‘Safeguard our progress,’ Oluremi Tinubu tells Nigerians at IWD event

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to safeguard the reforms introduced by the current administration and continue building on them, stressing that sustained progress is necessary for national development.

According to a statement on Saturday by her spokesperson, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady who spoke during the celebration of the International Women’s Day in Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom State, said the achievements recorded so far by the President Bola Tinubu led-administration must be protected to ensure long-term transformation for the country.

“The reforms already started by this administration are designed to create a lasting legacy of transformation and prosperity for all Nigerians,” she said. “We must protect the progress we have made and keep building on it.”

The event, attended by more than 5,000 women, also witnessed the endorsement of President Tinubu for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Addressing the gathering, Mrs Tinubu described the 2026 theme of International Women’s Day — Rights, Justice, Action for All Women and Girls — as a call for greater commitment to improving the welfare of women and girls through education, economic empowerment, healthcare and social protection.

“When women lead with purpose, the entire nation feels the impact,” she said, encouraging women to play active roles in their homes, businesses and communities.

Also speaking at the event, Senate President Godswill Akpabio praised the contributions of women to family stability and national development.

Similarly, the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, said the success of any society depends largely on the role women play in shaping families and communities.