FG Honours Tinubu’s Late Mother, Abibat Mogaji, Names ICT Block After Her

The Federal Government has named the ICT block at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD) after Abibat Mogaji, the late mother of President Bola Tinubu.

Naija News reports that the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, while speaking at the unveiling ceremony on Tuesday in Abuja, described Mogaji as a resilient matriarch and champion of women’s empowerment.

She stated that Magaji was committed to the upliftment of women and creating a compassionate society where nobody is left behind.

Sulaiman-Ibrahim, “She served as a testament to the relentless pursuit of her unwavering commitment to the upliftment of women.

“We are gathered here to celebrate and honour the remarkable values of gender inclusion, women empowerment, and humanitarian services rendered by a resilient matriarch, mother, and an Amazon, the Late Chief Alhaja Abibat Mogaji.

“She served as a testament to the relentless pursuit of her unwavering commitment to the upliftment of women and the extraordinary efforts in creating a more compassionate society where no one is left behind.

“As we unveil the new name of the ICT block, let it be a symbol of our pledge to strive harder for the rights of women, to honor their contributions to our country.

“To build a society where every woman and child can fulfil their potential with dignity and pride.”

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, represented by the wife of the vice president, Hajiya Nana Shettima, emphasised technology’s vital role in transforming women’s lives.

She said, “Access to information and communication technology is no longer a luxury but a necessity.”

Also, the Director General of MBNCWD, Asabe Vilita-Bashir, highlighted Mogaji’s advocacy for women’s economic empowerment and grassroots development.

She added, “Let this ICT block be a constant reminder of the need for inclusivity in our programmes and plans.”