First Lady Tinubu asserts Nigerian ethos, advocates women economic empowerment, mentorship

*First Lady (Senator) Oluremi Tinubu describes Nigerian female CEOs in government agencies and organisations as trailblazers, who fit perfectly into their roles, urging them to support women economic empowerment and mentorship in the country

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

Nigerian First Lady (Senator) Oluremi Tinubu has urged women in leadership positions to work harder and ensure that they make life easier for other women, through economic empowerment and mentorship.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu said this when the Forum of Female Chief Executives Officers (CEOs) of Government Agencies and Organisations paid her a courtesy visit in the State House, Abuja, FCT.

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She described the female CEOs as trailblazers, who fit perfectly into their roles.

The First Lady also charged them replicate themselves in younger women.

Busola Kukoyi, Senior Special Assistant to the First Lady on Media Friday, September 12, 2025, stated Senator Tinubu said: “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 Mrs. Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, Margaret Ekpo, Gambo Sawaba, Abibat Mogaji, and others.

She further noted those Nigerians did a lot for Nigerian women by coming together, and speaking up when needed.

First Lady Tinubu averred: “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.”

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In regard to her decision to seek partnership on the completion of the National Library, she maintained that the project would go a long way in helping indigent students in their educational pursuits.

Soeaking during the visit, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, leader of the Forum and Director-General and CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM),  noted that the female CEOs do not take the opportunity to serve the Nigeria lightly.

Hon. Dabiri-Erewa assured the First Lady they would continue to champion the cause of good governance, and service to the people.

She also stated: “As a group, Your Excellency, we do not take our mandates lightly, and are sincerely grateful to His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for deeming us fit and proper to hold our respective offices.

“That is why we are here to pledge our support to the administration, and to you as the First Lady of the nation.

The CEO of NiDCOM stated: “We commend your Renewed Hope Initiatives. Your dedication to women’s empowerment is truly inspiring.

“Your efforts at women’s inclusion and ensuring women’s voices are heard are noteworthy.”

Dabiri-Erewa also said: “Your support for women’s rights and gender equity, and initiatives that uplift women.

“As a group and also as individuals, we affirm our commitment and unflinching support for your initiatives.”

She further assured: ‘‘We pledge to work collaboratively with your office as you continue to foster unity amongst women from diverse backgrounds, drive progress, and implement initiatives that promote women’s empowerment and national development.

“We pledge our solidarity and support for the Renewed Hope agenda of Mr President, and we will assiduously work for his success in the 2027 Elections.’’

Twenty-four female CEOs heading various government agencies and organisations were in the Villa for the visit, Kukoyi stated.

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