The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, advised women in both elective and appointed positions on Friday to extend a hand of fellowship and sisterhood to others.
She also urged them to give adequate and proper representation to the people.
“The First Lady was speaking while she received in the audience the APC National Woman Leader, Dr. Mary Alile Idele, and the Deputy National Leader, Hajia Zainab Ibrahim. Busola Kukoyi, Spokesperson to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, said in a statement
While congratulating them on their emergence, Senator Oluremi Tinubu pointed out that the task ahead of them both is enormous, as females play a vital role in politics.
“Women are indispensible; therefore, your work is enormous. APC women are versatile and committed, and this is evident with the emergence of your predecessor as the Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Eradication.”
“We have elections coming up in some states soon, Imo, Kogi, and others. Let us work to ensure victory”.
In her remarks, the APC National Woman Leader, Dr. Mary Alile Idele, noted that the number of female representatives in government has not been equal since the 1960s.
She appealed for more representation, saying females have a lot to give, especially in assuring the people of a better nation.
“We will let the women, especially at the grassroots, know that renewed hope came; it benefited them”.
The APC National Woman Leader and her deputy presented a plaque of appreciation to the First Lady on behalf of other APC women.
