Remi Tinubu hammers prioritizing reforms to restore dignity, ensuring chance for every child to thrive 

“ We must prioritize reforms that restore dignity, provide safe learning environment, and ensure every child has a fair chance to thrive”…FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU

.. Engages National Assembly on Reserved Seats for Women Bill, among other burning National Issues

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has met with the National Assembly on the Reserved Seats for Women Bill and other burning National Issues.

In her welcome remarks at the dinner, she described the recent concerns about the future of the education of the girl child as an assault being faced by the nation.

“In the past few days, our nation has faced a lot of assault, especially as it concerns the future of the education of the girl child. The boys, on the other hand, through the Almajiri system are deprived of basic necessities like food, clothing and shelter under the guise of noble Islamic education.

This deprivation, opens them up to be lured into the wrong hands and the likelihood of being drafted into extremist groups in fake promise of a better life. This is why we must prioritise reforms that restore dignity, provide safe learning environments, and ensure every child has a fair chance to thrive”.

“Tonight presents us with a unique opportunity to explore the future of our children, especially through women’s representation across the country, particularly with regards to the Reserved Seats for Women Bill that is before the National Assembly”.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu pointed out that the dinner was called not as a social gathering.

“I have watched with keenness in recent months as various interest groups across our beloved nation, and even international bodies, have gathered momentum in support of this particular bill. The question is, is the topic of this discussion new? Definitely, No. I believe we have gone round in circles on this particular issue for so long. I ask myself, is this bill indeed possible to scale through? Yes, if not today, someday, and absolutely so. But if we do this now, the 10th assembly will go down in the history of our legislature as the set that stood for women, when it counted the most. This is the time to take care of our girls and boys”.

“Tonight is not for long speeches. It is a moment for dialogue and reflection. An opportunity for us to listen to one another with open minds and to think together about the next chapter of our democracy”.

The Vice President of Nigeria who is also a former Legislator, Senator Kashim Shettima explained that if the bill scales through, it will go a long way in helping the nation legislate more appropriately on security issues because women have been known to be more empathic.

“ Democracy thrives where there is understanding. I believe this bill is what we need to help us better in our quest for solutions to some national issues. The heart of a mother cannot be wrong”.
Various speakers at the dinner harped on the role of women in finding a lasting solution to the security challenges of the nation as they are usually affected the most, among others.

Senate President Sen. Godswill Akpabio, declared that the gathering should not be misconstrued.

“ The psyche of the Nation is traumatized. In the face of past challenges, Nigerians have always come out stronger, better and more resilient”.
“As a senate we say that kidnappers must face the death penalty. We are united with the executive, Mr President to rid this country of insecurity”.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Tajudeen Abass noted that women are integral to national security adding that inclusion, justice and National stability would be achieved with more women representation at the National Assembly.

“ Empathy, inclusion and partnership should be the focus of the fight against insecurity and that is the essence of this dinner”.

Others including the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, the Imo State Governor, Sen Hope Uzodimma and the National Chairman of the APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda all agreed that Legislation is not static and must be tweaked to reflect the realities of the times.

The dinner by the First Lady Of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu for members of the National Assembly was to galvanize support for the Reserved Seats for Women Bill and other related issues.

Pix: L-R Chief of Staff to the President Rt Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon Benjamin Kanu, Vice President of Nigeria, Sen. Kashim Shettima, First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu,Speaker House of Representatives, Rt Hon Tajudeen Abass, Senator Barau Jibrin, Imo State Governor, Sen Hope Uzodimma and APC National Chairman , Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda at the dinner organized by the First Lady to address the Reserved Seats for Women Bill and other burning National Issues held on Friday 28th November, 2025 at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja