The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged state governors and lawmakers to consider prescribing capital punishment for kidnappers, emphasizing the need to protect innocent children, who represent the future of the nation. Speaking at a meeting with national women leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja, she described kidnappers as cowards for targeting women and children, and called for them to be treated as criminals deserving of severe punishment.
Senator Tinubu expressed her deep concern over the impact of kidnapping on families and society, noting that parents rely on their children as investments for the future. She stressed that the abduction of children from schools is unacceptable and called for decisive action against perpetrators. She emphasized the importance of protecting children and ensuring their safety and well-being.
The First Lady also highlighted the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which focuses on creating opportunities for women to thrive economically, socially, and politically. She encouraged women leaders to play a crucial role in advocating for empowerment, inclusion, and welfare of women within the party and across the nation.
Senator Oluremi celebrated International Women's Day with the women, recognizing their courage, resilience, and determination. She emphasized the importance of investing in women and empowering them with education, resources, and opportunities to unlock their full potential. She called on women to support each other and work together to achieve collective progress.
The group of women leaders, led by Dr. Mary Idele Alile, praised the First Lady for her impactful interventions through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), which has brought about transformative change across the country. They also requested her support in advocating for more inclusion in the activities of the current government, highlighting the achievements of the RHI in various programs such as the Elderly Support Scheme, National Scholarship Programme, and Women in Agric Support Programme.
