‘Happiest day of my life’ – Remi Tinubu makes first visit to Zamfara for APC rally

 

Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s first lady, has described her first visit to Zamfara as the happiest day of her life, saying she had long wanted to visit the state.

 

Speaking at the APC north-west women’s mega rally and empowerment programme in Gusau on Tuesday, Tinubu said Zamfara was the only state she had yet to visit.

 

“This is the happiest day of my life. Except for Zamfara, I have been in all 36 states of Nigeria, including the FCT. I have always wanted to come to Zamfara, and today I have fulfilled that,” she said.

 

The first lady, who was received by thousands of residents and supporters, said she intended to return to the state, adding that President Bola Tinubu would also visit.

 

“Because it is now easy to come, this is just the beginning; I am coming back again. Mr President is also coming,” she said.

 

She also expressed condolences to residents over lives lost in the state, praying for the deceased and their families.

 

“Before I start, I want to commiserate with you all for all the lives that were lost; they are very precious to us. May God forgive them, grant them Al-Jannatul Firdaus, and continue to be with us,” she said.

 

Tinubu said the visit was an expression of solidarity and compassion, as well as a commitment to women’s welfare and advancement, particularly those facing insecurity, poverty and limited economic opportunities.

 

 

She said the event was also an opportunity to empower women, insisting that the initiative was not driven by electioneering.

 

“We have empowerment to give to women. This is the only party that empowers during the campaign, and it is not about the campaign. We have been empowering from day one. And that is why it is not politics,” she said.

 

During the visit, she was conferred with the title of ‘Jagaban Matan Arewa’ by Attahiru Muhammad Ahmad, emir of Anka and chairman of the Zamfara State Council of Chiefs.

 

Tinubu thanked the traditional rulers for the honour and said she was happy to be in the state.

 

Earlier, Dauda Lawal, Zamfara governor, thanked the first lady for her support through the Renewed Hope Initiative, particularly its food outreach programme.

Lawal described women’s empowerment as an investment in economic prosperity, family stability and sustainable peace.

 

He also pledged the support of Zamfara and the north-west for President Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027.