According to a report by Punch Newspaper, on Monday June 1, 2026, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reflected on her historic legislative career, urging female politicians across the nation to prioritize grassroots accountability and long-term community trust over superficial self-promotion.
Speaking during an interactive session with the All Progressives Congress (APC) women leaders at the State House in Abuja, the First Lady highlighted her milestone achievement as the first woman in Nigeria’s history to serve three consecutive terms in the Nigerian Senate.
Representing the Lagos Central Senatorial District from 2011 to 2023, Mrs. Tinubu framed her electoral longevity as a blueprint for institutional female empowerment in a traditionally male-dominated political arena.
Reflecting on her low-key approach to leadership, the First Lady underscored that sustained political success stems from steady, unadvertised service delivery rather than seeking public adulation.
“I am the first woman to be in the Senate for three terms. I don’t sing my own praises, but I am a silent worker,” she stated.
The First Lady insisted that true political relevance is earned through consistent, post-election engagement with the community, rather than transient campaigns aimed solely at winning votes.
She cautioned that politicians who abandon their constituencies after securing power inevitably pave the way for their own political downfall.
According to Mrs. Tinubu, the foundation of her three-term success was built entirely on maintaining active, uninterrupted communication channels with her constituents throughout her twelve years in the National Assembly.
She noted that many politicians face structural difficulties or lose consecutive elections because they underestimate the intelligence of their local voters and fail to honor their initial promises.
Addressing the gathering of APC women leaders, Mrs. Tinubu encouraged female politicians to shift away from short-term political maneuvering and instead adopt an enduring, strategic approach to public service. She noted that building a legacy takes time, discipline, and absolute accountability.
The First Lady concluded by noting that her historic trajectory stands as definitive proof that women can break systemic glass ceilings and navigate Nigeria’s complex political landscape successfully.
However, she emphasized that this level of achievement requires female leaders to remain deeply grounded, systematically organized, and fiercely dedicated to the welfare of ordinary citizens long after the election cycles close….Read_More…