Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has received a traditional title, ‘Jagaban Matan Arewa’, during her visit to Zamfara State, where thousands of residents and supporters welcomed her to the state.
Tinubu received the title from the Chairman of the Zamfara State Council of Chiefs and Emir of Anka, Alhaji Attahiru Muhammad Ahmad, during the APC North-West Women’s Mega Rally and Empowerment Programme held on Tuesday at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau.
The event, hosted by the Zamfara State Government and led by the state’s First Lady, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, attracted former governors, North-West First Ladies, ministers and other prominent stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Before attending the rally, the Nigerian First Lady met with traditional rulers in the state to seek their blessings.
Speaking at the event, Tinubu described her visit as a fulfilment of a long-standing desire, noting that Zamfara was the only state she had yet to visit since becoming First Lady.
“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. Because it is now easy to come, this is just the beginning; I am coming back again. Mr President is also coming,” she said.
She also commiserated with residents over lives lost to insecurity, praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased and divine protection for the state.
Tinubu said the empowerment programme was part of the government’s commitment to improving women’s welfare, insisting that the Renewed Hope Initiative had been supporting women beyond election campaigns.
She expressed appreciation to the traditional rulers for honouring her with the title and reaffirmed her commitment to the welfare and advancement of women, particularly those affected by insecurity, poverty and limited economic opportunities.
“I love Zamfara. I am happy to be here. Mr President said I should tell you he will continue working for you. Nigeria will continue to prosper, in sha Allah,” she added.
Earlier, Governor Dauda Lawal thanked the First Lady for her support to the state through the Renewed Hope Initiative, particularly its Food Outreach Programme.
Lawal described her visit as historic and stressed the importance of women’s empowerment to economic development, family stability and sustainable peace.
He also declared the support of his government and the people of Zamfara for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition.
“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,” the governor said.
