First Lady Oluremi Tinubu urges Nigerian women to join farming to boost food production amid economic challenges. Mixed reactions follow her call for self-sufficiency in food.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has sparked a conversation urging Nigerian women to engage in farming to bolster food production across the country. In a tweet accompanied by a photo of herself tending to her garden, she encouraged participation in the #EveryHomeAGarden initiative.
This call comes amidst soaring food prices, which a doubled since President Bola Tinubu took office in 2023. Her message received mixed reactions, with some praising her advocacy for self-sufficiency in food and others skeptical due to existing economic challenges and security concerns affecting farming communities.
Nigerians highlighted logistical and financial barriers to farming, questioning the practicality of her suggestion amid widespread hardship. Nevertheless, supporters welcomed her initiative as a step towards promoting agricultural self-reliance and sustainability.
The debate reflects broader concerns about food security and economic strategies in Nigeria.
