She urged lawmakers to take advantage of the moment
her speech focused on the increasing national and international support for the Women’s Reserved Seats Bill
Mrs. Tinubu expressed alarm over growing threats to girls’ access to education
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, hosted National Assembly members at a Friday evening dinner in the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja to renew her call for enhanced political inclusion for women and to urge lawmakers to seriously consider the Women’s Reserved Seats Bill currently before them.
Eko Hot Blog gatherde that the event was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, who led the delegation of senators and representatives.
During her address, Mrs. Tinubu expressed alarm over growing threats to girls’ access to education and the continued challenges facing boys in the Almajiri system.
She warned that leaving children without proper support exposes them to manipulation by extremist elements. According to her, meaningful reform is necessary to protect children’s rights and broaden their future opportunities.
A significant portion of her speech focused on the increasing national and international support for the Women’s Reserved Seats Bill. She urged lawmakers to take advantage of the moment, noting that their decision could shape how history remembers the 10th Assembly.
Mrs. Tinubu also referenced global examples where policies that promote gender balance have strengthened democratic institutions. She voiced confidence that Nigerian lawmakers possess the leadership and patriotism needed to adopt measures that expand women’s participation in politics.
Vice-President Shettima, in his remarks, emphasized the need for consistent cooperation between the executive and legislative branches, noting that democracy thrives when both arms understand their responsibilities and work toward shared goals.
Other leaders including Senate President Akpabio, Speaker Abbas, and Governor Hope Uzodimma also restated their support for expanding opportunities for women, stressing that increased female representation would strengthen governance and promote fairness in policymaking.
