Oluremi meet other global First Ladies to map out positive change

The First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has joined her counterparts from other global regions to map out ways in which their leadership can ensure the changing world does so in the right direction.

Speaking at the 3rd Annual Global First Ladies Alliance Academy in New York, United States, Senator Oluremi Tinubu noted that getting around the challenges that face the vulnerable segments of Nigeria requires the adoption of innovative solutions.

As contained in a statement released by her aide, the first lady said this is one of the reasons through the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, has championed course of women and youth to achieve better lives for families.
“This position is quite challenging. 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”.

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.
Also, several other Former First Ladies shared their experiences and actions taken on sundry common issues including Mental Health and wellbeing especially among the youth, maternal health, food security, AI rapid growth among others.

According to 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.

She said, “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”, while 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.

Senator 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.

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