ABUJA — [Oluremi Tinubu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oluremi_Tinubu), Nigeria’s First Lady, appealed on Saturday for continued expansion of education, health services, skill‑building programmes, decent jobs and economic prospects, especially for households at risk, as the nation observes the 2026 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
She highlighted that the observance, held under the theme “United for Peace and Human Rights”, emphasizes a collective duty to build a society where every person can live with dignity and hope.
“The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2026, with the theme ‘United for Peace and Human Rights,’ reminds us of our collective responsibility to build a society where every person can live with dignity and hope, access meaningful opportunities, and thrive to realise their full potential,” Tinubu said.
The First Lady stressed that anti‑poverty strategies must give priority to vulnerable households and create conditions that enable people to raise their living standards.
“We must continue expanding access to education, healthcare, skills, decent livelihoods, and economic opportunities, especially for vulnerable families,” she added.
She further noted that compassion, effective interventions and sustained collaboration are essential to help individuals and families break the cycle of poverty.
“Through compassion, effective interventions, and sustained collaboration, we can create pathways out of poverty and towards shared prosperity,” Tinubu affirmed.
Tinubu concluded by wishing Nigerians a happy International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, which is observed each year on October 17.
According to the [United Nations](https://www.un.org), the global theme for 2026‑2028 is “United for Peace and Human Rights”, while the specific focus for this year is “Safe Homes for All”.