Nigeria’s First Lady Commissions Gender and Public Policy Studies Centre in Kuru
…Calls for cooperation between both genders to dismantle stereotypes
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has said that actual progress can be achieved in the nation’s polity and other sectors when both genders stand as allies and work together.
She made this statement at the commissioning of the Oluremi Tinubu Gender and Public Policy Studies Centre of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos.
The First Lady commended the approach of the Centre to gender issues and research, noting that it has included both males and females.
“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 project, conceptualised and actualised by participants of the Senior Executive Course 45 (2023) of NIPSS, was applauded by the First Lady.
“This project would not have become a reality if not for the foresight of participants of the Senior Executive Course 45 (2023), who conceived, funded, and executed what we are all seeing today. I applaud your vision and generosity. This gesture of yours will no doubt leave a lasting legacy on our nation’s policy landscape,” she stated.
She added that the vision of the Centre aligns with one of the key priorities of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, which seeks to harness the full potential of all citizens, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or economic status.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu further noted that with the Gender Centre in place, there would be more transformative public policy research and inclusive national development.
In his goodwill message at the commissioning, the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, expressed optimism that the Gender Centre would enhance public discourse on reserved seats for women in the legislature and the executive arm of government, noting that women remain pivotal to national and societal development.
The Chairman of the Board of NIPSS and former Senate President, Senator Ken Nnamani, commended the decision to name the Centre after Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing her as a “go-getter.”
He also called for urgent attention to the institute’s facilities, noting that many structures within NIPSS, which will soon clock 50 years, need renovation and refurbishment.
To this end, the First Lady of Nigeria donated ₦250 million to the Gender Centre.
Signed:
Busola Kukoyi
SSA Media to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Wednesday, 11th November 2025
