Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, said that giving women special seats in government is not a gift or charity. She said it helps make Nigeria’s democracy better and stronger. She shared this message during a meeting in Abuja with lawmakers at the National Assembly.
Oluremi could not be there in person, so Kafilat Ogbara spoke for her. Kafilat is the chairperson of the House Committee on Women’s Affairs. She thanked lawmakers for trying to pass a law that gives women special seats in the state and national governments.
Oluremi said that when more women are part of the government, Nigeria becomes a better and fairer place. She wants to keep helping programs that support women in politics, schools, and business. She also asked lawmakers to move quickly to make this law a reality.
Why This Law Is Important
Oluremi said this is the right time for Nigeria to think about how to improve its rules and laws. One big topic is how to get more women into leadership and government.
She said right now, not many women are in government, even though half of Nigeria’s population is women. That is not fair, and it makes it harder for the country to grow.
Oluremi believes giving women seats in government is about:
- Letting women bring their good ideas and experiences
- Making leadership stronger and more balanced
- Helping the country include everyone
She said giving women a chance to lead is not just nice—it’s smart. Women have special ideas that help fix problems, care for people, and build strong communities.
What Oluremi Wants to See Happen
Oluremi wants people to stop just talking and start taking action. She said this meeting is a chance for lawmakers to make history by passing a new law. The law will give women a seat at the table where big decisions are made.
She also said thank you to:
- Women’s groups that work hard to support each other
- Civil society groups that help people understand why this law matters
- Men who stand with women and support equal rights
Oluremi hopes Nigeria becomes a country where women and men lead together, help each other, and make decisions for the good of all.
Conclusion
Oluremi Tinubu believes women can help make Nigeria stronger, smarter, and fairer. Giving women special seats in government is not a favor—it’s the right thing to do.
It’s a step toward a better future for everyone.
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