In a statement read by Hajia Nana Shettima, Wife of the Vice President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, has called on the Leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to actively encourage more Women to join the Military.
Speaking at the Defence Headquarters’ Gender Mainstreaming Conference, themed “Building Capacity Through Gender Mainstreaming to Meet Security Challenges,” the First Lady commended the Armed Forces for Organizing the timely event.
She emphasized the need for a review of Laws to facilitate Increased Female participation in the Military, stating that Gender mainstreaming is crucial in addressing complex Security challenges in Nigeria.
The First Lady emphasized the Importance of Integrating Gender perspectives into Security policies, promoting Women’s leadership, and fostering a reconciliatory perspective in Negotiations.
