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  • Bello: Oluremi Tinubu’s contribution to democracy significant

    Bello: Oluremi Tinubu’s contribution to democracy significant

    • Congratulates First Lady on 63rd birthday

    Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has hailed the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu for her significant contributions to strengthening Nigeria’s legislative and democratic processes during her tenure as a senator.

    In a statement, he congratulated the First Lady on her 63rd birthday and e also praised her for leaving  an indelible mark in the history of the  nation’s democracy.

    Bello prayed that God should grant her continued good health and fulfillment of her life’s aspirations.

    He said: “On behalf of the Government and people of Kogi State, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of her 63rd birthday.

    “Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the distinguished wife of the President of Nigeria, has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout her life’s journey. Her steadfast dedication to the welfare of women and children has served as a wellspring of inspiration and solace to many.

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    “Her significant contributions to fortifying Nigeria’s legislative and democratic processes during her tenure as a senator have also left an indelible mark in the history of our nation’s democracy.

    “As we celebrate the 63rd birthday of this distinguished mother of the nation, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, I  salute her as a woman of myriad talents—an accomplished legislator, a compassionate spiritual leader, and a worthy role model for the great women of Nigeria.

    “It is worth noting that her service to both God and her fellow citizens has been characterised by unwavering compassion and dedication.

    “As we mark this significant milestone in her life, my heartfelt prayer is for God to bestow upon her continued good health and fulfillment of her life’s aspirations.

    “Senator Tinubu’s leadership and contributions to our great nation are profoundly appreciated and will forever stand as a source of enduring inspiration.”

  • Abbas, Deputy Speaker, others eulogise First Lady at 63

    Abbas, Deputy Speaker, others eulogise First Lady at 63

    House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu have poured encomiums on the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on today’s celebration of her 63rd birthday.

    They joined family members, friends, and admirers in celebrating the First Lady on her special day.

    In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Speaker Abbas described Senator Tinubu as the mother of the nation.

    He hailed the First Lady for her achievements as a member of the Senate for three terms and as leader of the womenfolk in the country.

    Abbas noted that Mrs. Tinubu’s life is worthy of emulation, especially by female youths.

    The Speaker praised her for being a strong, reliable and dependable pillar in the life of the President.

    He stressed that Senator Tinubu has been a philanthropist par excellence, adding that her pet project, Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), is billed to impact more lives positively across the country, especially women and children.

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    Abbas wished the First Lady greater achievements in the years ahead, in good health and sound mind.

    Also, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Press Affairs, Ms. Udora Orizu, Deputy Speaker Kalu congratulated the First Lady on today’s celebration of her 63th birthday.

    He recalled the First Lady’s passion for youth and women empowerment, saying she has shown this through her pet projects, starting from her time as the wife of Lagos State governor, to her election as a senator and currently as the First Lady.

    The deputy speaker praised Mrs. Tinubu for her passion and compassion for humanity, saying she has played critical roles in the growth and development of Nigeria.

    Recalling the First Lady’s time in the parliament, Kalu said her legislative input towards national growth was a testament to her visionary leadership.

    The deputy speaker said the parliament remained proud of her achievements at the Senate, urging her to continue to set examples for women in leadership and governance.

    Hailing her for being a strong support and partner to her husband, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the ruling All Progressives Party (APC), Kalu wished the First Lady many more years in good health.

  • Communal crisis: First Lady donates N500m to 500 families in Plateau

    Communal crisis: First Lady donates N500m to 500 families in Plateau

    The National Chairperson of Renewed Hope Initiative Foundation (RHIF) and First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N500 million to 500 families affected by communal crisis in Plateau State.

    The First Lady, through her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), disbursed the relief/resettlement package to the affected families through Governor Caleb Mutfwang during a ceremony at the Government House yesterday in Jos, the state capital.

    The First Lady said the gesture was aimed at helping the beneficiaries to recover from the impact of the conflicts in their communities. 

    She said: “I am aware of the unfortunate crisis that bedeviled the state, particularly Mangu people. The report got me worried and concerned about the destruction of peace of the affected families. I can imagine the destruction of lives and properties. 

