From Sidi Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau
The Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has assured Nigerians that the economic reforms already embarked upon by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration will prosper Nigerians, as the country is fast driving into a new phase of development.
Senator Oluremi who pronounced this while addressing mammoth crowd in Gusau Zamfara State capital during flag off Presidential campaign for Tinubu/Shettima 2027 at the North-West Women Stakeholders’ Mobilisation, Mega Rally and Empowerment Programme.
She said the Tinubu-led administration has keyed into lucrative commitments towards improving the well-being of Nigerians, especially as it introduced interventions in education and other critical sectors.
Senator Oluremi further mentioned the federal government support for children to return to school and increased funding into critical sectors as evidence of the administration’s determination to deliver meaningful development.
She said, “I am confident that Nigerians would begin to experience greater benefits from the ongoing reforms, adding that the country would continue to make progress and attain the expected stage of prosperity.
The first lady who expressed excitement as she witnessed warm reception for her first visit to Zamfara State by both the government officials, politicians, good people of the state, as well as traditional rulers, and appreciated the traditional title conferred on her.
According to her, “The construction of an international airport by the state government had really motivated me to promise to return to the state for further engagements.
She also expressed sympathy with the state over its security challenges and the loss of lives, described the victims as precious to the nation.
She prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives and asked Almighty God to comfort their families and restore lasting peace to Zamfara.
The First Lady further commended the APC for its women empowerment programmes, stressing that the party’s support for women was not limited to election campaigns.
She noted that empowerment initiatives had been part of the party’s activities from the beginning, adding that another round of support for women was being provided at the Gusau event.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assurance that the Federal Government would continue working towards improving the lives of Nigerians.
In his remarks, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, commended the First Lady for visiting Zamfara State to empower women and other vulnerable groups.
He called on the people of the state to sustain their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, recalling that Zamfara recorded the highest number of votes for the President in the previous general election.
Matawalle expressed confidence that the state would deliver even more votes than expected for President Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
Earlier, the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, urged women to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and actively participate in the electoral process to ensure the re-election of President Tinubu in 2027.
Senator Yari commended Zamfara women for their commitment, sacrifices and perseverance during previous elections, particularly their efforts in mobilising support and securing votes for APC candidates.
In his remarks, Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for making the occasion possible, described the First Lady’s visit and the empowerment programme as a source of joy to the people of the state, particularly women.
