Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called for stronger mentorship for young people that promotes modesty, cultural values and moral character.
She made the call on Thursday during an interfaith Iftar and Lent breaking of fast she hosted for Muslim and Christian women.
The First Lady said decency should remain an important aspect of beauty, stressing that exposing the body should not be encouraged.
“Nakedness is not acceptable in our culture. Beauty should be accompanied by decency,” she said.
Tinubu urged young people to embrace their identity rather than adopt foreign fashion trends that expose their bodies.
She also encouraged parents and guardians to mentor younger people by guiding them in leadership, good behaviour and proper dressing.
“Help them even if it is to give a scholarship, teach them leadership and how to behave well. Teach them how to dress properly because you can see that our young people like to expose their bodies.
“Teach them how to cover up because being naked is not beauty,” she said.
The First Lady also urged Nigerians to use the Ramadan and Lent seasons for spiritual reflection and prayers for the nation’s peace, prosperity and unity among different faiths.
Dignitaries at the event included former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, wife of the Vice-President, Nana Shettima, wives of state governors and other senior government officials.
Lectures were delivered by Prof. Ganiyat Adesins-Uthman of the National Open University of Nigeria and Bishop Sally Chinebedu of Dominion Church International, Abuja.