Visits Niger, donates to victims of flooding, fire, boat accident and banditry attacks
The First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has condoled with the Governor of Niger State Mohammed Umaru Bago and the people of the State on the various incidences of flooding, fire and boat accident and banditry attacks.
In her remarks during the visit, the First Lady emphasized that the strength of a nation lies in its compassion, and in moments like this, everyone must rise to the occasion to be their brother’s keeper.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu who said the flood in the market town of Mokwa in Niger State which left more than 159 people dead, over 400 homes destroyed and more than 3000 persons displaced was most unfortunate, hence her visit, to bring some respite to the victims.
“In support of the rebuilding efforts of the Niger State Government, the Governing Council of the Renewed Hope Initiative is donating the sum of N1 Billion Naira, along with relief materials including clothes, shoes, and 2,000 bags of 50kg rice to the State”.
“The funds will be directed towards housing support and essential supplies to help displaced families get back on their feet, earning daily living and having a better life. This is in line with the objective of the Renewed Hope Initiative, as contained in our motto, Towards a Better Life for Families”.
“As a mother, I share your pain and grief over this irreplaceable loss and devastation. I believe that we all can collectively overcome this tragedy and help this community heal. May God comfort you and grant eternal rest to the souls of the departed.
The task of picking up the pieces and rebuilding, crucial yet difficult. However, a lot can be done with a compassionate heart and an extended hand”.
The Governor of Niger State Umaru Bago who thanked the First Lady and the Renewed Hope Initiative for the donations pointed out that the First Lady through the RHI have continued to bring hope to many who seem to have lost hope.
He assured that the donation will be deployed to meet purpose and ensure that joy is restored to the hearts of the victims of the various mishaps.
Also today in Niger State, the visit by the First Lady was an opportunity to also flag off the RHI/ Tony Elumelu Foundation Women Empowerment Program.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu explained that the Economic Empowerment Program is about supporting the entrepreneurial spirit of women traders.
“This Economic Empowerment Program is about supporting the entrepreneurial spirit of our women traders and small-scale business owners who wake up each day determined to provide for their families, educate their children, and uplift their communities. Let me emphasize that this is not a loan. It is a grant and a seed of renewed hope to help you recapitalize your existing businesses. It is my firm belief that when you empower a woman, you empower a household, a community, and indeed, a nation”.
“I thank the Tony Elumelu Foundation, who donated One Billion Naira to the Renewed Hope Initiative, to directly support 18,500 women across the Nation. Five hundred women from each of the 36 states and the FCT will be receiving N50,000 each to strengthen and recapitalize their existing small businesses”.
To round off the one-day visit to Niger State, the First Lady of Nigeria seized the opportunity to pay her respects to 2 former Heads of State, General Ibrahim Babangida and General Abdulsalam Abubakar.
At their Minna residences, the First Lady expressed joy at seeing them in good health and waxing strong.
She also conveyed the warm regards of her husband President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the former Heads of State.
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