First Lady Condemns FGM: ‘Human Rights Violation with No Health Benefit’

Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, has called for the abolition of female genital mutilation (FGM), calling it a violation of human rights.
According to reports, Mrs. Tinubu expressed her disapproval of the findings that Nigeria had 20 million female genital mutilation victims, the largest number in the world.
Senator Tinubu stated that female genital mutilation should be prohibited because it has no health benefits in a statement made by her spokesman, Busola Kukoyi.
“Stepping Up the Pace: Strengthening Alliances and Building Movements to End FGM,” the theme for the 2025 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, reminded us of our common obligation to preserve the rights and dignity of women and girls,” the First Lady said.

“Female genital mutilation has no health benefits and violates human rights. With more than 20 million women and girls who have had FGM and an estimated 14 million girls at danger of doing so by 2030 if precautions are not taken, Nigeria has the greatest absolute number of FGM cases in the world, according to UNFPA.

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“There is still a lot of work to be done, even though Nigeria has made great progress toward ending FGM thanks to the cooperation of the government, UNFPA/UNICEF Joint Program, civil society, traditional institutions, and community leaders,” she stated.

Mrs. Tinubu emphasized that violence against women was a problem for all of humanity, not just women.

“We must keep in mind that violence against women is a problem for all of humanity, not just women. It has an impact on everyone and undermines our common ideals of dignity and respect. Every individual, regardless of gender, deserves to live without fear, discrimination, or violation, and we must acknowledge this.In order to put an end to this detrimental practice, this year’s theme calls for a renewed commitment, better collaborations, and ongoing investment.

“Together, we will fortify the fight against FGM by forming cross-sectoral partnerships, empowering survivors, and making sure that women and young people take the lead,” she said.

According to First Lady Oluremi, President Bola Tinubu’s administration is still dedicated to putting a stop to FGM.

“I’ll keep pushing for the required assistance. Our greatest strength is our collective voice, and if we work together, we can eradicate FGM from Nigeria.

“Let’s keep working together, for our women, for our girls, and for a future free of female genital mutilation,” she continued.