First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Calls on Women to Unite and Empower Each Other for Nation Building
L-R APC Deputy National Women Leader, Hajia Zainab Ibrahim, Wife of the Vice President of Nigeria, Hajia Nana Shettima, First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, APC National Women Leader, Dr Mary Alile Idele and the First Lady of the Gambia, Mrs Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow at the APC Women National Summit and Dialogue held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja on Saturday 2nd November, 2024
ABUJA – First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerian women to support and uplift one another, especially those seeking elective positions, to enhance their collective impact on the nation. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Women National Summit and Dialogue in Abuja, themed *Empowering APC Women for Leadership and Nation Building,* Tinubu emphasized the importance of women's solidarity in shaping Nigeria’s future.
The summit saw attendance from distinguished guests, including the Wife of Nigeria’s Vice President, the First Lady of The Gambia, members of the National Assembly, state first ladies, deputy governors, APC women leaders from across Nigeria, and members of the diplomatic community.
Senator Tinubu shared personal insights on how women uniquely understand each other’s challenges and strengths, stressing the need for mutual support. "As women leaders in this nation-building phase, we must avoid creating imaginary limitations," she said. "Let us focus on our potential, persevere, support each other, and work diligently. We can shape the future—one woman at a time."
The First Lady urged the APC’s National Woman Leader to collaborate with state women leaders to advocate for legislation that would increase women's representation in the National Assembly, underscoring the government’s commitment to women’s empowerment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. "The next election is for Nigerian women," she declared, highlighting recent gains in female representation within government as a testament to women’s resilience and determination.
Senator Tinubu emphasized qualities essential for good leadership, including integrity, compassion, and the ability to apologize when necessary. "A leader who cannot apologize for their wrongs is unfit to lead," she stated, encouraging women leaders to prioritize the support and success of their peers. "When one woman succeeds, we all succeed; when one fails, we all fail."
The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, commended President Tinubu’s dedication to gender equity, noting that his support has paved the way for new female leaders and promoted balanced representation in decision-making. She described his initiatives as a legacy of inclusivity that will positively impact future generations.
In her opening remarks, APC National Woman Leader, Dr. Mary Alile Idele, paid homage to past heroines like Queen Amina, Emotan, and Moremi, urging the women present to build legacies that would uplift future generations and benefit the nation.
Busola Kukoyi
Senior Special Assistant on Media to the First Lady of Nigeria
November 2, 2024
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