Ondo governor lauds Oluremi Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative 

The governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has lauded the wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, for choosing the State as the host for the South-West regional launch of her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).

Speaking during the official launch ceremony held on Thursday, at the International Centre for Culture and Events (The Dome) in Akure, the Governor described the First Lady as a national treasure and mother of the nation, lauding her efforts to support nurses and midwives across the country.

The highlight of the event was the distribution of 10,000 professional kits—comprising scrubs and Crocs—to healthcare workers in the South-West zone of the country.

According to the Governor, “This thoughtful gesture will undoubtedly have a profound impact on maternal and child health in our region. It will boost the morale of our nurses and midwives and enhance the quality of care they provide.”

Aiyedatiwa further emphasized the importance of investing in maternal and child health, noting that it yields significant returns in both health outcomes and economic productivity. He described the initiative as a “strategic intervention” that aligns closely with Ondo State’s health development goals.

The Governor also commended Senator Tinubu’s broader empowerment agenda, including her recent financial support to women traders, describing women’s empowerment as a critical driver of sustainable development.

During the event, the First Lady, Mrs. Tinubu, explained that the Renewed Hope Initiative is designed to complement the efforts of the Federal Government in enhancing the well-being of Nigerians, nothing that other geo-political zones have already benefited from the programme.

She emphasized that the distribution of professional kits is a way to appreciate and encourage nurses and midwives for their dedication and hard work.

In furtherance of women empowerment, she announced a N50million grant to be presented to the wife of the Ondo State Governor, Mrs. Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa, to support rural women across the state. Additionally, she disclosed that 200 women in the textile industry would be empowered as part of the initiative.