[TRENDING VIDEO] I’ll wear ‘Akwete’ wrapper if my husband is re-elected president — Oluremi Tinubu

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has said she will wear an Akwete wrapper if her husband, President Bola Tinubu, is re-elected for a second term.

She made the statement on Tuesday during her first visit to the Akwete Weaving Cooperative Village in Abia State, where she also announced a ₦2 billion donation to support the revival of the local weaving industry.

“If God brings my husband in a second time, I’ll be wearing a buba and wrapper made from Akwete. I am going to be wearing that because it is very soft breathable cotton.

“I saw young people in their family doing exact thing. So it is a craft transferred from generation,” she said.

The First Lady praised the women of the cooperative for their dedication and resilience in preserving Akwete weaving over the years.

She also encouraged Nigerians to patronise traditional Igbo clothing made from the fabric, saying increased patronage would support local weavers and help preserve the indigenous craft.

Tinubu said she chose to make the visit informal, preferring to interact directly with the women instead of following a formal, scripted programme.

She explained that she had not prepared a speech because her main objective was to personally engage with the weavers and learn more about their craft.

The First Lady also expressed appreciation to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, whom she described as a good man.

She recalled previously contacting his wife to make enquiries about the Akwete weaving tradition and thanked God that the visit eventually took place despite the delay.

“I just wanted to meet with these women, which I will tell the story. But we went on, and my husband said something. He said I was getting frustrated. I said, Otti is a good man.

“He’s a very good man. I see that, and I want to thank you. And I remember when I was calling you, looking for your wife, concerning Akwete. So, but I thank God we are here. All those history. We are here,” she said.

She further called on Nigerians to support locally produced textiles, stressing that doing so would help preserve indigenous craftsmanship and improve the livelihoods of rural weavers.

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