Remi Tinubu Urges Policy to Uplift Rural Women
Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has made case for a policy inclusion to uplift rural women across the country. She made the appeal yesterday in Abuja
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for policies to support rural women across Nigeria. She made this plea during a symposium, organized by the Association of Wives of FCT Traditional Rulers and the FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, to mark the 2026 International Rural Women’s Day. Tinubu, represented by Mrs. Hilmary Aipoh, praised rural women for their resilience and urged the association to utilize their influence to promote gender equity, economic empowerment, and peace.
She emphasized that acknowledging rural women's contributions should lead to practical improvements in education, healthcare, land ownership, financial access, and decision-making roles. Tinubu highlighted the crucial role of women in traditional Nigerian society, noting that they are farmers, traders, craftswomen, caregivers, and community leaders.
Despite their vital role, rural women continue to encounter systemic obstacles. The First Lady stressed that recognizing these contributions must be followed by increased opportunities, protection, and inclusion. She acknowledged the unique influence of traditional institutions, with royal fathers as guardians of culture and cohesion, and their wives holding an unparalleled grassroots connection.
Tinubu encouraged the royal wives to leverage their position to connect rural communities with leadership. She reminded them of their responsibility to understand the daily challenges faced by those they serve, such as mothers struggling to access maternal care, farmers dealing with rising production costs, girls at risk of dropping out of school, and young women seeking capital for business.
Prior to her remarks, Hajiya Hauwa Adamu, Queen of Abaji Chiefdom and President of WOFCTTRA, described rural women as the foundation of national development. Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, President of Helpline Social Support Initiative, called for immediate actions to promote grassroots development, peace, and gender equality, emphasizing that meaningful progress must start from the bottom up.
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