No fewer than 2,000 Ekiti women are set to receive 50,000 grants each from an empowerment scheme powered by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
The First Lady made the disclosure on Saturday during a one-day working visit to Ekiti State and the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress Women Campaign Rally in the state.
Addressing a mammoth crowd of women at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Senator Tinubu urged them to rally round the re-election of Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
She noted that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has consistently released allocations to states of the federation geared towards meaningful developments across the nooks and crannies of the country.
According to her, “We came here just to appreciate Ekiti Kete for the support given to Governor Oyebanji and his wife so far. I want to plead with you, help me vote for BAO in the coming governorship election in Ekiti and in 2027, vote for Mr President (Tinubu) because things are changing for better.
“You have seen more money given to the states for them to work more for the people. The states no longer owe salaries. In Ekiti Stete things are going on fine here and you governor is doing a good job and should be voted in for a second term in office. I am very grateful to you for your support sir fat. Please, continue to support him so he can do more.”
In his remark, Governor Oyebanji pledged that the state will deliver 700,000 votes for President Tinubu in the 2027 general election while attributing the giant strides of his administration to the President for his support.
His words: “All the milestones recorded by this administration be it in road infrastructure, school rehabilitation, employment, payment of gratuities, and numerous other developmental strides, have been made possible through the unwavering support, visionary leadership, and Renewed Hope agenda of my father, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
“We remain profoundly grateful for his commitment to national development and the progress of our dear state.”
Earlier, the wife of Ekiti State governor, Olayemi Oyebanji appreciated Ekiti women for coming out in their numbers to receive Nigeria’s First Lady and assured that Ekiti people will deliver massive votes for President Tinubu at the January, 2027 general election.
On his part, Director General, South West Arewa Community for Asiwaju 2027, Shehu Usman described Governor Oyebanji as a compassionate leader who has prioritised the welfare of non-indigenes in the state assuring that they would mobilise for the governor.
“We formed the organisation to ensure that the Northern extraction go along with APC in the South West. We have engaged our people to ensure they get their Permanent Voter Cards and the governor is a very good man. Ekiti State is very peaceful and has carried us along.”
As part of activities marking the one-day working visit, the First Lady also commissioned the newly built ICT Centre at the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, which was facilitated by her Renewed Hope Initiative including a meeting with traditional rulers in the state.
