First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians to cut down on food waste and embrace sustainable habits to help protect the environment.
Tinubu made the call in a message to mark the 2026 World Cleanup Day, observed on Sunday under the theme, “From Clean Plates to Clean Cities.”
She said the focus on food waste was timely, noting that climate change, conflicts and other global challenges were still affecting food production and supply.
“This year’s focus on food waste is particularly important at a time when climate change, conflicts, and other global challenges continue to disrupt food production and supply,” she said.
The First Lady also urged Nigerians to be more careful about how they buy, prepare, eat and preserve food.
“I encourage households, businesses, and communities to reduce food waste, dispose of refuse properly, and adopt more sustainable practices that protect our environment,” she added.
Tinubu stressed that everyone has a role to play in creating cleaner and healthier communities for both current and future generations.
“Through our collective efforts, we can build cleaner, healthier communities for present and future generations,” she said.
