First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to voters in the South-East to support the re-election of her husband, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the 2027 presidential election.
The First Lady made the appeal in Owerri, Imo State, during an official visit to distribute empowerment items to women in the state.
Speaking to the beneficiaries, Mrs Tinubu said she and the President were committed to building a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria.
“Make una vote for Mr President, we go work for una and Nigeria go better. I want to enjoy Nigeria at old age, so I will work for Nigeria, for my old age,” she said.
The empowerment initiative is being implemented through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals and is expected to benefit 18,500 women across the country.
In the South-East, 500 women in each of the five states are expected to receive business-support equipment, including generators, industrial grinding machines, gas cylinders and ovens.
In Imo State, Governor Hope Uzodimma reportedly expanded the state’s allocation by providing additional empowerment items for 2,000 women, bringing the total number of beneficiaries in the state to 2,500.
Following the governor’s intervention, the First Lady announced an additional cash grant of N100,000 for each beneficiary under the programme.
Mrs Tinubu said the initiative was designed to recognise the important role women play in nation-building and support the economic empowerment of families.
“Recognising the typical role women play in nation building, this is in line with the agenda of Mr President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritises economic growth and sustainable development for all Nigerians, particularly women,” she said.
She urged the beneficiaries to use the equipment and financial assistance productively to strengthen their businesses and improve the welfare of their families.
“Let it serve as a foundation for creating a better life for you and your family,” she added.
