Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to voters in the South-East to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
Remi Tinubu made the appeal during her official visit to Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Wednesday. She visited the state as part of her South-East tour to empower women.
The First Lady said she and the President remained committed to improving Nigeria. She also said she wanted to enjoy a better country in her old age.
“Make una vote for Mr President, we go work for una and Nigeria go better,” Tinubu said.
She added that she wanted to enjoy Nigeria at old age. She therefore promised to continue working for the country.
Remi Tinubu Appeals to South-East Voters
The First Lady’s appeal comes as political activities begin to build ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Her visit to Imo also focused on economic empowerment for women across the country.
Remi Tinubu said the empowerment programme operates through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs.
According to her, the programme will reach 18,500 women nationwide when it becomes fully operational. Women across the six geopolitical zones will receive various forms of support.
The programme includes women from all five South-East states. Each state will have 500 beneficiaries under the initiative.
Beneficiaries will receive equipment to support their businesses and livelihoods. The items include generators, industrial grinding machines, gas cylinders and ovens.
The First Lady said the programme recognises the important role women play in Nigeria’s economic development. She linked the initiative to the Tinubu administration’s focus on economic growth and sustainable development.
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Imo Gets Additional Women Empowerment Support
Imo State will receive additional support beyond the original empowerment plan. Governor Hope Uzodimma provided extra items for 2,000 women in the state.
That intervention increased the total number of beneficiaries in Imo to 2,500 women. Remi Tinubu responded by announcing additional financial support for the beneficiaries.
The First Lady announced ₦100,000 cash support for each beneficiary of the empowerment programme. She said the support would help women improve their businesses and family livelihoods.
Tinubu urged the beneficiaries to use the resources wisely. She said the assistance should serve as a foundation for building better lives.
“Let it serve as a foundation for creating a better life for you and your family,” she said.
The First Lady said women remain important contributors to nation-building. She also stressed their role in economic development and sustainable growth.
According to her, the initiative reflects the priorities of President Tinubu’s administration. She said the government wants to create opportunities that can improve the lives of Nigerians.
Uzodimma Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Bid
Governor Hope Uzodimma commended Remi Tinubu for her contribution to nation-building. He also praised her efforts to support women across the country.
The governor said Imo residents appreciated President Tinubu’s performance. He expressed confidence that the people of the state would support the President in 2027.
Uzodimma pointed to federal infrastructure and development projects in Imo State. He said residents had observed the Federal Government’s interventions across the state.
The governor also praised the women empowerment programme. He said the initiative would promote dignity and economic independence among women.
Uzodimma described President Tinubu as committed to building a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria. He also pledged the support of Imo residents for the President’s re-election bid.
He said Imo would reciprocate the support it had received from the Tinubu administration. The governor promised that the state would stand firmly behind the President.
The 2027 political conversation continues to generate reactions across the country. Other political actors have also started presenting their plans to Nigerians.
For instance, Adebayo recently made a major promise ahead of 2027. Read Adebayo’s Big 2027 Pledge: Solar Power for Every Nigerian Household in 11 Months.
First Lady Highlights Women’s Role
Remi Tinubu used the Owerri visit to highlight the role of women in Nigeria’s development. She said women contribute significantly to families, communities and the wider economy.
The empowerment programme seeks to give women practical resources for their businesses. Equipment such as ovens and grinding machines can help beneficiaries expand existing ventures.
The financial support could also help women manage immediate business needs. Tinubu urged the beneficiaries to use both the equipment and cash support responsibly.
She said the government expects the beneficiaries to turn the assistance into sustainable opportunities. The initiative therefore focuses on improving livelihoods rather than providing temporary relief.
The First Lady also encouraged the women to support their families with the resources. She said stronger women-led businesses could contribute to wider economic development.
Remi Tinubu Receives Chieftaincy Title
The First Lady also received a traditional honour during her visit to Imo State. The traditional institution in the state conferred on her the chieftaincy title of Osodieme.
The title formed part of the activities surrounding her official visit. It also reflected the recognition she received from the traditional institution.
Her visit combined political messaging with a women empowerment programme. She appealed for support for her husband’s 2027 bid while highlighting the administration’s efforts to empower women.
The First Lady’s message also focused on the need for Nigerians to support efforts aimed at improving the country. She said she wanted to see a better Nigeria in her old age.
South-East Politics Ahead of 2027
Remi Tinubu’s appeal adds to the growing political activity ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The South-East remains an important region in the national political conversation.
Her visit to Imo allowed the First Lady to engage women while promoting the administration’s development agenda. Governor Uzodimma also used the occasion to reaffirm Imo’s support for President Tinubu.
The political landscape will likely become more active as the 2027 election approaches. Parties and political figures are expected to increase their engagements across the country.
Other national issues continue to shape public discussions. Recent reports include the visit of Peter Obi to Jos and his planned trip to Mangu.
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Meanwhile, sports stakeholders are also awaiting developments around the NFF crisis. FIFA and CAF recently delayed their decision while planning a visit to Nigeria.
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Tinubu Campaign Message Reaches Imo
The First Lady’s message in Owerri combined women empowerment with a direct political appeal. She urged South-East voters to support President Tinubu in the 2027 election.
Governor Uzodimma reinforced that message by pledging the support of Imo residents. He said the state’s people appreciated the President’s performance and federal interventions.
Remi Tinubu also highlighted her commitment to improving Nigeria. She said she wanted to contribute to building a country that would remain better for future generations.
The empowerment programme remains a major part of her outreach to women. Its beneficiaries will receive equipment and financial support to strengthen their businesses.
The First Lady urged the women to use the opportunities wisely. She said the resources should help them improve their livelihoods and support their families.
Her visit ended with the traditional chieftaincy honour from Imo’s traditional institution. The event added a cultural dimension to her official engagement in the state.
As political activities increase ahead of 2027, Remi Tinubu’s appeal is likely to add to the growing debate over the President’s re-election bid.
