Female CEOs of Federal Agencies Pledge Support for Tinubu Ahead of 2027

Female CEOs of Federal Agencies Pledge Support for Tinubu Ahead of 2027

In a striking show of solidarity, thirty-seven female chief executive officers of federal government agencies gathered at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja to pledge their support for President Bola Tinubu as the nation looks ahead to the 2027 general elections.

The meeting, led by Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, underscored the growing influence of women in governance and their determination to play a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s political future.

The delegation included prominent figures such as Aisha Rimi of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, Temitope Ilori of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Olubunmi Kuku of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Zubaida Umar of the National Emergency Management Agency, and several others heading key parastatals.

Their collective presence highlighted the breadth of female leadership across critical sectors of government.

During the meeting, the CEOs emphasized the importance of women in grassroots mobilisation, describing them as the backbone of political participation in Nigeria. They acknowledged the challenges women face, limited political support, inadequate funding, and underrepresentation in leadership, but also expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for appointing many of them to influential positions.

These appointments, they argued, reflect a growing recognition of women’s capacity to contribute meaningfully to national development.

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, speaking on behalf of the group, stressed that the women were united not only in their support for Tinubu and the APC but also in their commitment to amplifying the impact of female leadership in governance. She praised the inclusive approach of APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, expressing confidence that his leadership would further strengthen the party’s internal cohesion.

Professor Yilwatda, in turn, lauded the delegation’s contributions to governance and assured them of the party’s backing. He emphasized the importance of visibility and grassroots engagement, noting that the APC’s technology-driven membership database could serve as a powerful tool for mobilising women across communities.

He also promised to include members of the delegation in committees for the party’s forthcoming national convention, signaling a concrete step toward greater female participation in party structures.

This meeting was more than a political endorsement; it was a statement of intent. By pledging their support for Tinubu, these female CEOs positioned themselves as central actors in Nigeria’s democratic process, determined to expand women’s representation and influence in politics.

Their collective voice reflects both the progress made and the challenges that remain in achieving gender balance in governance.

As Nigeria moves toward 2027, the role of women in politics will undoubtedly be tested. Yet, the resolve demonstrated by these leaders suggests that female participation is no longer peripheral, it is becoming a cornerstone of political mobilisation and national development.