The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 5,000 women in the South-East geo-political zone, maintaining that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are gradually pushing Nigeria into prosperity.
Mrs Tinubu stated this on Saturday during the South-East flag-off of the 2027 All Progressives Congress, APC, Women Mobilisation Directorate and Presidential Women Campaign Council, at Okpara Square, Enugu.
The mega rally and empowerment programme were organised as part of grassroots mobilisation efforts to drum support for the re-election of Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima in the 2027 general elections.
The women were empowered with sewing machines as well as pop corn and grinding machines.
Addressing the women, Mrs Tinubu said the difficult phase of the Federal Government’s economic reforms was gradually giving way to prosperity.
She urged Nigerians to remain patient and supportive of the administration, assuring them that the sacrifices made under the reforms would yield positive results.
“We are carrying out reforms that will bring prosperity to our children. Don’t let anybody deceive you. The difficult work is over. We are now stepping into prosperity,” she said.
The first lady said the empowerment programme demonstrated the APC-led administration’s commitment to improving the living conditions of Nigerians, particularly women and vulnerable groups.
According to her, government is committed to translating its promises into concrete actions that positively affect the lives of citizens.
“Have you ever seen people carrying out empowerment programmes while campaigning? That is what you are witnessing today. You are now seeing what the APC government is all about. We don’t just talk; we act.
“We are not a government that talks without doing anything. We talk and we deliver,” she said.
The president’s wife expressed appreciation to the people of South-East zone for the love and support they had shown her since the inception of her husband’s administration.
She particularly thanked them for honouring her with four prestigious traditional titles, describing the gesture as a demonstration of their affection and acceptance.
Mrs Tinubu assured women that they would continue to benefit from empowerment initiatives designed to promote financial independence and economic inclusion.
She disclosed that additional empowerment programmes had been scheduled for December to support persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
“On Dec. 3, which is World Disability Day, we will empower 250 persons with disabilities. Each beneficiary will receive N200,000 to start or support a business.
“We believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to engage in meaningful economic activities and become financially independent.
“On Dec. 17, we will also empower another 250 people.
“Altogether, we are targetting 750 beneficiaries across the senatorial zones in Enugu state through these empowerment initiatives, where 250 persons will be empowered,” she said.
The first lady also challenged APC candidates seeking elective positions in 2027 to initiate programmes that would improve the welfare of women, youths and elderly persons.
