Posted by Chinenye on Thu 15th Oct, 2026 - tori.ng
Nigeria’s First Lady has arrived in Edo State for a visit featuring new buses and support for thousands of women.
(First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. Photo by Arise News)
Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, arrived in Benin City on Thursday for a one day official visit.
Her plane landed at about 11:18am.
She was welcomed by Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo, Kogi Governor Ahmed Ododo, the Edo governor's wife, traditional rulers, APC leaders and other officials.
A cultural troupe and party supporters also greeted her.
During the visit she will inaugurate 50 compressed natural gas buses bought by the Okpebholo administration.
She will also empower 5,000 women.
The events are expected at Garrick Memorial on Ekehuan Road.
She is also due to pay a courtesy visit to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.
She said the people of Edo are known for their hospitality and conveyed greetings from President Tinubu.
She was accompanied by ministers, APC chieftains, business leaders and other guests.
The visit comes ahead of the 2027 general elections.