President Bola Tinubu drew laughter at the Presidential Press Corps Dinner held at the State House Banquet Hall after playfully referring to his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, as “Iya Alakara.”
The lighthearted remark came in response to the First Lady’s recent comments encouraging support for small-scale businesses, where she highlighted the humble akara (bean cake) trade as an example of honest entrepreneurship.
While addressing guests at the event, President Tinubu jokingly called his wife “My dear wife, the First Lady, Iya Alakara (Mama Akara Seller),” a remark that was met with smiles and applause from attendees.
The nickname quickly sparked reactions online, with many Nigerians finding the President’s playful sense of humor entertaining. Others viewed the comment as a nod to the dignity of hard work and the importance of supporting small businesses, regardless of their size.
The memorable moment has since gone viral across social media, adding a lighter touch to discussions surrounding the First Lady’s advocacy for grassroots entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.
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