First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has said the Nigerian Senate remains a “matured” institution that must be treated with respect.
She made the remarks while speaking with journalists at the State House Abuja.
The remarks come amid allegations of sexual harassment and abuse of power against the president of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Speaking ahead of the International Women’s Day, she dismissed concerns over the Senate’s handling of issues, insisting lawmakers are “doing what is needful.”
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who served in the Senate for 12 years, said the chamber should be a place of honour, not controversy.
She also urged Nigerian women to assert themselves in leadership.
“I know with what is going on in the Senate, you may say, why am I not taking a position? I believe that Senate is doing what is needful, because that’s what it is. Is an inside place and it’s a matured chamber.
“It’s a matured chamber, and it should be treated with respect. It’s an honour for you to be in that place alone”.
“I was there for 12 years, even in my younger days, and I’m still trying to look young, but people compliment you all the time, only that, women raise yourself, don’t be in a position that men will be talking to you anyhow,” she said.
Ahead of the International Women’s Day on March 8th, the First Lady celebrated the achievements of women all over the world but in Nigeria in particular.
She acknowledged the significant progress women have made over the decades, from the matriarchs of old to contemporary figures like Zuriel Oduwole, who champions peace.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu emphasised that Nigerian youths are equipped with what it takes to excel, urging women to continue lifting their heads high and doing their best.