Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working tirelessly to address the country’s security challenges, urging citizens to remain hopeful despite ongoing attacks and kidnappings in parts of the country.
Speaking at a women’s gathering at the Ekitikete Pavilion in Ado Ekiti on May 30, Tinubu reassured residents over insecurity concerns and called for continued faith in government efforts.
According to a statement issued by the Office of the First Lady on Sunday, she “reassured Nigerians that the country’s security challenges will be surmounted through the efforts of the Federal Government, security agencies and international collaboration.”
The First Lady further “expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working tirelessly to address insecurity, urging Nigerians, especially women, to remain hopeful and prayerful.”
She also reaffirmed her belief “that Nigeria remains a great and blessed nation and that the challenges currently facing the country will soon pass.”
Her remarks come amid continuing security concerns in parts of Nigeria, including reports of attacks and kidnappings in several states. Communities in Oyo, Benue, Borno and other areas have experienced repeated attacks that have affected civilian life and security.
In one of the incidents, armed men reportedly attacked schools in the Ahoro Esinele community of Oriire Local Government Area in Oyo State on or about May 15, targeting Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School. At least 25 pupils and seven teachers were abducted during the attack, while an assistant headmaster was killed and another teacher later died in captivity.
At the event, Tinubu presented a N100 million Business Recapitalisation Grant to 2,000 women petty traders in Ekiti State to support their businesses, families and economic growth.
She also canvassed support for Ekiti State Governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Biodun Oyebanji, ahead of the June 20 election while announcing the empowerment grant for women in the state.
The First Lady thanked residents for their support for Oyebanji’s administration and urged them to vote for him in the forthcoming governorship poll.
