Akara Business: 'We're Not Intimidated' - Remi Tinubu Breaks Silence

Akara business: 'We're not intimidated' - Remi Tinubu breaks silence

Nigerian First Lady, Remi Tinubu has reacted to the backlash that greeted her small scale business advice where she urged unemployed Nigerian women to embark on frying bean cake popularly known as akara for survival. The advice captured in a viral video triggered anger amongst Nigerian youths, who slammed the First Lady for allegedly despising Nigerians. Reacting to the backlash, Remi Tinubu, while speaking in Jigawa State on Monday, said they w…

'It's not only akara,' Remi Tinubu defends comments, says FG also supports tomato, pepper sellers

First Lady Remi Tinubu defends her empowerment comments, clarifying that federal support extends beyond akara sellers to include tomato, pepper, and other Read More: https://punchng.com/its-not-only-akara-remi-tinubu-defends-comments-says-fg-also-supports-tomato-pepper-sellers/

Akara, Corn, And Kuli-kuli: All Hail Remi Tinubu

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Remi Tinubu Rejects Akara Criticism, Says FG Supports Pepper, Tomato Sellers

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has defended her recent comments about supporting akara sellers, saying the Federal Government’s empowerment programme is not limited to one type of business. Speaking on Monday during the inauguration of the newly built Abubakar Maje Haruna Hall at the Emir of Hadejia’s Palace in Jigawa State, Mrs Tinubu said the government is supporting many small traders, including those who sell tomatoes, pepper,…

Remi Tinubu breaks silence on akara-selling backlash as she unveils N100m support for 2,000 women

First Lady Remi Tinubu addresses criticism over petty business advice and announces a N100 million support package for women traders in Jigawa state.

Remi Tinu defends her akara/roasted corn business idea, says petty traders given N50, 000 empowerment appreciate it - Newsy People

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has defended her recent remarks urging low-income citizens to engage in micro-businesses, such as frying akara, roasting corn, or producing kuli-kuli.    The initial comments, delivered to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, June 25, sparked widespread public backlash. Critics argued that promoting low-yield, traditional petty trading is regressive at a time when global economies are transitioning…