NCWS Executives Visits First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to Advance Women’s Development in Nigeria
By Raymond Enoch
The National Council of Women’s Societies (NCWS) Nigeria, led by its National President, Princess Edna D.D Azura, paid a courtesy visit to the First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The meeting was a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to address pressing issues affecting women and girl child across the country.
The NCWS delegation engaged the First Lady in a robust discussion on critical topics such as gender-based violence, education for the girl-child, and economic empowerment programs aimed at improving the livelihoods of Nigerian women.
During the visit Princess Edna D.D Azura emphasized the urgent need for strengthened policies and collaborative initiatives to tackle these challenges.
She highlighted the importance of increasing access to education for girls, implementing stricter measures against gender-based violence, and enhancing economic opportunities through capacity-building and financial inclusion for women in various sectors.
Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, expressed her unwavering commitment to supporting initiatives that promote the welfare and development of Nigerian women. She assured the NCWS executives of her dedication to advocating for women’s rights and pledged to work closely with relevant stakeholders to implement sustainable programs that will empower women and girls across the nation.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both parties agreeing on the need for continuous dialogue and collaboration to drive impactful change. The NCWS remains optimistic that this engagement with the First Lady will pave the way for policies and programs that will uplift millions of women and girls in Nigeria.
This courtesy visit underscores the NCWS’s role as a key advocate for women’s development and reinforces the First Lady’s position as a champion of gender equality and women’s empowerment in Nigeria. The collaboration between NCWS and the Office of the First Lady is expected to yield transformative results in the months and years to come.
