Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has arrived in Gusau, Zamfara, for the North-West APC Women Mega Rally and Empowerment.

Mrs Tinubu and her entourage arrived at the Gusau International Airport at about 12:40 p.m.

She was accompanied by the wife of the vice president, Nana Shettima, the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Ibrahim, and spouses of the North-West governors.

The entourage also included the director-general of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Abdul’aziz Yari, and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle.

Addressing women and other APC supporters at Gusau Trade Fair Complex, Mrs Tinubu said the APC-led federal government remains committed to improving the welfare of Nigerians through various interventions, including education, health care, the economy and other critical sectors.

She cited government support for young adults to continue their education and career development and increased funding for key sectors as evidence of the Tinubu administration’s determination to deliver meaningful development in the country.

Mrs Tinubu assured that Nigerians would begin to experience greater benefits of the ongoing reforms that would lead the country to prosperity.

According to her, the reforms will translate into greater prosperity as Nigeria is moving into a new phase of development.

Mrs Tinubu commended the warm reception accorded her by the government and people of Zamfara, including the traditional rulers, and appreciated the traditional title conferred on her.

She sympathised with the state over its security challenges and the loss of lives to banditry and kidnappings in the state.

She lauded the APC for its women empowerment programmes, stressing that the party’s support for women was not limited to election campaigns.

According to her, the empowerment initiatives had been part of the party’s activities, and she said another round of support for women had been provided at the event.

Mrs Tinubu also conveyed the president’s assurance that the federal government would continue working towards improving the lives of Nigerians.

In his short remarks, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, commended the first lady for visiting Zamfara to empower women and other vulnerable groups.

Mr Matawalle appealed to them to remain committed and sustain their support for Mr Tinubu, recalling that the state recorded the highest votes for the president in the previous general elections.

The minister expressed confidence that the state would deliver even more votes for Mr Tinubu in the 2027 poll.

Earlier, the director-general of the APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Abdulaziz Yari, urged women to obtain their permanent voter cards (PVCs) and re-elect Mr Tinubu in 2027.

Mr Yari commended the women for their efforts in mobilising support for the APC candidates in all elections.

Meanwhile, Governor Dauda Lawal said Mrs Tinubu’s visit remained an unforgettable gesture for the women and the people of the state.

The First Lady flagged off the distribution of various empowerment items, including sewing machines, fridges, grinding machines, POS machines, and motorcycles, among others.

The event was attended by wives of governors from the North-West region, APC women leaders, party supporters, and other key stakeholders across the region.

(NAN)