), Kano, dated June 20, 2024, listed two addresses: 8B, Lalupon Street, off Keffi Street, off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, as its head office, and 3 Bargery Road, Bompai, Kano, as its branch office.
However, a physical visit to the Ikoyi address revealed that the entire property is occupied by a company identified as Golden Alchemy, whose staff категорically denied any knowledge of, or shared occupancy with, Pluck Global Company Limited.
Efforts to trace the Kano address yielded even more unsettling findings. The location—a locked duplex—showed no visible signs of commercial activity. Neighbours, while reluctant to speak on record, alluded to irregular movements at odd hours, casting further doubt on the legitimacy of the premises as a corporate office.
In a twist, after multiple attempts to establish contact, an individual purportedly representing the company surfaced in Kano and agreed to receive and acknowledge the court order on April 11, 2026, at approximately 6:00 pm. Curiously, the Ikoyi address—already discredited—was again listed as the company’s official address in the acknowledgment.
These developments raise critical questions regarding due diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols on the part of the Federal Ministry of Education. They also cast a spotlight on the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), should a concession agreement indeed have been executed with the company. Stakeholders say it would be instructive to review the addresses contained in all official correspondences and contractual documents linked to the transaction.
Meanwhile, a visit to the premises of Federal Government College, Kano, revealed ongoing construction activity, with workers observed excavating foundations. When approached, the workers declined to disclose the authority under which they were operating—despite the subsistence of a court order restraining further action.
Notably, a previously installed project billboard bearing the insignia of the school authorities and the Federal Ministry of Education had been removed. Sources within the institution suggest that the directive for its removal may have emanated from the Ministry following receipt of the court order.
The unfolding situation presents a complex mix of legal, regulatory, and accountability issues—raising the spectre of possible non-compliance with judicial directives, as well as deeper concerns about transparency in public-private concession arrangements.
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