Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of Nigeria’s President, has been acknowledged by the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) partners for her significant contributions towards girl-child education and hygiene in Nigeria.
This recognition took place during the 29th and 30th Ordinary General Assemblies of OAFLAD held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Senator Tinubu was represented at the event by Hajiya Nana Shettima, the wife of the Vice President, who accepted the honor on behalf of Nigeria.
The OAFLAD partners, which include Auda-NEPAD and the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, also praised Tinubu for her initiatives aimed at lowering maternal and child mortality rates, along with her support efforts for mothers and children in the country.
Under its “We Are Equal” campaign, OAFLAD promotes gender equality, women's economic empowerment, and access to education throughout Africa.
During the assembly, First Ladies emphasized the necessity for enhanced cooperation among African nations to address the challenges facing women and children, particularly in areas affected by conflict.
Among those present were Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, Chairperson of OAFLAD and First Lady of Sierra Leone, and Lordina Mahama, the First Lady of Ghana, both of whom commended Mrs. Tinubu’s support for initiatives aimed at benefiting women.
Dr. Bio pointed out the connection between sustainable development and peace, arguing that women’s rights cannot flourish in unstable conditions.
The First Lady of Ghana stressed the critical need to invest in girl-child education and to empower women artisans to create sustainable livelihoods across the continent.
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