FG Names ICT Block After Tinubu's Late Mum, Abibat Mogaji

 

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.

 

The announcement was made in Abuja on Tuesday by the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim.

 

The Minister praised Mogaji as a resilient matriarch and a dedicated advocate for women’s empowerment.

 

“To build a society where every woman and child can fulfil their potential with dignity and pride,” Sulaiman-Ibrahim said.

 

First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, represented by Hajiya Nana Shettima, emphasised technology’s vital role in transforming women’s lives.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Mrs. Felicia Sani, President of the Nigeria Market Women Association, lauded Mogaji as a great women mobiliser and advocate for women’s economic empowerment.

 

Sani urged the government to establish international markets nationwide, empowering women and generating revenue for the country.