The Presidency has defended remarks by First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in which she referenced “akara business,” clarifying that her comments were meant to encourage Nigerians to embrace entrepreneurship and self-reliance.
It said the First Lady’s message was not intended to trivialise economic challenges but to highlight the importance of developing practical skills that can provide sustainable livelihoods, especially for young people and women.
According to the Presidency, Mrs Tinubu’s advocacy aligns with ongoing government efforts to promote small and medium-scale enterprises as a pathway to job creation and economic empowerment.
It added that entrepreneurship remains a key tool in addressing unemployment and improving household income across the country.
The clarification follows public reactions to the First Lady’s statement, with differing interpretations on social media and in public discourse.
The Presidency urged Nigerians to focus on the broader message of economic empowerment, stressing that skill acquisition and enterprise development are central to national growth strategies.