President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his strong support for the ongoing efforts to increase women’s participation in governance across Nigeria. The President made this known during the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caucus meeting held on December 19, 2025, at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja. The meeting was attended by key party leaders including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, APC governors, and several ministers, among them the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim.
According to a statement signed by the Head, Press and Public Relations, Ahmed Lawan Danbazau, the caucus meeting was aimed at aligning the party’s strategies and policies ahead of the upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.
President Tinubu commended the National Assembly for its initiative on constitutional amendments designed to create more opportunities for women in leadership. “We are in support of that,” the President said, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to gender inclusion.
He also praised the Niger State government for setting an example through the emergence of many women in key leadership positions. The President urged other states to follow Niger State’s lead and ensure that women are given more opportunities in decision-making roles.
Speaking on governance at the community level, President Tinubu called on governors to focus on grassroots development. He emphasized the need for government programs and policies to reach people at the local levels to achieve meaningful impact.
In a related statement, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim, expressed appreciation to the President for his consistent support toward gender equality. “Your Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, we extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering commitment as a HeForShe champion. Your leadership of the APC-led Government is more than just words; it is a daily demonstration of putting women at the forefront of national progress. Thank you for lending your voice and your power to the cause of gender equality,” she said.
