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Oluremi Tinubu, the first lady, says the nation’s economic situation is already improving due to the initiatives under the renewed hope agenda that have started yielding results.

The first lady spoke in Abuja on Monday at the inauguration of the women wing of Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN).

Tinubu was represented by Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, mandate secretary for women affairs in the federal capital territory (FCT).

She said the initiatives which would bring succour to Nigerians, especially women, will in no time reach all communities in the country.

“The economic situation of the country is already improving. The renewed hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu right now is offloading a number of initiatives bringing succour and providing humanitarian services to the elderly, women, communities and the girl-child,” Tinubu said.

She encouraged women to live as shining examples and be  united in advancing gender equality while also playing their role in healing the nation.

“It is important for women to work together and we must see ourselves playing the role of healing our nation,” she said.

“Do not be distracted by the current challenges but focus on the assignment of promoting equity, equal rights and righteousness.

“Women are light and must always stand as light and shine whether in the church or in the mosque, we must stand as women of faith,” she added.

On her part, Elizabeth Akinadewo, national chairperson of WOWICAN, said her administration will focus on women empowerment to improve lives.

“Although the demand of the office is tasking, I am happy to take it up to improve the lives of women and families,” Akinadewo said.

“We will give succour to those who are oppressed, help them out of their misery, give voice to the voiceless and empower the women.

“We are out to spur women to develop necessary skills so they can be independent and sustain themselves.

“We have been giving women a little token of money to work with and that will continue under my administration.”