AFRICAN FIRST LADIES’ FORUM RECOGNIZES SEN TINUBU’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO WELFARE OF WOMEN

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was on Sunday recognised by partners of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), for her intervention in girl child education and hygiene.

The OAFLAD partners comprising Auda-NEPAD, Susan Thompson Buffet Foundation, among others, also acknowledged Senator Tinubu’s efforts in reducing maternal and child mortality as well as the provision of welfare for mothers and children.

The First Lady who was represented by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, recieved the recognition at 29th and 30th Ordinary General Assemblies of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) under the auspices of “We Are Equal” campaign, has been a driving force in promoting gender equality, women’s economic empowerment, and education across the continent.

The meeting highlighted the urgent need for unity among African nations to address challenges facing women and children, especially in conflict areas across the continent.

First Ladies, who spoke at the event, including the First Lady of Sierra Leone and Chairperson of the forum, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio and the First Lady of Ghana, Lordina Mahama, were full of praises for Sen. Tinubu for her contributions to the cause of women and children across Nigeria and beyond, acknowledging her role as a vocal advocate for initiatives aimed at promoting women.

Speaking further on the ideals of OAFLAD, Dr  Fatima Maada Bio emphasised the critical connection between sustainable development and peace and noted that women’s rights cannot be fully realized in unstable environments.

In the same vein, First Lady of Ghana stressed the importance of investing in the girl child education and supporting women artisans to build sustainable livelihoods.

Kwapchi Bata Hamman

Special Assistant to The President on Media & ICT

Office of The Vice President

15-February-2026