Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, receives continental recognition from partners of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) for her sustained contributions to women’s empowerment, girl-child education, maternal health, and child welfare initiatives across Nigeria and Africa.
According to Mediaplusng.com, the recognition is presented during the 29th and 30th Ordinary General Assemblies of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The honour highlights Senator Tinubu’s strategic interventions aimed at improving access to education for girls, strengthening hygiene advocacy, and supporting programmes designed to reduce maternal and child mortality.
The recognition comes from OAFLAD partners, including Auda-NEPAD and the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, among other development institutions working to advance gender equality and health outcomes across Africa. The partners commend the Nigerian First Lady for aligning national programmes with continental development goals focused on sustainable growth and inclusive social protection.
As reported by Mediaplusng.com, Senator Tinubu is represented at the high-level gathering by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, who receives the recognition on her behalf. The event brings together African First Ladies, policymakers, development partners, and gender advocates to review progress and strengthen collaboration in addressing challenges affecting women and children across the continent.
The Organization of African First Ladies for Development, under its “We Are Equal” campaign, continues to drive advocacy for gender equality, women’s economic empowerment, and access to quality education. The forum emphasises the importance of policy reforms, grassroots mobilisation, and regional partnerships in tackling poverty, inequality, and social exclusion affecting women and vulnerable groups.
Further details gathered by Mediaplusng.com show that discussions at the General Assembly focus on urgent continental priorities, including conflict-related vulnerabilities, limited access to healthcare, and barriers to girl-child education in fragile communities. Delegates stress that coordinated leadership among African nations remains essential to securing lasting peace, inclusive growth, and improved social welfare systems.
Chairperson of OAFLAD and First Lady of Sierra Leone, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, commends Senator Tinubu’s consistent advocacy for women and children. She underscores the direct link between sustainable development and peace, noting that women’s rights and economic participation cannot fully thrive in unstable environments. According to her, African leaders must prioritise stability, education, and healthcare as pillars of long-term development.
Similarly, the First Lady of Ghana, Lordina Mahama, highlights the importance of sustained investment in girl-child education, vocational training, and empowerment of women artisans. She stresses that economic independence for women strengthens families, boosts national productivity, and accelerates poverty reduction across African communities.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s recognition reflects her ongoing commitment to social development initiatives in Nigeria, particularly programmes targeting adolescent girls, maternal health services, hygiene awareness, and community-based interventions for vulnerable households. Her advocacy aligns with broader African Union development frameworks that seek to achieve inclusive prosperity and improved quality of life for citizens.
Development partners at the summit reiterate that reducing maternal and child mortality remains a critical priority for Africa. They point to the need for improved healthcare infrastructure, skilled birth attendance, expanded immunisation coverage, and enhanced funding for reproductive health services. The recognition of Nigeria’s First Lady reinforces the importance of collaborative leadership in advancing these shared objectives.
The General Assembly also explores innovative financing models, cross-border partnerships, and data-driven approaches to monitoring progress on gender-focused policies. Participants agree that measurable outcomes, transparency, and accountability are vital to ensuring that commitments translate into tangible improvements in the lives of women and children.
Observers note that the event strengthens Nigeria’s presence within continental gender and development discourse. By recognising Senator Tinubu’s contributions, OAFLAD partners spotlight Nigeria’s role in championing policies that promote equality, dignity, and opportunity for women and girls.
As Africa continues to confront economic pressures, climate-related challenges, and regional security concerns, leaders at the forum stress that empowering women remains central to achieving sustainable development goals. Investments in education, health, and social welfare systems are described as catalysts for long-term stability and economic transformation.
The recognition ceremony concludes with renewed commitments from African First Ladies and development agencies to intensify advocacy, expand partnerships, and accelerate progress toward gender equality across the continent. Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s acknowledgement stands as a reflection of Nigeria’s active participation in shaping policies that uplift women, safeguard children, and strengthen families throughout Africa.
For stakeholders and observers, the message from Addis Ababa is clear: advancing women’s welfare, education, and health security remains a shared continental responsibility — one that requires unity, leadership, and sustained action at both national and regional levels.
