Nigeria First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has announced a donation of two billion Naira support for the revitalisation of the agelong Akwete Weaving industry.
She announced the donation during her maiden visit to Akwete Weavers Village in Abia state.
While highlighting the need to promote the Igbo traditional root by wearing dresses made from the handwoven fabric, the First Lady applauds the Akwete women for their passion and resilience in preserving the cultural heirloom.
At the ceremony, the group too conferred the First Lady with the traditional title of _Ugo Nwanyi_ of Abia state.
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