By Johnbosco Agbakwuru

ABUJA — THE First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has applauded the authorities of the Department of State Service, DSS, for the conscious effort aimed at placing women in key leadership positions, restating her avowed commitment to empowering women in the country.

The First Lady also noted President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering determination to ensure that women are included in leadership roles.

The Wife of the President spoke during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the DSS, led by the Deputy Director-General, Mrs. Afolashade Adekayaoja, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Wednesday.

The First Lady, while commending the courtesy visit, highlighted the administration’s priority of empowering women to ensure their active participation in decision-making at all levels.

She emphasized the importance of according recognition and rewarding tireless contributions of women in various sectors, stating that leadership positions held by them serve as representation of other women across the country.

Media Assistant to the wife of the President, Busola Kukoyi, in a statement quoted the First Lady as further expressing confidence that women in leadership would support each other, work collaboratively, and discharge their responsibilities diligently to ensure progress for the nation.

Mrs Adekayaoja, in her remarks, applauded the First Lady as well as the President for the support towards advancing the cause of women in the nation, commending the ongoing efforts to place women in key leadership positions where they can make significant contributions to national development.

The DSS Deputy Director General also commended the First Lady’s steadfast advocacy for gender equality and overall support for the DSS.

She reaffirmed the service’s commitment to protecting the lives of citizens and ensuring a secure environment for the nation’s continued growth and development.