'Seun Ibukun-Oni, Abuja
DAILY COURIER – The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed her commitment to supporting vulnerable groups across the country through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). During a food distribution exercise held at the Government House in Lokoja, Kogi State, she emphasized the importance of addressing food insecurity and empowering disadvantaged communities.
Represented by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, Senator Tinubu highlighted the impact of the RHI Food Outreach Scheme, which has already provided food aid to households in eight states, including the Federal Capital Territory, Cross River, Edo, Ekiti, Gombe, Kano, Kwara, and Nasarawa. She further disclosed that Delta and Oyo States would be the next beneficiaries of the initiative.
Beyond food relief, the First Lady announced the launch of an RHI Social Investment Scheme, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Environment, aimed at fostering environmental awareness. This initiative will establish climate change clubs in secondary schools and climate change societies in tertiary institutions, promoting a cleaner and healthier environment.
As part of RHI’s Economic Empowerment Plan, she also revealed that 200 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) would receive ₦250,000 grants to help recapitalize their businesses. She emphasized that these programs align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to improve the well-being of Nigerians, particularly vulnerable communities.
Senator Tinubu urged the beneficiaries to utilize the food supplies to support their families while commending Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, Wife of the Kogi State Governor and State Coordinator of RHI, for her exceptional work in implementing the initiative.
In her remarks, Hajia Sefinat Ododo welcomed the First Lady’s delegation and assured that the food items would reach those most in need. She expressed gratitude for the initiative, stressing that it would significantly alleviate hardship among vulnerable families. She also pledged her continued commitment to ensuring fair and transparent distribution.
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, in his address, expressed appreciation to Senator Oluremi Tinubu for her unwavering support. He assured the First Lady of Kogi State’s full support for President Tinubu’s administration. The Governor also highlighted his administration’s strides in youth and women empowerment, provision of food palliatives, and economic development, affirming his commitment to using Kogi State’s resources for the benefit of the people.
The RHI Food Outreach Programme remains a key component of the Renewed Hope Initiative, aimed at tackling poverty and food insecurity while fostering economic empowerment across Nigeria.
