Yoruba Union Condemns Remi Tinubu

Yoruba Union Condemns Remi Tinubu

The Yoruba Union, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, has criticised Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, over her recent comments encouraging women to consider businesses such as selling akara.

The group argued that such advice does not address the economic difficulties facing Nigerian women.

In a statement signed by its Convener, Olusola Badero, the union challenged the First Lady to lead by example, suggesting she should begin selling akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli in Surulere, while asking the Iyaloja-General, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, to hawk the same items at Oju Elegba in Lagos.

The group said women deserve opportunities driven by innovation and technology rather than roadside trading.

The organisation also accused the First Lady of failing to focus on pressing national issues, including insecurity and kidnappings, while alleging that government resources were being used for political activities instead of providing meaningful support for struggling women.

It questioned why assistance given to political groups could not be extended to ordinary women.

The union maintained that Nigerian women need policies that encourage industrial growth, entrepreneurship and modern business opportunities.

It argued that promoting petty trading as a solution to the country’s economic hardship does not reflect the aspirations of women in today’s economy.