Says Support Extends Beyond Akara Sellers to Tomato, Maize, Vegetable Vendors and Other Small-Scale Women Entrepreneurs
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has declared that public criticism will not discourage her commitment to empowering women at the grassroots, reaffirming that her intervention targets a broad spectrum of petty traders—not just akara sellers.
Speaking during her visit to Jigawa State, the First Lady dismissed claims that her empowerment programme focuses solely on akara vendors, stressing that thousands of women engaged in various small-scale businesses are benefiting from the initiative.
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“Criticism will not stop me from empowering akara sellers and other women traders. I heard people talking about akara sellers. It is not only akara sellers. We are supporting tomato sellers, maize sellers, vegetable sellers and many other petty traders,” she stated.
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As part of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Tinubu announced a ₦100 million empowerment package for 2,000 women petty traders in Jigawa State, with each beneficiary receiving ₦50,000 to strengthen and expand their businesses.
The First Lady reiterated that empowering women at the grassroots remains central to the administration’s vision of inclusive economic growth, maintaining that every honest enterprise—regardless of its size—deserves support and encouragement.
The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to enhance the economic capacity of women across Nigeria by providing financial assistance to small-scale entrepreneurs and promoting sustainable livelihoods.
Source: Egalitarian Voice
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