Political office exit must not end public service — First Lady
Leaving political office should not mark the end of public service, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu said on Thursday, as she urged former Speakers and Deputy Speakers of state Houses of Assembly to continue deploying their experience to national development. Tinubu spoke in Abuja at the National Summit of the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of Read More:…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu urged former Speakers and Deputy Speakers of state Houses of Assembly to continue their public service roles after leaving political office, calling on them to mentor younger legislators, strengthen democratic institutions, and preserve institutional memory. Speaking at the National Summit of the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of State Houses of Assembly of Nigeria in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized that leaving political office should not mean leaving public service, highlighting the importance of their wisdom, experience, and networks in Nigeria's development.
She also expressed appreciation for the forum's endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 general elections, stating that the backing from former legislative leaders carried special significance due to their own experience in governance.
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