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FG names ICT block at women centre after Tinubu’s late mum

Mr Sulaiman-Ibrahim said that the late Mogaji served as a testament to the relentless pursuit of her unwavering commitment to the uplift of women.

• November 12, 2024
The late Abibat Mogaji
The late Abibat Mogaji[Credit: PM News Nigeria]

The federal government has honoured President Bola Tinubu’s late mother Abibat Mogaji by naming the ICT block at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development after her.

Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, at the unveiling ceremony on Tuesday in Abuja, described Ms Mogaji as a resilient matriarch and champion of women’s empowerment.

Mr Sulaiman-Ibrahim said, “She served as a testament to the relentless pursuit of her unwavering commitment to the uplift of women. We are gathered here to celebrate and honour the remarkable values of gender inclusion, women empowerment, and humanitarian services rendered by a resilient matriarch, mother, and an amazon, the late Chief Alhaja Abibat Mogaji.

“She served as a testament to the relentless pursuit of her unwavering commitment to the uplift of women and the extraordinary efforts in creating a more compassionate society where no one is left behind. As we unveil the new name of the ICT block, let it be a symbol of our pledge to strive harder for the rights of women and to honour their contributions to our country. To build a society where every woman and child can fulfil their potential with dignity and pride,”

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, represented by Nana Shettima, emphasised technology’s vital role in transforming women’s lives.

“Access to information and communication technology is no longer a luxury but a necessity,” she said.

Director General of MBNCWD, Asabe Vilita-Bashir, highlighted Ms Mogaji’s advocacy for women’s economic empowerment and grassroots development.

“Let this ICT block be a constant reminder of the need for inclusivity in our programmes and plans,” she added.

President of the Nigeria Market Women Association, Felicia Sani, lauded Ms Mogaji as a great women mobiliser and advocate for women’s economic empowerment.

Ms Sani urged the government to establish international markets nationwide, empowering women and generating revenue for the country.

(NAN)

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