First Lady 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.
She made the appeal on Wednesday in Owerri, the Imo State capital, during her official visit to the South-East as part of a women’s empowerment programme.
“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 First Lady said the empowerment initiative was being implemented through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with plans to reach 18,500 women nationwide when completed.
She said 500 women from each of the five South-East states would receive various items to support their businesses, including generators, industrial grinding machines, gas cylinders and ovens.
However, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma had provided additional empowerment items for 2,000 women in the state, taking the total number of beneficiaries in Imo to 2,500.
In response to the governor’s support, Mrs Tinubu announced an additional N100,000 cash grant for each beneficiary of the programme.
She said the initiative was aimed at acknowledging the contribution of women to nation-building and economic development.
“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.
Tinubu urged the beneficiaries to make responsible use of the resources to improve their livelihoods and provide better support for their families.
“Let it serve as a foundation for creating a better life for you and your family,” she said.
In his remarks, Governor Uzodimma praised the First Lady for her contributions to nation-building and her commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerians.
He said residents of Imo State appreciated what he described as the President’s performance and would support his bid for another term in office.
Uzodimma also commended the Federal Government’s empowerment programme, describing it as an initiative designed to promote women’s dignity and economic independence.
He said the people of Imo had taken note of the Federal Government’s infrastructural and developmental projects in the state.
“Let him know that Imo people are happy with him, that we are happy with his performance. Let him know that he is doing very well, that we stand with him and that we deeply appreciate his resolute commitment to a stronger, more prosperous, safer and more united Nigeria,” Uzodimma said.
He pledged the support of Imo residents for President Tinubu in the 2027 election.
“I assure you that we will reciprocate this love. We will stand firmly behind our beloved President in January 2027. We will speak with one united, unequivocal voice to stand by those who have consistently stood by us,” he said.
The First Lady was also honoured with the traditional chieftaincy title of Osodieme by the traditional institution in Imo State.