The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has extolled the virtue of mothers saying they are the ones who largely help shape the lives of their children.

The First Lady spoke while on a condolence visit to the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima who recently lost her mother.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu pointed out that though female children tend to gravitate towards their fathers, the role and influence of the mother cannot be over emphasized.

“The influence of the mother is great. Though our fathers tend not to scold us as much as our mothers, what our mothers do especially when we are still very young is really remarkable.

“I know you will miss her very much but she has done so well and I pray Almighty Allah remembers all her good work and forgives her shortcomings.

“The loss of a mother is really a painful thing and no matter how old she is, you will not want her to go,” Senator Tinubu said.

She prayed for strength for Hajia Nana Shettima and other members of the family to bear the loss.

The Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima thanked the First Lady for the visit.

The First Lady was accompanied on the visit by Wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Wife of the Deputy Senate President, Wife of the Imo State Governor and Wife of the Chief of Staff to the President.

The late Hajia Maryam Albishir died on Sunday, 23 June, 2024.