Oluremi Tinubu restates commitment to women, commends SSS for gender balance

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has restated her commitment to empowering women in the country.

The First Lady said this during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the State Security Service (SSS) led by the Deputy Director-General, Mrs. Afolashade Adekayaoja, at the State House Presidential Villa.

She expressed gratitude for the visit, highlighting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s priority to empowering women and ensuring their active participation in decision-making at all levels.

She emphasised the importance of recognising and rewarding the tireless contributions of hardworking women in various sectors, stressing that leadership positions held by women serve as a representation of other women across the country.

The First Lady expressed hope that the women in leadership would support each other, work collaboratively and discharge their responsibilities diligently to ensure progress for the nation.

Also speaking, Mrs Afolashade Adekayaoja thanked the president and the First Lady for advancing the cause of women in the country.

She commended their ongoing efforts to place women in key leadership positions they can make significant contributions to national governance.

She also expressed appreciation for the First Lady’s steadfast advocacy for gender equality and the overall support for the SSS.

She reaffirmed the SSS’s commitment to protecting the lives of Nigerian citizens and ensuring a secure environment for the nation’s continued growth and peaceful governance.