Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has received a traditional title in Zamfara State during a visit marked by an APC women’s mega rally and empowerment programme….
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has received a traditional title in Zamfara State during a visit marked by an APC women’s mega rally and empowerment programme.
Thousands of residents and supporters welcomed the First Lady to Gusau, where the Zamfara State Government hosted the APC North-West Women’s Mega Rally and Empowerment Programme at the Trade Fair Complex on Tuesday.
The event was led by Zamfara First Lady, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, and attended by former governors, First Ladies from the North-West, ministers and other APC stakeholders.
Before the rally, Senator Tinubu met with traditional rulers in the state to seek their blessings.
She was subsequently conferred with the title of ‘Jagaban Matan Arewa’ by the Chairman of the Zamfara State Council of Chiefs and Emir of Anka, Alhaji Attahiru Muhammad Ahmad.
Speaking at the rally, the First Lady described her visit as a demonstration of solidarity and compassion, particularly towards women affected by insecurity, poverty and limited economic opportunities.
She said she was delighted to visit Zamfara, adding that she had now visited all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.
“This is the happiest day of my life. Except for Zamfara, I have been in all 36 states of Nigeria, including the FCT. I have always wanted to come to Zamfara, and today I have fulfilled that,” she said.
Tinubu also expressed condolences to families who had lost loved ones to insecurity in the state, praying for the repose of the deceased.
She said the Renewed Hope Initiative had continued to empower women since its inception, insisting that its interventions went beyond political campaigns.
“The only party that empowers during the campaign, and it is not about the campaign; we have been empowering from day one. And that is why it is not politics,” she said.
The First Lady also conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the state, assuring residents that the President would continue working for their benefit.
Earlier, Governor Dauda Lawal thanked the First Lady for her support through the Renewed Hope Initiative, particularly its food outreach programme.
Lawal described her visit as historic, saying her presence represented more than an official engagement.
He said empowering women remained central to the state’s efforts to strengthen families, improve economic prosperity and promote sustainable peace.
The governor also declared the support of his administration and the people of Zamfara for President Tinubu’s re-election bid.
“I assure Your Excellency that Zamfara’s government and people unwaveringly support Mr President’s second term.
With the women here and the men supporting them, Zamfara and the North-West will deliver for Mr President come January 2027,” he said.
