The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reiterated her commitment to uplifting Nigerians, especially women, youths, and vulnerable communities, through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).
During a food distribution event at the Government House in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Monday, Senator Tinubu — represented by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima — highlighted how the RHI Food Outreach Programme is tackling food insecurity and improving livelihoods.
According to a statement from the media office of the Kogi First Lady on Tuesday, RHI has distributed various food items to vulnerable households in eight states, including the FCT, Cross River, Edo, Ekiti, Gombe, Kano, Kwara, and Nasarawa. Delta and Oyo are set to benefit next.
The First Lady also emphasized that, through the RHI Social Investment Scheme, the initiative is collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Environment to establish environment and climate change clubs in secondary schools and climate change societies in tertiary institutions with the aims of promoting a clean and healthy environment for all citizens.
She noted that RHI’s Economic Empowerment Plan will provide a ₦250,000 grant to 200 Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) to help recapitalize their businesses.
Senator Tinubu stated that the programmes align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to enhance the well-being of Nigerians, particularly vulnerable groups. She urged beneficiaries to make good use of the food items to support their families.
She also commended Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, Wife of the Kogi State Governor and State Coordinator of RHI, for her exceptional efforts in coordinating the initiative’s programs within the state.
Earlier in her remarks, Hajia Sefinat Ododo welcomed the First Lady to Kogi state and assured that the food items would reach their intended beneficiaries, emphasizing that the support would greatly alleviate hardship for many households and pledged her commitment to ensuring fair distribution.
She also expressed the unwavering support of Kogi women for President Tinubu’s administration and praised Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s continued efforts in uplifting lives through RHI.
In his address, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo appreciated Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu for her support through the RHI saying Kogi State was one hundred percent in support of the Tinubu administration.
The Governor highlighted some of his achievements in youth and women empowerment, and provision of a food palliatives, noting that he will continue to provide the leadership as a servant leader to make Kogi resources work for the people and further grow the economy.
The RHI Food Outreach Programme is part of RHI’s broader efforts to combat poverty and food insecurity across the nation.
