By Daniel Tyokua
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of Market Men & Women Association of Nigeria, has begun mobilisation for the success of Tinubu’s administration.
The Association kicked start the mobilisation in Abuja on Tuesday, during the adoption of President Bola Tinubu’s wife, Oluremi as one of its members.
Speaking at the event, National president of the Association, Felicia Sani said the move was to deepen peace and unity among the women in FCT as well appreciate the good work of Tinubu and his wife for women nationwide.
She stated that the Association recognises the positive contributions to the well-being of women and would continue to encourage the good work.
According to her, market women under Tinubu’s led administration, were exceling in their businesses because of the peaceful atmosphere being provided since assumption of office.
Mrs Sani urged the first lady, Oluremi Tinubu to support market women with the needed resources at all levels.
According to her, the market women deserve support that will help them expand their trades and add value to the economy.
She called on Nigerians to work for the good of entire country and avoid actions that will ignite crisis.
The women also donated yams, onions, pepper and tomatoes to the first lady.
“We have adopted wife of the president, Oluremi Tinubu because of her love for market women and Nigerians in general.
“We are trying as women but more support from the first lady is needed.
“Crisis would not do anyone good, let those that carry out actions that will ignite violence in the country stop it. Our country, Nigeria is good and there is no place Nigeria, let us give peace a chance. War will do nobody good”.
The wife of the president, Oluremi Tinubu represented by mandate Secretary FCT women affairs secretariat, Adedayo Benjamin Laniyi pledged to continue to support the women.
She said, “During COVID-19 every where was locked down but markets were open, I appreciate market men and women. It was a terrible time in Nigeria but the market women and men keep providing food for people, we will continue to support women”
The mandate Secretary was also represented by an Assistant director in the secretariat, Joy Okosa
