First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has suggested that Nigerians who fail to recognise the country’s progress need what she called “Bola Tinubu eyeglasses”.
She made the remark on Friday during the inauguration of the Abuja headquarters of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement. The grassroots mobilisation group is campaigning for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
“So things are happening in Nigeria, except, you know, those who don’t see; maybe we’ll give them some, you know, Bola Tinubu eyeglasses. We are doing that, JigiBola,” she said.
Her comments come amid continuing political debate over the Tinubu administration’s performance and economic reforms. Related coverage includes Wike’s Support for Tinubu and His Rainbow Coalition.
Remi Tinubu References Jigi-Bola Eye-Care Initiative
The First Lady’s reference to “Jigi-Bola” recalls an eye-care initiative introduced by Tinubu during his tenure as Lagos State governor in 2001.
The programme provided services including free eye screening, eyeglasses and surgery. The Lagos State Government relaunched the initiative in 2021.
Mrs Tinubu used the name to frame her remarks about Nigerians who, in her view, fail to recognise developments under her husband’s administration.
The comment also linked the campaign’s message to an existing programme associated with the President’s time as Lagos governor. For another report on political messaging ahead of 2027, see NDC’s Planned Inauguration of Its Presidential Campaign Council.
First Lady Points to Improvements at Airports
Mrs Tinubu also cited changes at Nigerian airports as evidence of progress.
She said she wanted to travel more quickly and believed the country’s airports were changing.
“I want to get to the airport. I want to travel, you know, so quickly. And you can see our airports too are changing,” she said.
Her comments formed part of her broader argument that Nigerians should recognise developments taking place across the country.
The administration’s performance remains a major subject of political discussion as parties prepare for the next general election. Readers can also see RMAFC’s Search for Chinese Investment for another report on national economic developments.
Remi Tinubu Looks Ahead to Life After Aso Rock
The First Lady said she hoped to leave the Presidential Villa in 2031 and enjoy a better Nigeria in her seventies.
“I want to leave Aso Rock, in 2031, by the grace of God, and enter a Nigeria that me as a 70-something-year-old woman will enjoy,” she said.
Her remarks came as she expressed support for her husband’s re-election bid. Tinubu is seeking another term in office in the 2027 presidential election.
The First Lady also called for support for the All Progressives Congress as political mobilisation continues ahead of the poll.
For related reporting on the political landscape, read Sowore’s Pledges on Wages and 24-Hour Electricity.
Remi Tinubu Commissions PBAT Movement Headquarters
Mrs Tinubu formally inaugurated the Abuja headquarters of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement during Friday’s event.
She described the commissioning as part of preparations for President Tinubu’s anticipated victory in 2027.
“So to the glory of God, and for the victory of Mr President come 2027, I hereby formally commission the PBAT door-to-door movement campaign headquarters Abuja,” she said.
She also expressed support for the APC and the movement’s convener, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo.
The movement is seeking to mobilise support for Tinubu’s re-election through grassroots engagement. Its activities come as political figures and organisations intensify preparations for the 2027 contest.
Other related reports include Remi Tinubu’s Call for Nigerians to Re-elect Her Husband and Tinubu’s Move to Define Wike’s Role as FCT and Rivers Campaign Coordinator.
Political Mobilisation Builds Ahead of 2027
The inauguration adds to the political activities surrounding Tinubu’s re-election campaign. Mrs Tinubu used the occasion to defend her husband’s record and encourage support for his second-term bid.
Her “Tinubu eyeglasses” remark has framed the debate around how Nigerians assess the administration’s progress. However, the speech did not provide specific figures to support her claims about national development.
The coming election is expected to keep the administration’s policies and performance at the centre of political debate. Readers can follow other developments through Adebayo’s Call for Nigerian Youths to Take Politics Beyond Social Media and Peter Obi’s Visit to Attack Victims in Jos and Mangu.
Other political stories include Tension After Peter Obi’s Convoy Was Reportedly Prevented From Passing in Benue and FIFA and CAF’s Delayed Decision on the NFF Crisis.
