‘My mother sold akamu, akara to support our family’ — Defence Minister
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Nigeria's Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, recently shared personal details regarding his upbringing, revealing that his mother relied on selling akamu and akara to provide for their family. The disclosure was made during a one-day training and financial empowerment workshop dedicated to supporting widows.
In his remarks, the Minister expressed pride in his mother's labor and used his personal history to advocate for greater societal respect toward petty traders. He encouraged Nigerians to recognize the dignity of such work, highlighting the essential role these small-scale businesses play in sustaining families.
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vanguardngr.comFocuses on the Minister's personal background and family history.
Vanguard (NG)Highlights the Minister's advocacy for respecting petty traders.
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