Oluremi Tinubu renames auditorium after Maryam Abacha
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has renamed the main auditorium of Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development after Maryam Abacha.
Maryam is the wife of late Gen. Sani Abacha, former military Head of State.
The hall, formerly known as African Peace Mission Hall, was on Saturday unveiled by the first lady and renamed after Maryam, in recognition of her “strong advocacy for peace across the African continent”.
In her speech, Mrs Tinubu said the occasion was a significant milestone in the collaborative efforts toward strengthening connections that would solidify progress and unity among women.
She described Mrs Abacha as “a woman of remarkable character and unyielding dedication to the advancement of the Africa continent.
“Her advocacy led to the establishment of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs with a woman appointed as cabinet minister.
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