APC Women Mobilise Support for Tinubu in Jigawa
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Mobilisation Directorate, headed by Betta Edu, has embarked on a campaign to garner support for the party's presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, in Jigawa State.
Background
- The initiative focuses on empowering women through education, training, and capacity-building programs to enhance their socio-economic status.
- Jigawa is a state in Nigeria, located in the North-West region of the country.
- Asiwaju Tinubu is a prominent Nigerian politician and former governor of Lagos State.
The Campaign
The APC Women Mobilisation Directorate, under Betta Edu, is targeting women across Jigawa State with the aim of increasing support for Tinubu's presidential bid.
The directorate aims to involve women in various activities, including workshops, seminars, and community outreach programs.
Speaking on the initiative, Betta Edu stated that "Our women are our strength. They are the backbone of our society, and empowering them will strengthen our party and our candidate."
First Lady's Involvement
The involvement of the First Lady, Hajia Aisha Buhari, is expected to boost the campaign's effectiveness.
Hajia Aisha Buhari is known for her philanthropic works and has previously championed women's empowerment initiatives.
Presidential Candidate Profile
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the APC presidential candidate, is a prominent figure in Nigerian politics.
A former governor of Lagos State, Tinubu has a long history of public service and is known for his contributions to the development of Lagos State.
Nigerian Politics
Nigeria is a federal presidential republic in West Africa, with a population of over 206 million people.
The upcoming presidential election is expected to be a closely contested race among various political parties, including the APC (All Progressives Congress), PDP (People's Democratic Party), and others.
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