Oluremi Tinubu,  Alile rally APC women to amplify gains of  Renewed Hope Agenda

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and the APC National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have tasked women of the party to speak up on the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

At an event on Saturday in Abuja attended by women of the party from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), women were charged to unite and support one another in other to be relevant in the political scheme of things.

 Tinubu called on women across the country to support each other, especially those aspiring to leadership roles, as part of a collective effort towards nation-building.

Speaking at the National Summit and Dialogue themed “Empowering APC Women for Leadership and Nation Building,”, she encouraged Nigerian women to “shape the future by supporting one woman at a time,” urging them to unite and work toward increased female representation in governance.

 The First Lady also asked the National Woman Leader of the APC to collaborate with other women leaders to advocate for legislation that guarantees a higher quota of seats for women in the National Assembly.

Highlighting integrity, hard work, and compassion as essential leadership qualities, Mrs. Tinubu said, 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.”

Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, commended President Tinubu’s commitment to gender equity, stating that his administration’s support has fostered a wave of new female leaders.

The Women Leader announced that she has put together a RoadMap document, that will guide women in the party.

She said”: The future belongs to empowered women. Women who lead, innovate, and inspire. Women who break barriers and shatter glass ceilings. We must Promote girls’ education and skills development, encourage women’s participation in politics and leadership.

,foster mentorship and networking opportunities, advocate for policy reforms and inclusive governance, increased women’s representation in party structures, enhanced participations in decision-making processes, establish APC Women Leadership Development Programs, promote women’s representation in party structures and government, engage in policy advocacy for women’s empowerment among others.

Dr Alile urged the women to join her in the vital mission of creating vantage positions for women in politics and empowering them economically.

“Let us honour our past by empowering our present, and together, let’s create a future that is inclusive, equitable, and bright for all.

Our past informs our present, and our present shapes our future. Together, we can create a brighter future for Nigerian women.

 A future where women lead, thrive, and contribute to the nation’s growth.”

Notable guests at the event were the wife of the Vice president , Hajiya Nana Shettima, National Chairman of the party, who was represented by the Vice Chairman ,(North-Central): Muazu Bawa Rijau (Niger State), Gambia ‘s First Lady, Her Excellency Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow and many others.