Senator Oluremi Tinubu has emphasised that genuine national progress can only be achieved when men and women work together as allies in governance and development.
She made this assertion on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the commissioning of the Oluremi Tinubu Gender and Public Policy Studies Centre at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos.
Senator Tinubu described the establishment of the Centre as a landmark step in advancing gender inclusion in public policy, commending its balanced approach that integrates both men and women in its research and programs.
“The establishment of this Gender Centre represents a bold step towards bringing gender issues to the forefront of every facet of our society, towards achieving equity. I am particularly pleased that the Centre’s approach includes both men and women, recognizing that inclusion must be a shared national agenda. Actual progress will come when both genders stand as allies, working together to dismantle stereotypes, open opportunities, and strengthen our collective humanity”, she said.
The First Lady applauded the participants of the Senior Executive Course 45 (2023) of NIPSS for conceptualizing and funding the project, describing their contribution as a “lasting legacy” in Nigeria’s policy landscape.
“This project would not have become a reality if not for the foresight of participants of the Senior Executive Course 45 who conceived, funded, and executed what we are all seeing today. I applaud your vision and generosity,” she added.
According to her, the Centre’s vision aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises harnessing the full potential of all Nigerians regardless of gender, ethnicity, or status. She expressed optimism that the Gender Centre will drive transformative policy research and foster inclusive national development.
In his goodwill message, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang said he looked forward to the Centre enriching public discourse on increasing women’s representation in governance, describing women as pivotal to societal and national development.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the NIPSS Board and former Senate President, Senator Ken Nnamani, lauded the decision to name the Centre after Senator Tinubu, describing her as a “go-getter.”
He, however, called for urgent attention to the institute’s aging infrastructure ahead of its 50th anniversary.
As part of her support for the Centre’s sustainability, the First Lady announced a donation of ₦250 million to the Oluremi Tinubu Gender and Public Policy Studies Centre.
