Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged market women to avoid increasing the prices of food items, emphasizing the importance of affordability amidst economic challenges. Her plea aims to ease the burden on Nigerians and ensure access to essential goods for all.
Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, has urged market women to refrain from raising food prices, particularly during the festive season.
During the 2024 Women’s Day Celebration at Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Mrs. Tinubu made an appeal.
In a statement released by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady praised Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru for his initiatives and appointments that support women.
“As the Yuletide season approaches, the First Lady urged market women not to unfairly increase food prices during this festive period,” Kukoyi stated.
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While visiting, Mrs. Tinubu inaugurated a 3.1-kilometer runway at Wilberforce Chuba Okadigbo International Airport in Onueke. She expressed optimism that the airport’s operations would spur socio-economic growth in the state.
The First Lady also convened with traditional rulers at the Presidential Lodge in Abakaliki, where she praised the state’s peaceful environment. She remarked, “Nigeria possesses all that is necessary to become a great nation. We must continue to bless this land, and I urge you, our traditional leaders, to guide us in this effort.”
Mrs. Tinubu commended Governor Nwifuru for surpassing the 35% benchmark in appointing women to significant positions. She highlighted that the governor’s deputy, along with the Secretary to the State Government and other key officials, are women.
“I’m excited to announce that he has chosen to empower 130 individuals with businesses by granting each one million Naira for business recapitalization. Representing RHI, we’ve brought substantial support, offering a donation of N50 million along with 20,000 wrappers, shoes, and bags specifically aimed at bolstering women’s enterprises in this state,” she added.
