Remi Tinubu Gifts 250 Nasarawa Elders N50 Million

NASARAWA- The first lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, distributed N50 million on Tuesday to 250 aged and vulnerable women and men from Nasarawa State's 13 local governments.

Speaking during the second edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative Older Support Scheme in Lafia, the state capital, Tinubu stated that the program was aimed at helping the welfare of older individuals aged 65 and up in all 36 states of the federation.

She said that a total of N1.9 billion had been set aside for distribution to the aged ladies and men across the country, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja which is aimed at cushioning the effects of economic challenges being faced by the citizens.

The First Lady, who was represented by the state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Aisha Rufai-Ibrahim, also stated that the gift will help veterans of the Defence and Police Officers' Wives Association.

She said, “The Governing Board of the Renewed Hope Initiative has decided to increase the initial grant of N100,000 to N200,000 this year in order to provide further support to our elderly citizens during this festival season.

“A total of N1.9bn will be disbursed across the nation. The RHI coordinators in the 36 states of the federation, the FCT, and DEPOWA have received N50m each, out of which N200,000 will be distributed to each beneficiary.”

Tinubu also announced that free medical treatment for the elderly would soon be implemented across the country to boost their health.

She also thanked the Nasarawa State First Lady, Salifat Abdullahi-Sule, and all of the other state First Ladies around the country for their sacrifices and dedication to the well-being of their constituents.

Also speaking at the ceremony, the governor's wife, while making the symbolic distribution of cash and wrappers to the beneficiaries, praised the donor for her relentless efforts to provide value to society's most vulnerable women and men.

As a result, the Nasarawa State First Lady urged the recipients to spend the money and equipment they received well to justify the President's wife's efforts.