Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been recognised by partners of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) for her contributions to girl-child education and hygiene in Nigeria.
The recognition was conferred during the 29th and 30th Ordinary General Assemblies of OAFLAD held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Mrs Tinubu, who was represented by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, received the honour on behalf of Nigeria.
Partners of OAFLAD, including Auda-NEPAD and the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, also acknowledged Mrs Tinubu’s interventions aimed at reducing maternal and child mortality, as well as her efforts in providing welfare support for mothers and children.
OAFLAD, under its “We Are Equal” campaign, has championed gender equality, women’s economic empowerment and access to education across Africa.
The Assembly emphasised the need for greater collaboration among African nations to tackle challenges confronting women and children, particularly in conflict-affected regions.
First Ladies at the event, including the Chairperson of OAFLAD and First Lady of Sierra Leone, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, as well as Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, commended Mrs Tinubu’s advocacy for women-focused initiatives.
Dr. Fatima Bio highlighted the link between sustainable development and peace, noting that women’s rights cannot thrive in unstable environments.
The First Lady of Ghana underscored the importance of investing in girl-child education and supporting women artisans to build sustainable livelihoods across the continent.
Deji Elumoye
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