First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has appealed to voters in the South-East to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, saying she wants to see and enjoy a better Nigeria in her old age.
She made the appeal on Wednesday in Owerri, Imo State, during her 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.
Mrs Tinubu said the empowerment programme, implemented through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, would benefit 18,500 women across the country when completed.
According to her, 500 women from each of the five South-East states would receive items including generators, industrial grinding machines, gas cylinders and ovens to support their businesses.
In Imo State, Governor Hope Uzodimma provided additional empowerment items for 2,000 women, bringing the total number of beneficiaries in the state to 2,500.
Following the governor’s intervention, Mrs Tinubu announced an additional ₦100,000 cash support for each beneficiary in the state.
She said the initiative was designed to strengthen the economic role of women and support their contributions to nation-building.
“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.
Mrs Tinubu urged the beneficiaries to use the equipment and financial support judiciously to improve their livelihoods and support their families.
“Let it serve as a foundation for creating a better life for you and your family,” she said.
Uzodimma, in his remarks, commended the First Lady’s empowerment initiative and expressed support for President Tinubu’s re-election bid.
The governor said Imo residents appreciated the President’s performance and pledged the state’s support for his re-election in 2027.
“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,” Uzodimma said.
During the visit, Mrs Tinubu was also conferred with the chieftaincy title of Osodieme by the traditional institution in Imo State.
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