Mrs Tinubu, however, claimed that the government's intervention targets a broad spectrum of petty traders and remains focused on helping them expand and sustain their businesses.
Oluremi, President Bola Tinubu's wife, on Monday sought to draw a line under the controversy surrounding her recent comments on informal businesses, insisting that the Nigerian government's economic empowerment programme is not designed solely for "akara" sellers but also benefits thousands of traders dealing in tomatoes, pepper, vegetables and roasted plantain across the country.
The clarification comes after her earlier remarks referencing "akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli" businesses attracted widespread criticism on social media, where many Nigerians argued that the comments failed to reflect the severity of the country's economic hardship.
Mrs Tinubu, however, claimed that the government's intervention targets a broad spectrum of petty traders and remains focused on helping them expand and sustain their businesses.
She spoke on Monday during the inauguration of the newly constructed Abubakar Maje Haruna Hall at the Emir of Hadejia's Palace in Jigawa State, according to a video aired by TVC News.
