Remi Tinubu Defends 'Akara' Comments, Cites FG Support for Vendors

Remi Tinubu has defended her 'akara' comments, clarifying that the Federal Government also supports sellers of tomatoes and peppers. She emphasized that her remarks were not solely focused on one type of vendor.

30 Jun, 07:37 — 30 Jun, 09:16

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This story matters as it clarifies the First Lady's stance on economic empowerment for small-scale vendors, a significant demographic in Nigeria. Her comments aim to reassure the public about the inclusivity of government support programs.

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First Lady Remi Tinubu defended her 'akara' comments.
She stated that the Federal Government supports various street vendors, including those selling tomatoes, peppers, and vegetables.
The goal of the support is to empower vendors and make their businesses sustainable.

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Remi Tinubu previously made comments about 'akara'.

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The Federal Government empowers vendors by adding to their resources.

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The support aims for business sustainability.

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The coverage from both outlets is neutral and factual, focusing on reporting the First Lady's statements without overt political framing or commentary.

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

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

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Remi Tinubu defends ‘akara’ comments, says FG supports tomato, pepper sellers

"We will continue to empower them by adding to their resources so their businesses can become sustainable." The post Remi Tinubu defends ‘akara’ comments, says FG supports tomato, pepper sellers appeared first on Vanguard News.

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

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

Remi Tinubu defends ‘akara’ comments, says FG supports tomato, pepper sellers

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

Remi Tinubu defends ‘akara’ comments, says FG supports tomato, pepper sellers

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