Helping The Poor In Nigeria Is Better Than Riding Rolls-Royce
OpenLife Nigeria reports that the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said that although luxury is good, entertainment stars like Burna Boy, Davido, Asake and other wealthy Nigerians should help the less-privileged.
She said “the burden on the government is huge”, so the big boys in Nigeria should help the poor.
Also, Mrs Tinubu reiterated her call for Nigerians to consider small businesses such as akara. Politics
She made the calls in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Saturday, where she launched the national community food bank.
Speaking on empowerment programmes in Kogi, Tinubu announced the donation of ₦100,000 to empower another 2,000 petty traders in the state.
According to her, “Nigeria is a great country. We have a lot of wealthy people. But our priorities are different. And I think it’s high time we started helping those who need help in the country.
“I want to appeal to our young ones in the entertainment industry.
“I’ve mentioned it before, and I will use Akon, a music icon who does a lot of great charity work.
“The Burna Boys of this world, Asake, all of them, Davido. We want to see you with one foundation or the other, helping the poor with your money.
“Good cars are good; a Maybach is good. Rolls-Royce is good, but still you can still help. The burden on the government is huge.
“You can still help,” the first lady requested.
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