Nigeria belongs to all of us, I’m arrogantly Nigerian-I love this country – Remi Tinubu

Remi Tinubu

…Charges CEOs In Government on women economic empowerment and mentorship.

First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on women in leadership positions to work harder and ensure that they make life easier for other women, through economic empowerment and mentorship.

She made the call when the Forum of Female Chief Executives Officers of Government Agencies and Organizations paid her a visit in the Villa.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu who described the CEO’s as trail blazers who fit perfectly into their roles have a duty to replicate themselves in younger women.

“ Birth yourselves in others. Look for them to mentor them. Replicate yourself in other women and that is the way we would be strong”.

“Make yourselves unforgettable by the things you do outside your office”.

She reminded the Forum of great Matriarchs including Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, Margaret Ekpo, Gambo Sawaba, Abibat Mogaji and others, noting that they did a lot for Nigerian women by coming together and speaking up when needed.

“We have to come together, better and stronger than them. We have to ensure that we make life easier for women. Mentor young women, give scholarships, take one person through life. Don’t look for the volume”.

On her decision to call for partnership in the completion of the National Library, the First Lady said the project would go a long way in helping indigent students in their educational pursuit.

In her remarks, the leader of the Forum, Director General of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Hon Abike Dabiri Erewa emphasized that they do not take the opportunity to serve the nation lightly and would continue to champion the course of good governance and service to the people.