By Tosin Adesile
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, first lady, has said there is an urgent need to sensitise women, youths, and the general public on the continous prevalence of HIV/AIDS.
She called for collective action to combat the disease and other health challenges.
Mrs. Tinubu spoke during her visit to the Kaduna State Government House on Monday, where Governor Uba Sani, his deputy, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, traditional rulers, and religious leaders hosted her.
Tinubu stressed the importance of collaboration between government institutions, traditional authorities, and religious bodies.
According to a statement yesterday in Abuja by her Senior Special Assistant on Media Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady said: “There is a lot of work to be done, especially in sensitising our people about the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the country. We want to go out and bring succour to our people in support of Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.”
Senator Tinubu also highlighted the dangers of female genital mutilation (FGM), saying Nigeria should have moved beyond such harmful practices. The First Lady called for greater awareness and stronger advocacy to end the practice.
She added: “The nation’s population presents a significant challenge for the government, making it crucial for all stakeholders to come together to achieve meaningful results.”
The Chairman of the Kaduna State Council of Traditional Rulers and Emir of Zazzau, HRH Ahmed Nuhu Bamali, assured the First Lady that traditional rulers would take the advocacy on HIV/AIDS, syphilis, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and female genital mutilation to the grassroots.
The visit was concluded with prayers for the nation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the people of Kaduna State.