    “A time like this is not to come and express our sympathies but to take concrete actions to alleviate the sufferings of those affected. That is why we are here today, not just to sympathise with you but to offer our meager support.”

    Senator Tinubu assured the beneficiaries that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration remained committed to pursuing dialogue and reconciliation among Nigerians to foster lasting peace, not only in Plateau State but in all parts of the country.

    She added: “This N500 million is our modest support to enable affected families renew their lives, provide them with the means to renew their shelter and other essential needs.

    “To the affected families, I want you to know that they are not alone in the journey of recovery. We stand with you in solidarity and prayers. I urge you not to lose hope but have faith in God.”

    The First Lady urged well-meaning Nigerians to assist these affected families.

    Expressing appreciation to the First Lady, Governor Mutfwang described her as a very compassionate leader who has passion for humanity.

    The governor noted that Senator Tinubu does not play politics with her love for humanity. 

    He advised the beneficiaries of the resettlement packages to use the money judiciously and share with other families that had not been selected.

    RHI’s Director of Social Intervention, Mrs. Chioma Hope Uzodimma, explained that the initiative is driven by solidarity, compassion and commitment towards a better life for Nigerian families.

    “These 500 families were carefully selected through the office the state governor for six local governments – Mangu, Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Bassa, Bokkos and Jos South local government areas – to ensure that those affected are the direct beneficiaries.

    Mrs. Uzodimma expressed gratitude to supporters of the initiative, including the Office of the Governor of Plateau state and the deputy governor.

    “Together we can make a difference and together we can renew hope in the minds of those who need it most,” she said.

  • Don’t relent in giving directions to younger women —First Lady

    Don’t relent in giving directions to younger women —First Lady

    First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has charged women across the country not to relent in giving directions to younger women, lauding their efforts in shaping the society.

    According to a statement issued by her spokesperson, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady gave the charge when she participated in the 2023 Imo Women August Meeting, held at the Hero Square, Owerri Imo State.

    She emphasised the need to acknowledge the accomplishments of younger women which are undoubtedly inspiring and the fact that the role the elderly women play in shaping society cannot be done away with.

    “At this year’s celebration which has as its theme, Women Supporting Each Other,Making Things Happen, we must take cognizance of the experiences, struggles, and triumphs of our older women which have paved the way for the progress we enjoy today.

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    “The support we are advocating is what we have come to present today through the Renewed Hope Initiative’s RHI Social Investment Agenda by celebrating the widows at this event,” she said.

    The First Lady assured of the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the various challenges confronting the nation, noting that the aim of President Bola Tinubu is to make Nigeria a more prosperous nation that everyone would be proud to belong.

    Senator Oluremi Tinubu used the opportunity of the occasion to canvass for support for Gov Hope Uzodinma’s re-election bid come November 2023.

    She says if he is re-elected, the people of Imo State are in for more transformative governance and a greater lease of life.

    In his remarks at the event, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma appreciated all the Imo women with assurances of a greater deal even as he has chosen a female as his running mate in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state.

    The wife of the governor, Barr Chioma Uzodinma, thanked the First Lady for doing the women of Imo proud by being the special guest of honor at the annual women August meeting.

    Senator Oluremi Tinubu went on to give support to 500 elderly women and widows with bags of rice, bags of semo, fabrics and N50,000 each.

  • First Lady’s RHI trains 35 women In ICT, empowerment programme

    First Lady’s RHI trains 35 women In ICT, empowerment programme

    The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), First Lady Oluremi Tinubu‘s pet project, has graduated the first set of beneficiaries of its Women ICT Training and Empowerment Programme.

    According to a statement issued by Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady’s spokesperson, the programme, which is in keeping with RHI’s mandate of empowering Nigerian women with enabling skills, had no fewer than 35 women drawn from across the FCT.

    The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in her address, congratulated the participants and applauded the Director General and his team of facilitators for the success of the training.

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    She emphasized the importance of digital literacy and its role in fostering economic independence, noting that these skills are indispensable tools for driving growth and innovation.

