NGFirst Lady Oluremi Tinubu defended her controversial remarks about empowering women through petty trading, specifically mentioning activities like frying akara, roasting corn, and processing kuli-kuli. The comments sparked backlash from groups like the Yoruba Union, which criticized the remarks as trivializing women's struggles. During a recent event in Lokoja, Kogi State, Tinubu clarified her stance, emphasizing the Renewed Hope Initiative’s grassroots empowerment program. She called upon Nigeria’s entertainment industry, including artists like Davido and Burna Boy, to establish charitable foundations to assist the poor. Tinubu highlighted the importance of supporting petty traders, citing examples like pepper and vegetable sellers, and shared a success story of a graduate who started selling akara and now employs 12 people. Despite ongoing criticism, Tinubu reiterated that the program would continue, noting that President Bola Tinubu had previously referred to her as 'Iya Alakara' in a lighthearted manner.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the controversy surrounding First Lady Tinubu's remarks, quoting critics and supporters alike. It includes both the criticisms from groups like the Yoruba Union and the administration's defense of the initiative. The framing remains neutral, focusing on the
