We committed to ending gender-based violence, promoting quality education for girl-child – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has promised to work towards ending gender-based violence and also create access to quality education for the girl-child.

The Nigerian leader, at the launch of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) #WeAreEqual Campaign in Nigeria on Monday, harped on equal education opportunities for all, which “leads to a stronger and more peaceful society for all.”

He applauded the initiative of the OAFLAD for the campaign launch and noted that it had been successfully launched in 15 other African countries, adding that its launch focus in Nigeria, titled “Education as a Powerful Tool for Change,” is critical for Africa’s development.

The campaign aims to foster a stronger and more peaceful society for all, he said.

“We must continue to create opportunities for all our children to access quality education without leaving anyone behind, particularly the girl child.

“We must engender a society where everyone has the same opportunities, regardless of who they are, because doing that leads to a stronger and more peaceful society for all.

“I salute the commitment and dedication of the African First Ladies, as members of OAFLAD, to advance gender equality and narrow the gender gap in opportunities and appointments across the African continent,” said the President.

Tinubu also lauded his wife, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, for her efforts in championing education as a primary tool to advance gender equality.

He added: “I particularly congratulate my dear wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, who has chosen education as a primary tool to champion this campaign nationwide.”

He noted that the launch of the #WeAreEqual Campaign in Nigeria, with a focus on ‘Education as a Powerful Tool for Change,’ is critical for Africa’s development.

“The focus of the launch of this campaign in Nigeria, ‘Education as a Powerful Tool for Change’, is critical for Africa’s development if we are to attain gender equity and ensure equal opportunities for all,” the president said.

He also highlighted the importance of laws and policies that protect and promote women’s rights, invest in girls’ education and skill development, and create economic opportunities accessible to all.

We must work together to promote laws and policies that protect and promote women’s rights, invest in girls’ education and skills development, and create economic opportunities that are accessible to all,” he said.

Tinubu reiterated his dedication to guaranteeing that every Nigerian child receives a high-quality education, equipping women and girls to take leadership roles and effect positive changes in their communities.

He said: “I reaffirm my commitment to ensuring that no Nigerian child is excluded from quality education that prepares women and girls to lead and bring positive changes to our communities.”

He urged all stakeholders to step up the campaign to empower girls and promote gender equality, saying: “Let us carry forward this campaign, which promises to gift an educated girl-child the potential to bring about the necessary change and transform African communities for the better.”