Women in Nigeria’s South-East zone are queuing behind the Tinubu/Shettima Second term ticket, anchoring their decision on his vision for the region in particular and the country in general.
This came to the fore at the Southeast zonal APC women rally in Enugu, where the achievements of the administration were showcased, and the women say the President is tested, trusted and deserving of another turn at the helms.
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, who attended the rally assured the gathering that the pain of the labour of birthing a new and formidable Nigeria is over.
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“As the President said, it is time for prosperity. You know, the pain of labour to birth a child is over. It is time for joy and prosperity,” she said.
Mrs Tinubu stated that Nigeria stands at the threshold of prosperity after enduring the pains of reforms, and called on the women to support the second term bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
She assured the people that the President would not relent in his work of transforming the nation and noted that the APC is a party that keeps to its promises.
The First Lady highlighted that she, through the Renewed Hope Initiative has been consistent in empowering women, youth and the vulnerable with not only financial assistance but also skills training, implements and equipment which she assured will continue.
Empowerment
To further buttress this, the First Lady flagged off the distribution of empowerment items to 5000 women in the state, as a major highlight of the rally.
Also speaking at the rally to drum up support for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Peter Mba of Enugu, Governor Nwifuru of Ebonyi and all other APC Candidates in the South East for Senate, House of Representatives and State Houses of Assembly were full of support the r e-election of President Tinubu.
The Wife of the Senate President, Wife of the Speaker, House of Representatives, Deputy Speaker, Imo State Governor, Ebonyi State Governor, APC National Woman Leader and Minister for Women Affairs.
Earlier, the First Lady and the Women who were in the State visited the Traditional Rulers Council of the State led by Igwe Samuel Asadu.
Speaking on behalf of the Traditional Rulers, the Igwe said “they are pleased with the giant strides of President Bola Tinubu and will support him.”
They thanked the First Lady for her efforts at ensuring a good life for women, youth and children especially through all her interventions with the Renewed Hope Initiative.
