Oluremi Tinubu Launches Women Empowerment Project in Abuja

On a significant occasion in Abuja, Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, launched the "Inspir" project as part of activities marking the 2026 International Civil Service Week. The initiative aims to empower women within the Nigerian civil service, focusing on leadership development and professional growth.

Tinubu highlighted that women's contributions to public service are vital and that leadership development should start early in their careers. She encouraged women in the Nigerian civil service to strive for excellence, embrace innovation, and invest in their growth.

The project, explained by Didi Esther Walson-Jack, the head of the civil service, provides a structured framework for leadership development, peer mentoring, and advocacy for policy reform. It aims to support women at various career levels, from junior officers to senior executives, and sustain momentum beyond the conference workshops.

The overarching theme emphasizes that true transformation in civil service cannot occur without women's participation in leadership roles.