First Lady Highlights Women’s Role In Climate Change Activities

Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has underscored the importance of mainstreaming women in climate change activities, especially in the Great Green Wall project.

Tinubu made this submission while inaugurating the Green Women Platform, GWP, at the 9th Session of the Council of Ministers under the Pan African Agency for the Great Green Wall in Abuja.

The first lady, who was represented by the wife of the vice president, Nana Shettima, described women as indispensable personalities for preserving the environment and advancing the cause of sustainability.

According to her, the role of women in the Great Green Wall initiative is driven by a shared commitment among African nations to address critical environmental and social challenges facing the Sahel region.

”The Sahel land, stretching across Africa, has been severely impacted by desertification and climate change.

“I am honoured to have the opportunity to draw attention to a critical aspect of this initiative–The Great Green Women platform.

“This remarkable endeavour serves as the testimony to women’s vital role in promoting a greener and prosperous Africa.

“The green women platform Initiative is a programme initiative by the pan Africa agency of the great green world.’’

She said that the initiative aimed to ”empower women living within the Sahara region” by promoting gender inclusivity and utilising the roles of society, culture, and the economy to create a supportive environment for women’s prosperity.

The first lady said that the green women platform initiative sought to provide a dedicated platform for women to actively engage and contribute to the broadened objectives of the Great Green Wall.

“The initiative aims to empower women, enhance their skills, and encourage community participation in preserving and restoring the environment.

“The programme strives to collectively contribute to realise the great Green wall’s vision by bringing together a network of independent and capable women. It is essential to recognise the incredible spirit of women in our communities,” she said.

Applauding the women folk, she said in spite of facing numerous challenges in the Sahel region, women had emerged as the champions of change.

According to the first lady, the green women platform is a tribute to the resilience and strengths, and wherever it leads me to protect the environment.

On his part, President, African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adeshina, said the bank would continue to support initiatives that would empower and better the lives of women in the country.

NAN/Shakirat Sadiq