First Lady reaffirms commitment to health, education of girls, women
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has reaffirmed her dedication to championing the health and education of women and girls across the country.
She pledged to expand the support through her office and ongoing national initiatives.
She made the commitment at the 7th MERCK Foundation First Ladies Initiative (FLI) Summit in Dubai, UAE yesterday.
It was during the commemoration of the Foundation’s 13th anniversary.
Speaking alongside First Ladies from 13 other nations, Senator Tinubu praised the MERCK Foundation’s commitment to training medical professionals across Africa and Asia, highlighting its impact on healthcare access and the advancement of girl-child education.
I agree that this is a highly beneficial programme for our country, and I am committed to expanding it further through my office and the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. By doing so, we will be able to empower more Nigerian doctors, ultimately enhancing public healthcare and improving the well-being of our people”, the First Lady stated
Drawing on her background as a lifelong teacher and her leadership of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Senator Tinubu emphasized that empowering girls through education is foundational to building stronger and healthier societies.
According to a statement by her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady noted “through the Renewed Hope Initiative, which I chair, we have continually made interventions in education and youth empowerment, prioritising girl-child education”.
The First Lady also hailed the MERCK Foundation for its extensive scholarship programme that has supported over 2,270 medical practitioners across 52 countries in 44 critical healthcare specialties.
She praised the Foundation’s efforts, particularly its approach to equipping doctors to establish clinics and deliver care directly within their communities.
