First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has appealed to market women not to hike the prices of food items during the festive period.
Gatekeepers News reports that senior special assistant on media to the first lady, Busola Kukoyi in a statement released on Sunday in Abakaliki, said Remi made an appeal while addressing women at 2024 Women’s Day celebration.
Oluremi inaugurated the 3.1-kilometre runway at Wilberforce Chuba Okadigbo International Airport in Ebonyi.
She commended Francis Nwifuru, Governor of the state, for completing the project, noting that the airport will usher in more socio-economic development for the state.
During an interactive session with traditional rulers in the state, Oluremi tasked them to lead their subjects in the right way.
She said, “Nigeria has everything it takes for us to be a great nation. We have to continue to bless this land, and I appeal to you, our traditional rulers, to lead in that regard.”
“Let me go back to greet your governor. He has gone beyond the 35 percent in female appointments.”
“His deputy governor is a woman; same for the secretary to the state government and many down the line.”
“Now I want to announce that he has decided to empower 130 people with businesses with N1 million each as business recapitalisation grants.”
“As RHI, we did not come empty-handed. We are donating a sum of N50 million, 20,000 wrappers, shoes, and bags to support businesses of women in that line, in this state.”
The Governor thanked Remi for the visit and the support received by the state through Renewed Hope initiative.
He commended women of the state for their contributions to the development of Ebonyi.
