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<\/p>\nShe made these remarks in her capacity as a member of the Steering Committee of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), the highest decision-making body of the organization. The 29th OAFLAD General Assembly, convened under the theme \u201cBuilding on Beijing: First Ladies Championing Women\u2019s Leadership and Rights through African Heritage,\u201d marks a crucial moment in Africa\u2019s ongoing efforts to advance gender equality, three decades after the historic Beijing Women\u2019s Conference of 1995.<\/p>\n \u201cThis year marks three decades since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration,\u201d she said, referencing the landmark global commitment to women\u2019s rights.<\/p>\n \u201cThe impact of this declaration is evident in the remarkable progress Nigerian women have made, emerging from our villages to big cities and even the world stage. Their contributions span across diverse fields, from education to health, science, technology, politics, music, the fashion industry, business, and finance.\u201d<\/p>\n Despite these strides, she acknowledged persistent challenges, including gender-based violence, child marriage, and limited access to education and healthcare for women and girls.<\/p>\n She stressed that addressing these issues requires strong partnerships and strategic action.<\/p>\n \u201cAs we progress with #WeAreEqualInAction, I am committed to advocacy, resource mobilization, and fostering partnerships to close the gender gap and boost women and youth empowerment in Nigeria,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n As a new member of OAFLAD\u2019s Steering Committee, she pledged to align her efforts with the organization\u2019s 2025-2030 Strategic Framework, ensuring that Nigerian women and youth benefit from initiatives in education, social welfare, economic empowerment, agriculture, and health.<\/p>\n One of her key initiatives, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), has already made strides in healthcare. She highlighted the procurement of 60,000 professional kits for midwives to support the federal government\u2019s retraining program for 120,000 health workers\u2014an effort aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes. In addition, she launched the Free to Shine Triple Elimination Campaign, targeting the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV\/AIDS, syphilis, and hepatitis.<\/p>\n Beyond health, Tinubu also announced plans to partner with Nigeria\u2019s Ministry of Environment to reintroduce the Environmental Climate Change Club in schools, ensuring young people are actively engaged in climate awareness.<\/p>\n Other speakers at the General Assembly, including top officials from the African Union and the United Nations, echoed her call for urgent action to promote women\u2019s leadership and secure a better future for Africa\u2019s youth.<\/p>\n They also highlighted a pressing $16 billion funding gap that needs to be addressed to sustain ongoing development programs.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has emphasized that Africa\u2019s future prosperity depends on its rich history, vibrant cultures, and, most importantly, the strength of its people\u2014particularly women and youth. 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\nWestern Post<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0reported that she was recently elected as an OAFLAD member, which will enable her to represent West Africa on the eight-member committee alongside Sierra Leone\u2019s First Lady, who was elected as the new President of OAFLAD.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/oaflad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG-20250216-WA0006.webp\")
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