First Lady demands end to food waste as global crisis looms
Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for a national effort to reduce food waste in observance of World Cleanup Day 2026. She emphasized that responsible consumption is a civic duty necessary to combat climate change and global food insecurity.
Why it matters
The statement addresses critical issues of food security and environmental sustainability in a major African economy facing global supply chain pressures.
ABUJA –THE First Lady Senator Oluremi Tnubu has issued a forceful message to Nigerians, demanding an immediate end to the culture of food waste as the country marks World Cleanup Day 2026 under the global theme “From Clean Plates to Clean Cities.”
In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, the First Lady warned that irresponsible consumption habits are no longer tenable in the face of worsening climate change, global conflicts, and supply chain disruptions that threaten food security worldwide.
She said: “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,” underscoring the urgency of the moment.
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