The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has said that education remained the most powerful means of acquiring knowledge, values and other virtues.
This came as she counselled that humans must be drivers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) harnessing innovation while preserving the values that define people and sustain developmen
Mrs Tinubu said this on Sunday in her comments in commemoration of the International Day of Education 2026.
She wrote: “On this International Day of Education 2026, I call on us to reflect on this years’ theme “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation.” Education remains the most powerful tool for acquiring knowledge, values, creativity, and ethical judgment needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world.
As we embrace artificial intelligence and innovation, we must ensure that technology serves humanity, not the other way around. Humans must remain the drivers of AI, harnessing innovation while preserving the values that define us and sustain development.
In Nigeria, our priority is to invest in quality, inclusive education that empowers our children and youth to think critically, act responsibly, and embrace the future with confidence and compassion. Happy International Day of Education 2026.”
