By: John Bassey, Gusau.
The women of Zamfara State, led by the First Lady and the wife of Governor Dauda Lawal, Hajiya Hurriya Lawal, have pledged 10 million votes for Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, assuring a total All Progressives Congress APC victory in a Mega Women Rally championed by Senator Oluremi Tinubu in the state.
Gathered at the Trade Fair Complex at Lalan Area of Gusau the state capital, the women drawn from both resident communities and indigenous people across the 14 LGAs of Zamfara state, unanimosily agreed to stand by the President and his wife and ensure their victory at the polls, considering several interventions and empowerment programmes that Zamfara State women have enjoyed within the three-year tenure of President Bola Tinubu.
Speaking at the Mega Rally and Empowerment Programme held in Gusau on Friday, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, expressed joy over her maiden visit to Zamfara State and promised to return for more engagements with women and the people of the state.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu said, she had visited all 36 states of the federation but had long wished to visit Zamfara, adding that the construction of an airport by the state government had made her visit a possibility.
She described her reception in the state as memorable, saying her visit was only the beginning of a stronger relationship with the women and the people of Zamfara.
The First Lady sympathised with the government and people of the state over the security challenges and loss of lives, describing those who died as precious to the nation.
She prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and asked the Almighty God to comfort their families and grant lasting peace to the state.
Senator Tinubu commended the women mobilisation and empowerment initiatives of the All Progressives Congress (APC), noting that the party had continued to support women beyond election campaigns.
According to her, the empowerment programmes began from the inception of the administration and were not merely political activities designed to attract votes.
She assured that, another round of empowerment was being organised for women at the event as part of efforts to improve their economic and social well-being.
The First Lady expressed appreciation to the traditional Rulers and people of Zamfara for the warm reception accorded to her, particularly for the traditional title of Jagaban Matan Zamfara conferred on her during the visit.
She conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assurance to the people, telling them that the Federal Government would sustain its efforts to improve their livelihood.
Oluremi Tinubu declared that, the administration’s reform phase was giving way to a period of prosperity, expressing optimism that Nigerians would begin to experience greater benefits from the policies.
She cited government interventions in education, including support for children to return to school, as well as funding for other critical sectors, as evidence of the administration’s commitment to national development.
The First Lady expressed confidence that Nigeria would continue to make progress and achieve prosperity, with prayers to God for guidance and blessings on the country.
Also speaking, the First Lady of Zamfara State, Hajiya Hurriya Lawal, expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for making the occasion possible, describing the First Lady’s visit and the empowerment programme as a source of joy to the people of the state, particularly women.
She commended Senator Oluremi Tinubu for the gesture, saying it was a moment of celebration and happiness for the entire people of Zamfara.
She reiterated that, the development was a source of pride and celebration for the people of Zamfara.
Items distributed during the Mega Women Rally were; Sewing Machines, Fridges, Grandin machines, POS, Trycles, Motorcycles among others for women economic development.
The event brought together wives of governors from the North, APC women leaders, party supporters and other key stakeholders.
