Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has described Ndigbo as warm and trustworthy people, saying they are worthy of partnership and collaboration in all areas.
Mrs Tinubu made the remarks during her one-day official visit to Anambra State, where she attended a civic reception at the Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka after being conferred with the chieftaincy title of “Ugoeze Anambra” (Royal Eagle).
The title was bestowed on her by the Anambra State Council of Traditional Rulers, led by its chairman, Igwe Chidubem Iweka III of Obosi Kingdom.
The First Lady expressed appreciation for the warm reception she received from the people of Anambra, promising to return to the state to show her gratitude.
Earlier in the visit, Mrs Tinubu commissioned a Technological Centre at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Orumba South Local Government Area.
She commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for what she described as impressive leadership, saying his administration had achieved significant progress and attracted national attention.
Mrs Tinubu also praised the governor’s wife, Nonye Soludo, for empowering about 5,000 indigent people in the state.
She announced that she would provide ₦100,000 to each of the beneficiaries to complement the empowerment initiative.
Explaining the purpose of her visit, Mrs Tinubu said she was not in Anambra for political campaigning but was visiting as a Nigerian interested in strengthening unity and supporting citizens.
“I didn’t come here for campaign but as a Nigerian. I will come back in due course because Ndigbo are very nice people and trustworthy.”
She said her visits to Anambra and other states in the South-East were focused on fostering national unity and engaging with Nigerians irrespective of their political affiliations or geographical locations.
The First Lady stressed that she would return to the region for campaign activities when the appropriate time comes.
“I am not in the state for political campaign but as a united country, men and women, the citizens must be their brothers’ keepers wherever they are,” she stated.
Source: Provided report
