Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged mothers in the country, particularly lactating mothers, to live healthy lives.
She, in her message, urged to mark this year’s World Breastfeeding Week.
The First Lady also appealed to mothers to eat healthy food for the healthy lives of their breastfeeding babies.
She said: “As we celebrate the World Breastfeeding Week 2026, I join the world in supporting this year’s theme: ‘Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works’.
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“Breastfeeding is the foundation of a child’s healthy growth and development throughout life, and an important investment in families and a nation.
“I appeal to mothers, especially lactating mothers, to live healthy lifestyles and eat healthy foods for their own good and that of their children. Happy World Breastfeeding Week,” she said.
August 3 is annually observed as World Breastfeeding Week.