    The statement said: “The importance of digital literacy and its role in fostering economic independence cannot be overemphasized. In a world driven by technology, these skills empower women to take control of their lives, contribute to their communities and seize opportunities”.

    “As we celebrate the successful conclusion of this programme, I extend my congratulations to all participants. You have exhibited resilience, determination and a hunger for knowledge that will undoubtedly set you on a path of success”, she said.

    The Director General National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Abdullahi, appreciated the First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu for the opportunity given to work with the RHI

    “Thank you for protecting all the vulnerable Nigerians, we are blessed to have you as the First Lady and mother of our nation, the participants, your daughters are graduating today taking home five major things, they are all equipped with digital literacy and ICT proficiency, they are going home empowered to safely and responsibly use digital platforms, they also master digital marketing on how to be able to use social media to sell your products and services, you are also enlightened on how to be part of gig economy, you learnt skills on how to work remotely and earn money, you also learnt how to use productivity tools, and lastly they were empowered on how to network. They are going back home with a laptop and N100, 000.00.

    “The First Lady has agreed with us to work and collaborate with Renewed Hope Initiative to craft a national digital gender inclusion strategy in order to bring you at parity with the men to benefit from digital economy”, he said.

    The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, also promised to work with the Initiative in ensuring that the training is extended to millions of women across the country.

    He said the programme was in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for women inclusion and empowerment among others.

    “I want to extend my appreciation to the visionary of this initiative, our First Lady. Your unwavering commitment to empowerment and progress has charted the course for change for all the members of this cohort. This is a programme that we hope we can partner with you to actually scale significantly.

    “I’m a big believer in the fact that we have to empower women because there is something that works really well for me, women are empathetic and when you have women around you, it is about the good for people not egos, this is why it is important the role you are playing in the society Ma.

    “I must also acknowledge the DG of NITDA and his team for their role in bringing this programme to fruition.

    “Women empowerment is fundamental for the development and growth of every society, there is actually no any individual that was not raised by a woman. By empowering women, we unlock the unique creativity and innovation that can enrich every aspect of our lives.

    “It is well documented that when we provide equal access to education resources and opportunities, that it becomes architect of positive change, changing the trajectory of economic progress, social harmony and sustainable development.

    “This programme represents a critical step in this direction; it also aligned with two priority areas of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the first one being the investment in the digital economy to empower Nigerians with new skills and also sustain jobs, secondly to driving women empowerment to champion equity and parity across every facet of our lives.

    “The power of digital tools and connectivity, through the training, also shattered the boundaries of what the participants thought it was impossible according to what representatives of the participants said”,Tijani said.

    On behalf of other participants, Miss Nkiru Ogbuli, a graphic designer expressed gratitude to the First Lady for keeping her promise of empowering women and explained that the program has expanded her knowledge and provided her with opportunities she wouldn’t have known existed.

    Another beneficiary, Promise Ogbuehia, a makeup artist says the training is not only beneficial for her but also the people she would subsequently teach in order to impact them with knowledge she has gathered.

    The First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, alongside the Minister, then handed Certificates, brand new laptops and #100,000 intervention grant to each of the graduates.

  • Oluremi Tinubu: Nigeria can’t afford to fail

    THE Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday said Nigeria “cannot afford to fail.”

    In a statement to mark the 59th independence anniversary, she said leaders have a responsibility to ensure that the country thrives.

    She felicitated with “the good people of Lagos Central Senatorial District, Lagos State and Nigerians all over the world on the commemoration..”

    The statement reads: “Prior to gaining independence from the colonialists 59 years ago, the nationalists and heroes of our independence envisaged political stability, sporadic economic growth, and peaceful coexistence of Nigeria’s many ethnic groups.

    “While things may not have always gone as planned, the incidents of the last few weeks point to one thing – Nigeria as a nation cannot afford to fail. This places on us the responsibility of ensuring that Nigeria thrives.

    “Nigeria, for us, is home, regardless of how good it is elsewhere. Thus, we must resist the temptation to emigrate to other countries in search of greener pastures. The grass is greener where you water and nurture it.

    “We must all get to work collectively towards a Nigeria that we are all proud of, and to ensure that the labours of our heroes past are not in vain.

