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Tinubu creating path for future female president — APC S’East women leader

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  • A Nigerian political leader believes President Bola Tinubu is creating opportunities that could lead to a future female president in Nigeria.
  • The leader cited increased women's inclusion in national affairs and support from the First Lady as positive signs.
  • The event also focused on empowering widows, with assurances of support from the First Lady and hopes for future employment opportunities.

President Bola Tinubu is actively creating an environment that could pave the way for a woman to become Nigeria's president in the future, according to Oby Ajih, the South-East Zonal Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ajih expressed this view on Thursday in Umuahia during the Abia APC Women Mid-Year Prayer Summit and Widows Empowerment Programme. She stated that women have decided to offer their full support to President Tinubu based on his actions, noting that women are now being included in the country's affairs and will no longer face hunger. "One day, there will be a woman president in Nigeria," Ajih declared.

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has also acknowledged the challenges women face and encouraged them not to be discouraged. She assured women that their situation would improve after the 2027 elections. This sentiment was echoed by the event's organizer, Abia APC Woman Leader Lady Chino Erondu, who is also a widow.

Based on what President Tinubu has done, women have decided to give him their full support. Women are now being included in the affairs of the country, and they will no longer face hunger. One day, there will be a woman president in Nigeria.

— Oby AjihStating her belief that President Tinubu's actions are creating opportunities for women in Nigerian politics.

Erondu shared her understanding of the struggles faced by widows and expressed her desire to help improve their lives. She informed the attendees that the First Lady had pledged her support and promised initiatives to enhance their welfare. Erondu also conveyed optimism that President Tinubu's administration would generate employment opportunities for the youth and their children.

Uzor Azubuike, the APC candidate for Aba North and South Federal Constituency, commended Erondu's efforts in organizing the event, describing it as a "sacrifice" given her recent assumption of office. He pledged his support for her initiatives.

I know the sufferings of widows, being a widow myself. That is why I decided to use the little I have to put smiles on their faces.

— Lady C.C. EronduExplaining her motivation for organizing the widows empowerment program.
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