Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has inaugurated the North-West All Progressives Congress (APC) Women’s Mega Rally and Empowerment Programme in Gusau, Zamfara State.
Mrs Tinubu arrived at the Gusau International Airport at about 12:40 p.m. on Friday, accompanied by Vice-President’s wife, Nana Shettima; Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Ibrahim; and wives of governors from the North-West region.
Also among the delegation were the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Abdul’aziz Yari, and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle.
Speaking at the Gusau Trade Fair Complex, the First Lady said the Federal Government remained committed to improving Nigerians’ living conditions through interventions in education, healthcare, economic development and other critical sectors.
She highlighted government initiatives aimed at supporting young people in their education and career pursuits, alongside increased funding for essential sectors.
According to her, Nigerians would increasingly benefit from the ongoing economic reforms, expressing optimism that the measures would usher the country into a period of greater prosperity.
Mrs Tinubu thanked the Zamfara Government, residents and traditional rulers for the reception accorded her, while appreciating the traditional title conferred on her during the visit.
She also expressed sympathy with the state over its persistent security challenges, particularly the loss of lives resulting from banditry and kidnappings.
The First Lady praised the APC for its women empowerment initiatives, maintaining that the party’s commitment to supporting women went beyond election periods. She said the programme had remained part of the party’s activities and that additional beneficiaries would receive assistance through the initiative.
She further conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s assurance that his administration would sustain efforts to improve the welfare of Nigerians.
In his remarks, Matawalle praised the First Lady for visiting Zamfara to support women and other vulnerable groups. He urged residents to maintain their backing for President Tinubu, recalling that the state recorded the highest number of votes for the president during the last general elections.
The minister expressed confidence that Zamfara would deliver an even stronger electoral performance for the APC in 2027.
Similarly, Yari called on women to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and mobilise support for President Tinubu’s re-election bid. He also acknowledged their contributions to the party’s electoral successes across the country.
Governor Dauda Lawal described the First Lady’s visit as a memorable occasion for the women and people of Zamfara State.
As part of the programme, Mrs Tinubu flagged off the distribution of empowerment materials, including sewing machines, refrigerators, grinding machines, Point of Sale (POS) machines and motorcycles.
The rally attracted APC women leaders, party supporters, wives of governors from the North-West and other political stakeholders from the region.
(NAN)