My wife, Iya Alakara,’ Tinubu playfully nicknames First Lady

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President Bola Tinubu has humorously referred to First Lady Oluremi Tinubu as “Iya Alakara”, a playful nickname inspired by her recent comments encouraging Nigerians to embrace and support small-scale businesses.
The President made the lighthearted remark during a public event, drawing laughter from the audience as he referenced the First Lady’s advocacy for entrepreneurship and grassroots economic empowerment. The nickname, which translates to “Mother of Bean Cake (Akara),” reflects her message that small businesses remain an important pathway to economic growth and self-reliance.
The exchange quickly gained attention on social media, with many Nigerians describing it as a rare and humorous moment from the President. Others viewed it as a subtle endorsement of the First Lady’s campaign to promote local enterprise and job creation.
The First Lady has consistently encouraged Nigerians, particularly women and young people, to invest in small businesses and skills acquisition as a means of improving livelihoods and strengthening the nation’s economy.
The President’s playful remark has since become a trending topic, adding a touch of humour to the ongoing conversation about entrepreneurship and economic empowerment in Nigeria.