women’s empowerment through concrete policies. Now, we must demonstrate our dedication to sustaining this progressive leadership.”
She urged delegates to leave the summit not merely inspired but fully activated:
“We are not just planning a campaign—we are building a legacy. We are not simply supporting a candidate—we are shaping the future. Political participation for women is not optional; it is a national imperative.”
Saulawa announced that follow-up activities, including state-level training workshops and mentorship programs for young female aspirants, will roll out in coming months to keep the momentum alive.
Aarebirin Hon. Princess(Dr) Folashade Olabanji-Oba, National Publicity Secretary , ALL APC WOMEN SUPPORT GROUPS and Co-chairperson of this SouthWest Summit 2025 , emphasized the group’s mission to unite and amplify women’s voices nationwide.
Awakening the gentle giants in us all as women is our mission. Aarebirin Hon Princess Dr Folashade Olabanji-Oba is also the Convener/Global Director General of Asiwaju Distinguished Ambassadors Movement( ADAM)
“AAWSG is a dynamic political platform with millions of members across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory,” she said.
“We provide spaces for policy debates, grassroots organizing, voter education, and leadership development. Our goal is to ensure women’s concerns remain central to national discourse while championing social justice and equal opportunities.”
She invited attendees to contribute expertise and resources to shape collective advocacy efforts, promising expanded voter education drives, media campaigns, and regional networking forums in the lead-up to 2027.
Hon. Mrs. Yetunde Sakirat Adesanya, APC Southwest Zonal Women Leader, hailed President Tinubu as “a trailblazer who opened the political space for women to rise and shine,” praising the increasing number of female appointees in both state and federal cabinets.
H.E. Oluyinka Olumilua, Vice Chairperson of the AAWSG southwest summit ,handled the Awards session and magazine Launch.
Hon. Dr. Bayo Adefuye, Chairman of Yaba Local Government, called women “the backbone of Nigeria’s political structure,” stressing that Tinubu “remains the leader best positioned to solidify women’s place at the center of governance.”
Among the honorees was Evang. Funmi Agbaje, who urged women to invest both effort and resources in politics.
“This is the very strategy men have used for decades to dominate the political scene,” she explained. “If women truly want to shape the future, we must contribute our time, skills, and finances. Asiwaju Tinubu is the right leader to advance this vision.”
Other award recipients included grassroots organizers from Oyo, Ogun, and Ekiti states, each recognized for outstanding service in voter education, rural development, and community health programs.
The summit also celebrated Southwest culture, with traditional drummers welcoming guests and a short performance of Yoruba chants honouring women leaders past and present.
Delegates engaged in one-on-one networking sessions, forming alliances to drive voter registration efforts and mentorship initiatives. Media booths streamed live interviews, ensuring the summit’s message reached a national audience in real time.
The AAWSG Southwest ’25 Summit went beyond party politics, serving as a platform for women to drive national transformation and reaffirming their critical voice in Nigeria’s democratic future and the Renewed Hope Agenda.