Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu, has emphasised that meaningful national progress can only be achieved when both men and women work as allies across all sectors.
Speaking Tuesday at the inauguration of the Oluremi Tinubu Gender and Public Policy Studies Centre at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Jos, the First Lady commended the Centre’s inclusive approach to gender research and public policy.
“The establishment of this Gender Centre represents a bold step towards bringing gender issues to the forefront of every facet of our society towards achieving equity.
“I am particularly pleased that the Centre’s approach includes both men and women, recognizing that inclusion must be a shared national agenda.
”Actual progress will come when both genders stand as allies, working together to dismantle stereotypes, open opportunities, and strengthen our collective humanity, ” she said.
The project was conceptualised and implemented by participants of Senior Executive Course 45 (2023) of NIPSS.
Mrs. Tinubu lauded their foresight and generosity, noting that the initiative would leave a lasting legacy in Nigeria’s policy landscape.
“The vision of this Centre aligns with one of the key priorities of the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, which seeks to harness the full potential of all citizens, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or economic status,” she added.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, in a goodwill message, expressed optimism that the Gender Centre would enrich public discourse, particularly on issues such as reserved seats for women in legislative and executive positions, emphasizing that women remain pivotal to national development.
Also speaking, Senator Ken Nnamani, Chairman of the NIPSS Board and former Senate President, praised the decision to name the Centre after Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing her as a “go-getter.”
He also called for urgent renovation and refurbishment of the Institute’s facilities ahead of its 50th anniversary.
In support of the initiative, the First Lady donated N250 million to the Gender Centre to enhance its research and policy work.
