BREAKING: I Read About a Graduate Who Started Selling Akara, and We Approached Him — Tinubu

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has clarified her earlier remarks about akara trading following public criticism, saying her comments were intended to encourage support for small-scale businesses and grassroots entrepreneurs.

Speaking in Kogi State in a video posted by TVC on Saturday, July 11, 2026, the First Lady said there is dignity in petty trading and urged financially capable Nigerians to assist small business owners. She cited the example of a university graduate in Abuja who turned to selling akara after failing to secure employment.Tap to expand; Continue Full Reading here