Reforms Over, Nigeria Now Entering Prosperity Era – Remi Tinubu

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has said Nigeria is moving from the period of economic reforms to an era of prosperity, assuring Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Tinubu will sustain its efforts to improve their living conditions.

She stated this in Gusau on Friday during the flag-off of the North-West campaign rally, attended by governors from Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa and Kaduna states.

The event was also attended by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and the Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, among other political leaders.

Mrs Tinubu said the president had asked her to reassure the people of Zamfara and the 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 are over. It’s now prosperity. For the second time, you will feel it,” she said.

The First Lady also expressed excitement over her visit to Zamfara, describing it as one of the happiest moments of her life, particularly because the construction of an airport in the state had made travelling there easier.

She said she had visited all 36 states of the federation but had long wanted to visit Zamfara, adding that the new airport had made the journey more convenient.

“This is just the beginning. I’m coming back. I’m coming back again. I will be coming back with the PCC,” she said.

Mrs Tinubu, who was conferred with the traditional title of Jagaban Marafa Zamfara during the visit, thanked the traditional rulers for the honour and described her reception in the state as overwhelming.

She also commiserated with the people of Zamfara over the persistent insecurity in the state, expressing sympathy for families who had lost loved ones to attacks.

She prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims and asked God to grant their families the strength to bear the losses.

On women empowerment, the First Lady said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) had continued to support women beyond electioneering periods, stressing that the party’s empowerment programmes were not introduced merely to secure political support.

She disclosed that another round of empowerment for women was scheduled to take place during the rally, noting that activities had started the previous day.

According to her, the administration had also made provisions to support children returning to school and provide funding for agriculture as part of efforts to improve the economy.

She expressed optimism that the ongoing policies and programmes of the Federal Government would translate into better living conditions for Nigerians.

The rally brought together political leaders and supporters from the seven North-West states as part of the APC’s political mobilisation activities.