Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has advocated the adoption of innovative solutions to tackle emerging challenges facing the most vulnerable segments of societies around the world.
The First Lady stated her position while speaking at the 3rd Annual Global First Ladies Alliance Academy taking place in New York.
She cited her Renewed Hope Initiative as one of the vehicles she deploys in championing the course of women and youth to achieve better lives for families in Nigeria.
According to her, it is quite challenging striking a balance because what you do will either compliment your husband or be a burden to him. So do what you can and do it right.
“Don’t be afraid to give your little. That little could be a life saver for someone. Be bold to confront your challenges and that is what we are doing and we are beginning to see the impact gradually,” she said.
Other First Ladies present at the meeting including Ana Dias Lourenco of Angola, Anna Hakobyan of Armenia, Rossana Briceno of Belize, Lucrecia Peinado of Guatemala, Eliza Reid of Iceland, Monica Chakwera of Malawi, Gueta Chapo of Mozambique, Maricel de Mulino of Panama and Fatima Maada Bio of Sierra Leone.
The chief facilitator and founder of the Alliance, Dr Cora Neumann, a Montana state senator, pointed out to the participating First Ladies that their leadership is needed not only during their time in office but throughout their life time.
“Your ideas, challenges and insights have shaped every element of this experience and we welcome and expect you to continue shaping it with us.
“Together you are setting the global standard for what it means to be an effective First Partner-and collectively, you represent the hopes and needs of millions,” Neumann said.
She urged the First Ladies to exemplify leadership through the heart.
The academy organized by Global First Ladies Alliance in collaboration with Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health is an executive leadership training program that sharpens the focus of members and offers extra support.
Oluremi Tinubu’s special address at the academy in the coming days is expected to highlight her transformative interventions for children, women and the youths in Nigeria.
The academy’s focus is on strengthening the leadership skills of participants, enhance their impact and office efficiency as well as build a global leadership community among them.
