First ladies globally have agreed to collaborate and leverage their influence to promote economic advancement, particularly for women and vulnerable populations.

According to a statement released on Friday, Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, attended the third Global First Ladies Alliance Academy, which took place in New York.

At the concluding session of the programme, various speakers acknowledged that there is a strong need for improved collaboration and ties between countries for enhanced economic development.

The participants described the academy as a movement tasked with addressing the roles they play as spouses of heads of government worldwide.

The global spouses of heads of government also agreed to support their leadership positions in driving change across health, development, education, and equity.

According to Nicole Field, co-founder of the academy, the alliance, which has been in existence for 16 years, provides First Ladies with a space to develop their skills, amplify their impact, and share their challenges and victories.

The third day of the Academy also featured talks by Sarah, the wife of former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown, on topics including early childhood education and maternal health, among others.

She said there must be a global resolve to shape the future now by promoting initiatives that support the youth and their aspirations.

(NAN)