Hilmary Aipoh Advocates for Women Farmers' Role in 2026
Hilmary Aipoh, the former All Progressives Congress (APC) women leader in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stated that grassroots women are essential partners in Nigeria's agricultural development and economic growth. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2026 international rural women’s day symposium organized by the Association of Wives of FCT Traditional Rulers in partnership with the FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, Aipoh highlighted the significant contributions of rural women to food production and community development.
She commended First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu for her efforts in empowering women in agriculture through grants and support for female farmers. Aipoh also praised FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for establishing the Women Affairs Secretariat, which promotes women's development and civic participation.
She encouraged women to actively participate in the upcoming 2027 general elections and expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, as well as for Senator Philip Aduda and other candidates aligned with their political aspirations.
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