First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, stated that the Senate chamber is a place of honour and not for controversy.
According to a report made on Thursday, the First Lady reacted to the ongoing sexual harassment allegations by lawmaker representing Kogi central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
Speaking to reporters ahead of the International Women’s Day, the first lady urged Nigerian women to assert themselves in leadership and not be sidelined.
“I know with what is going on in the Senate, you may say, why am I not taking a position? I believe that the Senate is doing what is needful, because that’s what it is,” she said.
“We shouldn’t be hearing things like that. It’s a matured chamber, and it should be treated with respect. It’s an honour for you to be in that place alone.
“I was there for 12 years, even in my younger days, and I’m still trying to look young, but people compliment you all the time. Women, raise yourself, don’t be in a position that men will be talking to you anyhow. You can always shut them down before they start,” she added.
