On February 28, 2024, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON (First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative – RHI) was in Owerri (Imo State) for two major events that covered Nigeria’s South-East geopolitical zone:
- The maiden flag-off Ceremony of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI/NALDA) Women Agricultural Support Program in the country’s ; and
- The RHI Social Investment Program for Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD)
Senator Tinubu was joined by Chioma Uzodimma, (First Lady of Imo State), her husband, Governor Hope Uzodimma CON – and State Governors’ Wives from Abia (HE Priscilla Otti); Anambra (HE Nonye Soludo); Bayelsa (HE Gloria Diri); Ebonyi (HE Mary-Maudline Nwifuru); and Enugu (HE Nkechinyere Mbah)
Among the 100 beneficiaries from each of the South-East States, 20 female farmers from Imo State received grants of five hundred thousand naira (N500,000) each with agricultural inputs, underscoring RHI’s dedication to enhancing the agricultural sector and ensuring food security. NALDA partnered in this endeavour, offering training and resources to improve farming practices and reduce crop loss. This initiative is expected to extend to all of Nigeria’s geopolitical zones in order to provide entrepreneurship opportunities geared towards economic empowerment for females.
Simultaneously, 100 Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD) received N100,000 Small Business Recapitalisation Grants through RHI’s Social Investment Program, highlighting the Government’s commitment to inclusivity. This marking a significant step towards a more prosperous and inclusive nation.