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
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged women to rally behind one another for political offices, emphasising the importance of solidarity and mutual support in leadership.
Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Women National Summit and Dialogue, with the theme ‘Empowering APC women for leadership and nation-building’ in Abuja on Saturday, Mrs Tinubu stressed that women have the power to shape the nation’s future by overcoming self-imposed barriers and focusing on collective goals.
Addressing the audience, the First Lady highlighted the critical role of women in nation-building and encouraged them to avoid what she termed “imaginary limitations.”
According to a statement by her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi, Mrs Tinubu underscored the need for women to persevere, support each other and work diligently in their respective spheres, adding that change could be achieved by empowering one woman at a time.
Looking toward future elections, the First Lady framed the next polls as an opportunity for Nigerian women to make significant strides.
She highlighted the “Renewed Hope Agenda” led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the initiative priorities opportunities for women.
Recent appointments of women to key roles within both the APC and government, she said, reflect the resilience and dedication women have shown in their pursuit of leadership.
“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.
“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,” she said.
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 must have seats at the Assembly.
She 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 to be 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”, she said.
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