Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, says the ongoing review of the 1999 constitution provides a unique opportunity to find answers to the question about the constitutional role of traditional rulers in nation building.
She stated this during an interactive engagement with traditional rulers and religious leaders in Lagos State.
The First Lady pointed out that as the custodian of traditions and culture, traditional rulers are the closest to the grassroots, hence their influence weighs much.
Increase the advocacy
Mrs Tinubu seized the opportunity to appeal to the traditional rulers and religious leaders to increase the advocacy on Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS testing, HPV vaccines for girls.
She also informed them of the upcoming Green Nigeria Challenge, a competition organized by the Renewed Hope Initiative and the Flow With Confidence program, where adolescent girls in rural areas would be given a one year supply of disposable sanitary towels to ensure they do not miss school due to their monthly flows.
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwoolu, lauded Mrs Tinubu for the various programs of the Renewed Hope Initiative, especially in areas of Agriculture where women and youths have been empowered.
He also acknowledged that the introduction of Young Farmers Club and Health programmes, where she has continued her advocacy and support to end Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and Cervical Cancer.
He also noted that in Education, the First Lady has continued to give out scholarships and promote girl child education.
In his remarks on behalf of all the Traditional Rulers present the Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi appealed to the First Lady of Nigeria to help promote alternative schools for boys as much as she is doing for the girls.
He commended President Bola Tinubu for getting the Nation fully back on track.
Lateefah Ibrahim