Sam Onuigbo, in this piece, reflects on the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s recent Akwete declaration in Abia state within the broader context of women’s economic inclusion.
The recent visit by the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu to Abia State, has turned out to be a huge lift for rural Abia women and unparalleled positive public relations for the Akwete weaving community.
It would be recalled that Dada Nwakata, a legendary 19th century master-weaver, credited with founding and revolutionising the traditional hand-woven Akwete cloth produced in Igboland, precisely in Akwete- Ndoki, Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State. History has it that women from the locality became adept at the creation of the Akwete cloth from the period dating back to the 18th century.
N2billion and More:
“On my own, I told the Governor, that I’m donating N2 billion to the project. I don’t know how you want to use it. The fund is easy for me to give to you and I believe that that fund will be in good hands.”
