Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has been recognised by the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) for her contributions to girl-child education, hygiene, and maternal and child welfare.
The recognition also acknowledged her interventions aimed at reducing maternal and child mortality, as well as expanding social support for mothers and children across Nigeria.
Senator Tinubu was represented at the event by the Wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima, at the 29th and 30th Ordinary General Assemblies of OAFLAD held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
OAFLAD, operating under its “We Are Equal” campaign, has continued to champion gender equality, women’s economic empowerment, and access to education across Africa.
The forum also underscored the need for stronger collaboration among African countries to tackle challenges confronting women and children, particularly in conflict-affected regions.
Speaking at the event, the First Lady of Sierra Leone and Chairperson of OAFLAD, Fatima Maada Bio, alongside the First Lady of Ghana, Lordina Mahama, commended Senator Tinubu for her consistent advocacy and practical interventions in support of women and children, both in Nigeria and beyond.
Dr. Bio emphasised the strong link between sustainable development and peace, noting that women’s rights cannot be fully realised in environments plagued by instability and conflict.
In the same vein, Mrs Mahama stressed the importance of sustained investment in girl-child education and the empowerment of women artisans as pathways to building resilient and sustainable livelihoods.
Bello Wakili
