Deji Elumoye in Abuja and Boniface Okoro in Umuahia
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has canvassed the preservation of the rich heritage of Nigerians for posterity and prosperity.
Speaking yesterday while on a visit to Akwete, the production site of the local hand-woven historic Akwete fabric in Abia State, the First Lady said the tradition of the Akwete handmade fabric was dear to the hearts of women, who made it, adding that they should be encouraged to pass it on to the next generation.
Mrs Tinubu commended the craft which she said was transferred from generation to generation.
Her words: “It is a sacred craft done with love, patience, endurance and that should not be desecrated. When we saw a building there, we said we would lift the structure. We can build on it, which will tell the story.
