Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on traditional rulers across the country to support efforts aimed at eradicating cervical cancer, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), tuberculosis, and other health challenges affecting communities.
Speaking in Ibadan during a meeting with traditional rulers, Mrs. Tinubu emphasised the importance of grassroots advocacy and the role of traditional institutions in creating a healthier, virus-free society.
She urged monarchs to take active roles in sensitizing their communities about the dangers of these health threats.
“Shortly after we were sworn in, we began consultations and met with all the State First Ladies to craft initiatives that would benefit our people,” Mrs. Tinubu said, stressing the need for collective action.
“Im the global champion for Stop TB, and Tuberculosis Advocacy Campaign, end Tuberculosis Advocacy Campaign,
“Because we have to end tuberculosis in Nigeria by 2030. So, please, the government is treating those who have, and, you know, there is no stigma to it.
“Because tuberculosis is airborne, so, once you are having this problem, please get tested. Because you can pass it on to other people who are not vaccinated.
She however thanked the traditional rulers in attendance, wives of governors, and members of RHI among others.
In his welcome remark, governor Seyi Makinde said the Mrs Tinubu’s meeting with traditional rulers across the state is important and strategic because the state government have been working with them in connecting to the grassroot.
Read Also: Tinubu’s wife mobilises Ondo Monarchs on increased food production
The governor said, “They do not embellish, if you need any feedback from them, be rest assured of their sincerity response, they are important part of governance in Oyo State.”
Oba Owoade, who spoke on behalf of traditional rulers in the state said Mrs Tinubus visit was a testament to federal government commitment to the development of Oyo State.
He said the Renewed Hope Initiative by the wife of the President will benefit people in the state and contribute to the growth of the people.
He noted that Mrs Tibunus motherly role is commendable, assuring support and collaboration of people of the state.
Oba Ogunwusi said he is proud of Mrs Tinubu haven’t being a pillar of support behind the President.
The monarch commended Mrs Tinubu for her Renewed Hope Initiative which according to him has touched millions of lives across the nation, saying the initiative has been complementing effort of President Tinubu.
In the entourage of the the first lady was wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shentima, wife of the Speaker of House of Representatives, Mrs Fatimah Abass, wife of governors, and members of the Renewed Hope Initiative amen Ng others.
Traditional rulers at the meeting include: The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, the Ooni of Ile Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Olaoye, representative of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Aseyin of Iseyinland, Oba Sefiu Oyebola, and the Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oba Francis Olushola Also among others.