Abuja, Nigeria – On this special Father’s Day 2025, the President of Nigeria today issued a heartfelt tribute to fathers across the nation, celebrating them as the bedrock of family and national strength. The President’s message, deeply personal and reflective, underscored the indispensable contributions of paternal figures to society.
“Today, we honour our first teachers, silent defenders, and tireless nation-builders…our fathers,” the President of Nigeria stated, opening a powerful message of appreciation.
The President elaborated on the profound essence of fatherhood, emphasizing the gravity and grace it entails. “To be a father is to carry the weight of responsibility with quiet strength. It is to sacrifice comfort so your children can dream, to model discipline, and to lead with love and firmness. These are the same values that hold a nation together.”
Drawing on a personal understanding of the role, the President of Nigeria shared, “As a father and grandfather, I know that no title is more sacred.” The President highlighted the crucial role of the home in shaping future leaders, asserting, “The home is the first institution of leadership, and our country is only as strong as the men who lead with integrity within their families.”
The message concluded with a sweeping gesture of gratitude, acknowledging the wide-ranging impact of Nigerian fathers. “Thank you to all Nigerian fathers, biological and symbolic, home and abroad. Your everyday labours shape the character of our country and the future of our children,” the President of Nigeria affirmed.
The President’s words resonate across Nigerian homes today as families gather to honour their fathers and father figures, recognizing their unwavering dedication and the lasting legacy they build for generations to come.
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