Betta Edu pledges grassroots mobilisation after Tinubu backs women’s bills

Former Humanitarian Affairs Minister Betta Edu has committed to maintaining grassroots mobilisation efforts across Nigeria following President Bola Tinubu's pledge to support legislation aimed at boosting women's representation in elected and appointed roles. Edu, who serves as the Director of Women Mobilisation for the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, made the commitment in response to Tinubu's assurance during a speech at the inauguration of the Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja.

The President, while inaugurating the council, emphasized the crucial role women play in political mobilisation and democratic development, urging women leaders to intensify their advocacy for the six proposed bills. President Tinubu expressed confidence that women's efforts would lead to successful outcomes. Edu expressed gratitude to the President for his commitment to women's political advancement, describing the proposed legislation as a significant step towards increasing their representation.

She pledged to bolster grassroots structures and engage women throughout the country under the guidance of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Edu highlighted that women would reciprocate the President's support with continued mobilisation efforts leading up to the 2027 general elections.