Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has assured women in the country of her determination to continue to project and enhance the status of women and children in the country.
Tinubu gave the assurance on Saturday during the public presentation of a book titled ‘Strengthening the NAOWA Narrative”, at the NAOWA Events Centre, Abuja on Saturday
As a former Senator and former First Lady of Lagos State, Remi Tinubu meritoriously represented the women and children by putting in place lasting legacies. This she assured she would intensify now that she is the First Lady of the country.
The book was authored by Mrs Salamatu Faruk Yahaya, the President of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA).
Represented by Senator (Prof.) Nora Daduut, the First Lady hailed Mrs Yahaya for her inspiring resilience and the wisdom employed in writing the book, describing it as another giant step in chronicling events of army officers’ wives.
Expressing delight that the initiative emanated from the women folk, Mrs Tinubu said it had emphasized the need for women to continue to document their journey, experiences and accomplishments.
She was particularly happy that the well-researched book came at a time when a lot of people had almost lost interest in writing and paying attention to history.
Her words: “You have not just added to the body of knowledge in Nigeria, you have renewed our interest in writing and documentation.
“It is my opinion that this will go a long way in enriching the lives of not only members of NAOWA but lives of our young ones who will appreciate this piece of work as a good resource in shaping the decisions and choices that they make.
“I congratulate you, Mrs Salamatu Yahaya and your association.
“It is my prayer that you will continue to grow in strength, wisdom and vision to the glory of our dear country.
“I want to assure you that my office would not relent in promoting endeavors that will project and enhance the status of women in Nigeria”.
