Tinubu Advocates for Rural Women's Rights and Education

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of President Bola Tinubu, advocated for enhanced access to education, healthcare, land ownership, and finance for rural women during a symposium in Abuja. This event was organized by the Association of Wives of FCT Traditional Rulers (WOFCTTRA) in collaboration with the FCT Women Affairs Secretariat to commemorate the 2026 International Rural Women’s Day.

Tinubu, represented by Mrs. Hilmary Aipoh, commended rural women for their resilience and contributions to various sectors but highlighted the systemic barriers they face. She urged traditional rulers' wives to utilize their grassroots influence to promote gender equality and economic empowerment.

The President of WOFCTTRA, Mrs. Hauwa Adamu, emphasized the need for targeted interventions to improve rural women's welfare and proposed initiatives such as Rural Women Safe Motherhood Clubs and a Palace-Based Peacebuilding Network to address gender-based violence.