The First Lady in Abia State donates N2 billion to support the development of the Akwete weaving production site, according to reports from Vanguard and Premium Times. Both outlets say the funding is intended to promote and preserve the Akwete weaving heritage, with a focus on expanding production capacity. The donation is also described as a way to create more jobs and strengthen the state’s economy. Premium Times adds further context to the announcement, saying the First Lady promises Governor Alex Otti that if President Bola Tinubu wins re-election for a second term in 2027, she will wear a wrapper and “buba” made from Akwete for the inauguration. The two sources converge on the amount donated and the stated goals of promoting the local weaving industry, while Premium Times includes the additional political pledge related to a future inauguration.
Abia First Lady pledges N2bn support for Akwete weaving heritage
The First Lady in Abia State donates N2 billion to support the development of the Akwete weaving production site, according to reports from Vanguard and Premium Times. Both outlets say the funding is...
- The First Lady in Abia State donates N2 billion to support Akwete weaving.
- The funds are directed toward developing the Akwete production site.
- The initiative is intended to promote Akwete weaving heritage in Abia.
- The donation is expected to create jobs and boost the state’s economy.
- One report says she promises Governor Alex Otti to wear Akwete-made attire if President Bola Tinubu wins re-election in 2027.
She promised Governor Alex Otti that if President Bola Tinubu wins the 2027 presidential election for a second term, she would wear a wrapper and “buba” made from Akwete for the inauguration. The post First Lady donates N2bn to promote Akwete weaving heritage in Abia appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
2 hours agoShe explained that the gesture was to support the development of the Akwete production site, with a view to creating more jobs and boosting the state's economy. The post First Lady donates N2bn to promote Akwete weaving heritage in Abia appeared first on Vanguard News.
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