Oluremi Tinubu champions women’s empowerment at Abuja rally

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday led thousands of women at the National Women Mega Empowerment and Rally in Moshood Abiola National Stadium, calling for greater female participation in national development.

Addressing the large crowd in Abuja, Tinubu emphasised the critical role women play in shaping the nation’s future.

“The significance of this gathering cannot be overstated. Women represent over 50% of the population; therefore, we are uniquely positioned to influence change and contribute our quota in steering the nation towards a greater future,” she said.

She commended the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, for implementing empowerment initiatives targeted at women.

“I gave her a charge—go and put money in the hands of women—and she has delivered,” the First Lady said.

Tinubu noted that empowering women to make informed decisions would have a ripple effect on families and communities. “Through empowerment initiatives, women can make informed decisions about their lives, and in turn, families and our communities thrive,” she added.

She linked the initiative to the Renewed Hope Agenda of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying it ensures that “women have a seat at the table and a voice in the rooms where decisions are made.”

Reinforcing her message, the First Lady declared: “When Nigerian women rise, Nigeria rises.”