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    “As citizens, there is so much that we can do – obey laws, do the right thing even when no one is watching, refuse to be used to orchestrate disunity.

    “We must continue to support the Federal Government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari in the quest to salvage our nation from economic decay, insecurity and high level of corruption which has eaten deep into the fabric of the nation.

    “I am hopeful that if we continue to do our best, the Nigeria of our dreams, where justice, equity and peace prevail, will become a reality.

    “Once again, I congratulate you all and wish you Happy Independence Celebrations.”

  • Tribunal affirms election of Senator Tinubu for Lagos Central

    THE National Assembly and State Houses Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Ikeja, the Lagos State capital, has affirmed the election of Senator Oluremi Tinubu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for Lagos Central.

    The three-man tribunal, led by Justice Kunaza Hamidu, in a seven-hour judgment delivered yesterday, held that the petition filed by Chief Adesunbo Onitiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the election of Senator Tinubu did not establish any prima facie case against her.

    Other members of the tribunal are: Justices W. R. Olamide and S. I. Okpara.

    “The petition lacks merit and is hereby dismissed. The declaration of Senator Oluremi Tinubu by INEC as winner of February 23 National Assembly election is hereby affirmed,” the tribunal declared.

    Onitiri had filed a petition against the victory of Senator Tinubu and her declaration by INEC.

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    The PDP candidate challenged the result of the Lagos Central Senatorial District election for alleged irregularities.

    The APC and Independent National Election Commission (INEC) are second and third respondents.

    Onitiri alleged that INEC wrongly declared Senator Tinubu as the winner of the polls with 131,725 votes, while he was said to have scored 89,107 votes.

    He claimed that the INEC ought to have declared him (Onitiri) the winner of the election instead of Senator Tinubu, claiming that he scored the highest lawful votes cast in the election.

    In a petition filed before the tribunal on his behalf by his counsel, Onome Akpeneye, the PDP candidate alleged that the results declared by the INEC was fraught with vote-buying, violence, over-voting, inducement of voters with monetary and material gains, campaigning and lobbying voters on the day of election.

    Other irregularities he stated in his petition, include: non-accreditation and/or improper accreditation of voters by INEC officials, intimidation and arrest of his supporters and poll agents, as well as instigation of electoral violence by the agents of first respondent.

    Onitiri claimed that apart from those irregularities, there were irreconcilable entries in the result declared and the number of votes recorded in favour of Senator Tinubu by INEC in forms EC8A and EC8B.

     

     

     

     

  • Remi Tinubu donates house to widows

    The senator representing Lagos Central, Oluremi Tinubu, has built a house to accommodate childless widows in her constituency.

    The facility named “Patience Home,” is located within the premises of the New Era Youth Camp, along Kayetoro -Eleko road, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State.

    Commissioning the home, on Friday, amid pomp and ceremony, Tinubu said the project was named after her mother, Princess Patience Ikusebiala, who was present at the occasion.

    Tinubu said she was inspired to build the home for childless widows to improve their lives as many of them had been thrown out of their matrimonial homes by their husbands’ relations.

    “In furtherance of better welfare for my constituents, I have from 2014, empowered 1,430 widows under the Widows Economic Empowerment Scheme (WEES), which I initiated for my senatorial district. However, there is so much more to do.

    “In furtherance of my commitment, Patience Home will provide temporary accommodation to childless widows for a period of 6 to 12 months. The skills available include fashion designing, catering and hotel management will span 12 months, hats, beads and crafts for a duration of 6 months.”

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    She disclosed that the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, would provide skills acquisition training at the centre located in Orimedu,  near Ibeju -Lekki .

    Tinubu said her New Era Foundation (NEF), is partnering with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), National Headquarters, to run the Home.

    The wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, commended Senator Tinubu for initiating and sustaining the project.

    She said the senator has always been finding something to offer to the society particularly the less privileged.

    “We are happy to have you as our senator in Lagos Central District. Thank you for the vision. Thank you for the empowerment schemes and love for the less privileged,” she enthused.

