Renewed Hope Initiative extends food outreach to Ogun, targets vulnerable Nigerians
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has assured vulnerable Nigerians of sustained support through the Food Outreach Scheme of the Renewed Hope Initiative, as the programme extended its reach to Ogun State with the distribution of food items to disadvantaged groups.
Senator Tinubu gave the assurance on Wednesday at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable residents of the state.
Represented by the wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, the First Lady said the initiative was designed to complement the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by providing direct assistance to families and individuals facing economic hardship.
She said the programme reflected the commitment of the Renewed Hope Initiative to improving family welfare and ensuring that vulnerable Nigerians received support, irrespective of their social status.
The First Lady explained that the scheme had been sustained through the contributions of two donors who provide two truckloads of food items to the Renewed Hope Initiative every month.
She identified one of the donors as the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative, while the other had chosen to remain anonymous.
According to her, the outreach had covered the Federal Capital Territory and 31 other states, with Ogun becoming the latest beneficiary of the nationwide intervention.
Senator Tinubu expressed appreciation to the donors for their generosity and continued commitment to supporting vulnerable Nigerians. She also commended Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and his wife, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, for their efforts to improve the welfare of residents.
In his remarks, Governor Abiodun commended the Renewed Hope Initiative for extending its support to vulnerable groups in the state, describing care for disadvantaged citizens as an important measure of a society’s commitment to the well-being of its people.
