Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has disclosed that she knows of a graduate akara seller who is doing very well and now has 12 employees under him.
The First Lady made this revelation on Saturday while speaking on the importance of supporting small businesses and vulnerable Nigerians.
According to her, the graduate had started selling akara in Abuja because he could not find employment.
She said she ensured that the young entrepreneur received support without making her involvement public.
“There was once I read an article about a young graduate who said he didn’t get a job. And he said he sells akara because he couldn’t get a job, and he’s in Abuja.
“We approached him, but I didn’t put my name to it. We equipped him more. He now has 12 workers working under him, and he’s doing very, very well,” she said.
The president’s wife called on urged wealthy Nigerians, especially successful entertainers, to use their resources to uplift struggling citizens and reduce the burden on government.
She specifically called on international music stars and Nigerian celebrities to establish charitable foundations that can support the less privileged.
“I will use Akon, a music icon, who does a lot of great charity work. Then the Burna Boys of this world, Asake, all of them, Davido. We want to see you with one foundation or the other, helping the poor with your money,” she added.