    The high point of the event was the commissioning of the heavily furnished 10-bedroom house by the wife of General Overseer of TRCCG, Pastor Folu Adeboye, who was represented by Pastor Rachael Odesola.

    Dignitaries present include the Lagos APC senatorial leader, Tajudeen Olusi,  Southwest APC woman leader, Kemi Nelson, immediate past Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Adebule, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro and Hon. Mutiu Are.

    Traditional rulers also graced the event. They include Elemoro, Oba Tajudeen Afolabi, Onibeju Oba Olusegun Salami and Oba Gbadegesin Adeboeale.

  • Senator Remi Tinubu overwhelmed by high turnout

    The senator representing Lagos Central, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu has expressed satisfaction with the large turn or of voters at her polling unit.

    Tinubu, who voted at Ward 9, Unit 34, Ikoyi arrived at the polling booth at 8.35 am while the INEC officials and voting materials berthed at 9.10 am.

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    The senator she was not worried by the  late arrival of INEC officials because in 2015 voting didn’t start here until 12 noon.  She said after casting her vote at 10. 10 am that there was an improvement on the part of the electoral body.

    She thanked the voters for staying on the queue for  long time in anticipation of the arrival of INEC officials.

     

  • Senate orders probe of frequent burglary cases in NASS

    The Senate on Thursday expressed concern over frequent cases of burglary in the National Assembly complex.

    The upper chamber said that reports of upsurge in theft cases have not only become embarrassing but completely unacceptable.

    This followed Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s report of the invasion of her office by burglars.

    Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu who presided, condemned the invasion of Senator Tinubu’s office and described it as shameful.

    Ekweremadu who added that the occurrence was worrisome especially in the build-up to the February elections, told his colleagues about a former senator who parked his car close to the assembly complex for some banking transaction only to come back to find his car burgled.

    The Deputy Senate President said that he learnt that the office of a member of the House of Representatives was also burgled while the National Assembly was on break.

    He mandated the Senate committee on Services to team up with National Assembly management to investigate the development and report back within two weeks.

    Senator Tinubu in her Point of Order drew the attention of her colleagues to the invasion of her office by unknown persons.

    The Lagos central senator said that she no longer feels safe in her office since the incidence took place.

    She requested a comprehensive investigation into the case as well as the replacement of items stolen by the hoodlums as soon as possible.

    She said: “I want to report an incident that happened in my office while we were on holiday during the Christmas break.

    “The Senate is aware that we closed for the break on Thursday the 21st day of December 2018. However, my office had been closed from 7th December as I had constituency engagements and town hall meetings scheduled for the period.

    “On Wednesday, 9th January 2019, my staff upon resumption noticed some anomalies in the organisation and setup of the office prompting an inspection.

    “It was discovered that one HP laptop computer, CCTV camera box, one Smile internet device and copies of the laws of the federation had been carted away.

    “Subsequently, a report was lodged at the police post of the National Assembly.

    “ I’m requesting two things from the Senate, the leadership of the Senate to direct that volumes one to 14 of the laws of the federation and CCT box carted away be replaced.

    “Also the Senate should thoroughly investigate the matter and security arrangement of the National Assembly to ensure safety and property.

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    “This time, the occurrence is something that is worrisome. One, this is the time we are all going for election, right now I don’t feel safe in my office because when things happen and no tangible action is being taken, you begin they wonder.”

    Ekweremadu further blamed the development on the management of the National Assembly.

    He noted that despite millions spent on security in the National Assembly, cases of theft were still being reported day by day.

    “I don’t think it is an isolated case. A former colleague came to do a transaction in the National Assembly, he left car and when he came back the car was broken into and money removed.

    “He parked the car close to one of the buildings and he thought it was easy to detect.

    “He reported to the management and they tried to look at the CCTV but it was not working. It is an embarrassment for all of us.

    “I want to appeal to the management to live up to their expectations. We can’t be talking about replacing the books until they have concluded investigation,” he said.

    Last year, cars belonging to some workers and journalists were burgled by hoodlums.

    Batteries and other valuable items were stolen. The cars were parked inside the National Assembly complex.