Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerian Women to rally around other women seeking elective positions, encouraging them and actively supporting them.
She was speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Women National Summit and Dialogue in Abuja, which had the theme ‘Empowering APC Women for Leadership and Nation Building.’
The event had in attendance the Wife of Vice President, Nana Shettima, the First Lady of the Gambia, National Assembly members, State First Ladies, Deputy Governors, Women Leaders of the APC from across Nigeria, and members of the diplomatic community.
Mrs. Tinubu explained with personal examples that the best person to understand a woman is another woman.
“During this phase of nation-building, as women leaders, let us remember that we all have what it takes to make an impact in our various spheres of influence. Let us avoid creating imaginary limitations and focus on our potential by persevering, supporting one another, and working diligently. We can shape the future, let us do it right, one woman at a time,” she said.
Women Quota
The First Lady urged the National Woman Leader of the Party to team up with other APC State Women Leaders to make a representation to the National Assembly to further push for legislation to increase the quota of women that should have seats in the Assembly.
“The next election is for the Nigerian Women. The Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR places a strong emphasis on creating opportunities for women to thrive, we have witnessed increased representation of women in key positions within our party and government. This is proof of the hard work, resilience, and determination we exhibit as women and we must continue to push forward in unity,” said the First Lady.
Integrity
Mrs. Tinubu admonished the women on the principles and qualities of good leadership, especially by women which include integrity, hard work, and compassion.
“A leader who cannot apologise for their wrong is not worth being a leader. When you get into office, you must look out for your fellow women all the time. When one woman succeeds, we all succeed and when one woman fails, we all fail.”
Earlier, the guest speaker, Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who she noted has consistently demonstrated a commitment to gender equity.
“This commitment has inspired a wave of new female leaders, fostering a more balanced representation in decision-making processes that enrich our nation. Through these efforts, Mr. President has not only elevated the role of women but also laid the groundwork for a legacy of inclusivity that will shape future generations,” she said.
The APC national Woman Leader, Dr Mary Alile Idele in her welcome remark highlighted the role of past heroines including Queen Amina, Emotan, and Moremi among others, and urged the women present to begin to tread the path of leaving legacies that would positively impact the future generations and the nation as a whole.
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