First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has assured Nigerians that the country is moving beyond the period of economic reforms into an era of prosperity, promising that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration will intensify efforts to improve the living conditions of citizens.
She gave the assurance on Friday in Gusau, Zamfara State, during the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-West campaign rally, organised to mobilise support for President Tinubu’s second-term ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The rally attracted governors and political stakeholders from the seven North-West states of Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa and Kaduna.
Also in attendance were the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and the Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar.
Addressing the gathering, Mrs Tinubu said the President had asked her to reassure residents of Zamfara and the entire North-West that his administration remained committed to delivering on its promises.
“Mr President said I should tell you that he will continue to work for you and reforms is over. It’s now prosperity. For the second time, you will feel it,” she said.
The First Lady expressed excitement over her visit to Zamfara, describing it as one of the happiest moments of her life.
She noted that although she had visited all 36 states of the federation, she had long looked forward to visiting Zamfara, adding that the construction of an airport in the state had made travelling there easier.
“This is just the beginning. I’m coming back. I’m coming back again. I will be coming back with the PCC,” she declared.
During the visit, Mrs Tinubu was conferred with the traditional title of Jagaban Marafa Zamfara. She expressed appreciation to traditional rulers for the honour and thanked residents for the warm reception.
She also sympathised with families affected by insecurity in the state, particularly those who had lost loved ones to attacks, offering prayers for the deceased and strength for their bereaved families.
On women’s empowerment, the First Lady said the APC had demonstrated its commitment to supporting women beyond election periods, insisting that its empowerment programmes were not merely political strategies to secure votes.
She announced plans for another round of empowerment initiatives targeting women during the rally, noting that activities had commenced the previous day.
Mrs Tinubu further disclosed that the Federal Government had made provisions to support children returning to school and provide funding for agriculture as part of broader efforts to stimulate economic growth and improve livelihoods.
Speaking at the event, Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, described the First Lady’s visit as historic, saying she was the first wife of a sitting Nigerian president to visit the state since its creation 30 years ago.
He urged APC supporters to sustain their support for the policies and programmes of both the state and federal governments ahead of the 2027 elections.
Similarly, Matawalle called on party members and supporters in Zamfara to rally behind President Tinubu’s re-election bid, stressing the importance of unity among APC stakeholders.
The minister claimed that Zamfara was the first state in the North-West to give President Tinubu the highest number of votes and the widest winning margin in the 2023 presidential election.
He challenged residents to surpass that performance in the forthcoming general elections, describing the First Lady’s visit as an opportunity to reconnect with the people and launch empowerment programmes for women and youths.
In his remarks, Senator Yari urged women across the state to take an active role in the 2027 electoral process by mobilising voters and participating fully in the elections.
The former Zamfara governor, who also serves as Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council, described women as courageous participants in the electoral process and encouraged them to demonstrate their voting strength in 2027.
The political leaders concluded by calling for unity among APC stakeholders in Zamfara, urging party members to put aside their differences and strengthen the party’s structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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