Remi Tinubu Urges Women to Embrace Small Businesses, Says Akara, Roasted Corn Ventures Need Little Capital

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has encouraged women to embrace small-scale businesses, saying ventures such as selling akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli require minimal capital to start.

Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Tinubu said her office has been providing grants—not loans—to support women and small entrepreneurs as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government.

According to her, the grants are intended to help beneficiaries become self-reliant and improve their livelihoods without the burden of repayment.

She explained that businesses like akara frying, roasted corn sales and kuli-kuli production can be started with relatively small amounts of money, making them suitable for women seeking sustainable sources of income.

The First Lady also highlighted several interventions by her office in the health sector, revealing that N2 billion was donated to support tuberculosis treatment, N1 billion for breast cancer initiatives, and N500 million to combat food malnutrition.

Tinubu said the interventions are designed to complement government programmes and ensure that the benefits of the Renewed Hope Agenda reach ordinary Nigerians.

She further expressed concern over what she described as growing negative narratives about the country, stressing that the Renewed Hope Agenda is aimed at restoring optimism and confidence among citizens.

She urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and support efforts to improve lives and strengthen the nation’s development.