Remi Tinubu Commends Imo Women ...Canvasses Support For The Elderly, Widows





The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has lauded the efforts of women in Imo State for shaping the society, saying that they must not relent in giving directions to younger women. 


Speaking at the 2023 Imo Women August Meeting, which was well attended by women from all over the state, Senator Oluremi Tinubu emphasized the need to acknowledge the accomplishments of younger women, which she said are undoubtedly inspiring and the fact that the role the elderly women play in shaping the society cannot be done away with.

These were contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser, Media to the First Lady, Mrs Busola Kukoyi, dated September 1, 2023.




“At this yearys celebration, which has as its theme, "Women Supporting Each Other, Making Things Happen," we must take cognizance of the experiences, struggles, and triumphs of our older women, which have paved the way for the progress we enjoy today.

“The support we are advocating is what we have come to present today through the Renewed Hope Initiative’s Social Investment Agenda by celebrating the widows at this event."




The First Lady assured them of the Federal Government's commitment to addressing the various challenges confronting the nation, noting that the aim of President Bola Tinubu is to make Nigerian a more prosperous nation that everyone would be proud of.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu used the opportunity to canvass for support for Governor Hope Uzodinma’s re-election in November 2023. 




She stated that if he is re-elected, the people of the state are in for more transformative governance and a greater lease of life.

In his remarks at the event, Governor Hope Uzodinma appreciated all the Imo women with assurances of a greater deal, even as he has chosen a female as his running mate in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state.

The wife of the Governor, Barrister Chioma Uzodinma thanked the First Lady for doing the women of Imo proud by being the Special Guest of Honour at the Annual Women August Meeting. 

Senator Oluremi Tinubu went on to give support to 500 elderly women and widows with bags of rice, bags of semo, fabrics and N50,000 each. 

There were cultural display and a march past by various women groups to lighten the occasion.


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