Alile: We’re Creating Environment that Nurtures Talent, Breaks Systemic Barriers Against Women

National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Mary Idele Alile has said that under her leadership, she would continue to celebrate the achievements of women and create an environment that will nurture talents and break systemic barriers against women.

This, she stated would involve a commitment to mentorship programs, policies that support work-life balance, and to initiatives that amplify women’s voices.

At the national summit and dialogue convened by the Women Leader held in Abuja at the weekend, she expressed optimism that women can build a future where they occupy half of the seats at the table, where their perspectives are valued, and where their contributions are recognized

Alile added that her office has put together a roadMap document, that will guide them.

She said: “The future belongs to empowered women. Women who lead, innovate, and inspire. Women who break barriers and shatter glass ceilings. We must Promote girls’ education and skills development, encourage women’s participation in politics and leadership, foster mentorship and networking opportunities, advocate for policy reforms and inclusive governance, increased women’s representation in party structures, enhanced participations in decision-making processes, and establish APC Women Leadership Development Programs”

She thanked the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu for her giant strides through her pet project called: Renewed Hope initiative that cares for the aged, health programs, empowerment of different categories and facets of women in the country, etc.

She concluded by tasking the massively attended women at the event to envision a world where every girl knows she can be a leader. A world where women are not just participants in the conversation but are driving it”.

On her part, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu urged the National Woman Leader of the Party to team up with other APC State Women Leaders to make a presentation to the National Assembly to further push for legislation to increase the quota of women that must have seats at the assembly.

She added: “The next election is for the Nigerian women. The Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR places a strong emphasis on creating opportunities for women to thrive.

“During this phase of nation-building, as women leaders, let us remember that we all have what it takes to make an impact in our various spheres of influence“Let us avoid creating imaginary limitations and focus on our potential by persevering, supporting one another, and working diligently. We can shape the future, let us do it right, one woman at a time”.

“We have witnessed increased representation of women in key positions within our party and government. This is proof of the hard work, resilience, and determination we exhibit as women and we must continue to push forward in unity”.

Mrs Tinubu admonished the women on the principles and qualities of good leadership, especially by women which include, integrity, hard work, and compassion.

She noted: “A leader who cannot apologise for their wrong is not worth being a leader. When you get into office, you must look out for your fellow women all the time. When one woman succeeds, we all succeed and when one woman fails, we all fail”.

Earlier, Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Noimot Salako-Oyedele commended President Tinubu for consistently demonstrating a commitment to gender equity.

The event had in attendance the Wife of the Vice President of Nigeria, First Lady of the Gambia, National Chairman of the APC, National Assembly members, State First Ladies, Deputy Governors, Women Leaders of the APC from across Nigeria, and members of the diplomatic community.