First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has emphasized the urgent need to sensitise women, youthband the general public on the prevalence of HIV/AIDS, calling for collective action to combat the disease and other health challenges.
Speaking during a visit to the Kaduna State Government House on Monday where she was received by Governor Uba Sani, his deputy, members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, traditional rulers and religious leaders, the First Lady stressed the importance of collaboration between government institutions, traditional authorities and religious bodies.
According to a statement by her Senior Special Assistant on Media Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady said: “There is a lot of work to be done, especially in sensitizing our people about the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the country. We want to go out and bring succor to our people, in support of Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda”.
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Senator Tinubu also highlighted the dangers of female genital mutilation (FGM), noting that Nigeria should have moved beyond such harmful practices. She called for greater awareness and stronger advocacy to end the practice.
“The nation’s population presents a significant challenge for the government, making it crucial for all stakeholders to come together to achieve meaningful results,” she added.
Chairman of the Kaduna State Council of Traditional Rulers and Emir of Zazzau, HRH Ahmed Nuhu Bamali, assured the First Lady that traditional rulers would take the advocacy on HIV/AIDS, syphilis, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and female genital mutilation to the grassroots.
The visit concluded with prayers for the nation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the people of Kaduna State.