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  • Women Affairs minister condole with NCWS over demise of National leader

    Women Affairs minister condole with NCWS over demise of National leader

    By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

    The Minister of Women Affairs, Barr. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has condoled with the family and the National Council of Women Societies, NCWS, over the demise of the National President, Hajia Lamido Lau.

    The Minister expressed shock over the sudden death of the Hajia Lau during a Condolence Visit to the NCWS Headquarters in Abuja on Monday.

    Kennedy-Ohanenye described Hajia Lami as a mother and sister whose commitment to the upliftment of the lives of Nigerian women is unwavering.

    “Hajia Lami Lau was a humble and compassionate Mother and Sister whose earnest pursuit as the leader of the Council is to ensure the upliftment of the lives of the gender to enable them attain their optimum height in life.”

    The Minister urged the association to emulate her exemplary lifestyle by working together to ensure that women in the country occupy their quota for the socio-economic development of the nation.

    She enjoined Nigerian women, family and friends to take solace in God in this period of grief because death is inevitable and will come when it will come.

    She also prayed that the soul of the departed would rest in eternal peace.

  • Governor Lalong Celebrates Women Affairs Minister, Dame Pauline Tallen @ 64

    Governor Lalong Celebrates Women Affairs Minister, Dame Pauline Tallen @ 64

    Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated Women Affairs Minister Dame Pauline Tallen on her 64th birthday.

    Governor Lalong in a message to felicitate with the Minister described her as a thoroughbred politician and champion of women and human rights who has continued to advocate for social justice in Nigeria.

    Lalong said Dame Tallen is passionate about ensuring that the Nigerian woman and the girl-child is equipped with sound education, morals and ample opportunity to manifest her God-given talents and gifts.
    This he said she has been able to do substantially using her office as the Minister of Women Affairs by standing against gender violence, rape, harmful practices and other discriminatory actions against women.

    Lalong praised Dame Tallen for her commitment to the political development of Plateau State and Nigeria especially as she constantly advocates for women to be given greater opportunities to contest for elections and also be appointed into positions of responsibility.

    While wishing her more years of joy, peace and God’s blessings, Lalong urged the Minister who is a Knight of the Catholic Church to sustain her love for God and passion for the growth of the Church.

  • 2023: Women Affairs Minister, Tallen Withdraws From Senatorial Race

    2023: Women Affairs Minister, Tallen Withdraws From Senatorial Race

    The Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, has announced her withdrawal from the senatorial race ahead of the general elections in 2023.

    She made the announcement in a statement on Monday – the final day to decide whether to resign as minister to pursue her political ambition or to reconsider the move.

    Tallen, who initially announced to contest for the Plateau South senatorial seat in the National Assembly, had picked the expression of interest and nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    She was one of the 10 ministers President Muhammadu Buhari had directed to resign if they must contest for any political office in the 2023 elections.

    “With profound gratitude and great humility, I have decided to voluntarily step down from the senatorial race sequel to the yearnings of women and other well-meaning Nigerians who see the need for a strong voice for women at the Senate, having consulted widely with my family, well-wishers and supporters, conscious of the role I play for women in Nigeria today,” the minister said.

    “So, to all Nigerian women and young girls who have raised concerns as to what next, rest assured that I, Dame Pauline K. Tallen, OFR, KSG have not submitted any resignation letter and therefore, it is my decision not to go ahead with this request but carry on as the Minister of Women Affairs.”

    On Wednesday last week, President Buhari directed all appointed members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) running for elective offices to resign on or before May 16 – a directive which affected Tallen.

    Two days later, the President held a valedictory session for the affected persons to appreciate them for their service. Since, the President’s directive, some of the ministers have reconsidered their decision to vie for elective offices.

    Apart from Tallen, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, as well as the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, have also pulled out of the Kebbi State governorship election and presidential race respectively.