Jigawa State witnessed a flurry of activity as the Directorate of Women Mobilisation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), led by Dr. Betta Edu, rolled out First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s nationwide women’s empowerment initiative across the state.

The high-powered delegation carried out direct engagements spanning local markets, healthcare facilities, and community centers in line with the First Lady’s push to reach women at the grassroots level. The outreach aims to cushion the effect of ongoing economic reforms, improve local livelihoods, and deepen women’s involvement in governance.

During visits to local markets, Dr. Edu interacted directly with women traders, discussing sustainable livelihood opportunities, financial independence, and the critical role female entrepreneurs play in driving national development.

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The delegation also visited hospital wards across the state to meet with patients, distribute support items, and commend medical personnel for their commitment to public health delivery.

The state-wide engagement culminated in a central empowerment programme that gathered grassroots stakeholders and women beneficiaries. Participants received relief materials and economic support tools designed to boost small-scale trade and household sustainability. Beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the First Lady’s intervention and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking during the event, the wife of the Jigawa State Governor, Ambassador Dr. Hajiya Amina Umar Namadi, commended Senator Tinubu and the PCC Women Mobilisation Directorate for extending the outreach to Jigawa. She noted that taking the Renewed Hope agenda directly to local markets and health facilities underscores a genuine commitment to grassroots welfare and political inclusion.

As part of the visit, the Directorate intensified structure-building across all 27 local government areas in Jigawa. With a registered voter base of 2,867,176 spread across 287 political wards and 4,522 polling units in the state, party leaders revealed that the outreach forms part of a broader strategy aimed at securing a targeted two million votes for President Tinubu in Jigawa State come 2027.

For context on previous humanitarian activities in the region, watch this short news report: Jigawa First Lady Empowers Vulnerable Women Through Support Programs. This report highlights community-focused welfare initiatives previously spearheaded by Jigawa’s First Lady, Dr. Amina Umar Namadi.