The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has joined her counterparts from across the world to map out ways in which their leadership can impact durable positive change in the globe, reports thegazellenews.com
Speaking at the 3rd Annual Global First Ladies Alliance Academy in New York, Senator Oluremi Tinubu noted that getting around the challenges that face the vulnerable segments of Nigeria requires the adoption of innovative solutions.
She said this is one of the reasons through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), she has championed the course of women and youths 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,” 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 among several other former First Ladies, shared their experiences and actions taken on sundry common issues such mental health and wellbeing especially among the youth; maternal health, food security, and AI rapid growth among others.
The Chief Facilitator and Founder of the Alliance, Dr Cora Neumann, a Montana State Senator pointed out to the participating First Ladies, “your leadership is needed not only during your time in office but throughout your 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”.
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 programme 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.
