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  • First Lady meets Lagos traditional rulers, religious leaders

    First Lady meets Lagos traditional rulers, religious leaders

    Nigeria First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday, met with religious leaders and traditional rulers in Lagos State during the first day of her three-day official visit to the state.

    The interactive meeting, held at the Lagos State Governor’s residence in Marina, afforded the First Lady to interact with opinion leaders at the grassroots on the impacts of her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in Lagos and other states of the federation.

    The event was also attended by leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and federal lawmakers in the State, Lagos cabinet officials and members of Governance Advisory Council (GAC) of the party.

    A statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Gboyega Akosile, said the governor led members of the State’s entourage to welcome the wife of the President to the State House. Senator Tinubu was accompanied by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima and wife of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mrs. Salamatu Gbajabiamila.

    The statement read in part: ”The traditional rulers were led by chairman of Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Oba of Lagos, Alayeluwa Rilwanu Akiolu, who was represented by his vice and Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi.

    ”The forum served as a feedback platform for the First Lady to gauge the impacts of the RHI flagship programmes at the grassroots and intimate the gathering about ongoing interventions her Office had been doing in Lagos.

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    The statement noted that Sen. Tinubu gave an elaborate explanation about a series of programmes and interventions being implemented by her Office in Lagos, noting that the First Lady Office, through RHI, had distributed 100,000 education materials to pupils across Lagos schools, including N1 million scholarship and laptops.

    ”Lagos, the First Lady pointed out, also got 140 scholarships through the Federal Ministry of Education Bursaries programme of 2024, adding that the State had benefited from RHI school renovation projects.

    ”Sen. Tinubu said her Office had strengthened various groups of women to advance smart agriculture, noting that RHI had empowered 20 women in Lagos with N500,000 and training to participate in food sovereignty programmes to enhance agricultural output.

    ”She said the RHI Economic Empowerment programme has supported 1,000 women in petty trade per state to recapitalise their existing businesses, noting that N50,000 extra grant might be little to people who have some level of comfort but means a lot to an average woman frying bean cakes at the street corner.

    ” From August 2024 that we launched the programme, thousands of women have benefited from this grant programme in Lagos.

    “We are supporting this grant programme with distribution of equipment and tools to women whose businesses require deep freezers, industrial grinding machines, and industrial ovens. This project was launched in February 2025 and we have been taking the initiative to two regions to improve the lives of the beneficiaries. In Lagos, we are here to also provide the materials to support our women.”

    The statement further noted that Oba Shotobi, who spoke on behalf of the attendees, applauded the First Lady’s interventions, pledging more support and commitment to the Renewed Hope Initiative.

    ”The traditional ruler, however, urged the wife of the President to use her influence to create a statutory framework that would enable the country’s political leadership to harness the power of traditional institutions for national development.”

    The statement disclosed that ”Sanwo-Olu, in his opening remarks, said the traditional and religious leaders were critical stakeholders in grassroots governance, noting that the opinion leaders were the closest contacts to the citizens.

     According to the statement, the Governor said Sen. Tinubu had brought hope to the vulnerable and the elderly through the Renewed Hope Initiative, stressing that the First Lady conceived the project with the goal to lift citizens, regardless of their political, economic and ethnic backgrounds.

    “Over the last two years, the First Lady has birthed new initiatives and ideas to drive Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu across communities in the country, leveraging the influence of her office to bring the desired results. The Renewed Hope Initiative is next to none in the volume of interventions and impacts. Through RHI, Sen. Tinubu has activated a lot of programmes to meet the needs of the vulnerable people at the grassroots.

    “The impacts are being felt across the geopolitical regions of our country. These positive impacts have energised a new era of grassroots engagement and empowerment; many lives have been touched across the nooks and crannies of the country. All of these have been done without any financial contribution from the government’s purse,” Sanwo-Olu noted.

  • First Lady to empower 1,000 women today in Lagos

    First Lady to empower 1,000 women today in Lagos

    Lagos State Government welcomes the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, who is on an official visit to the state. She will arrive in the state today.

     On her first official trip to the Centre of Excellence, Senator Tinubu will give out empowerment items to 1,000 women at the State House, Alausa, Ikeja, tomorrow. She will, after the event, open  Lagos Industrial Leather Hub – West Africa’s biggest – in Matori, Mushin.

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    “I urge all Lagosians to accord Her Excellency a very warm welcome and the great hospitality for which we are famous. We are proud of her initiatives, which will surely bring  smiles to the faces of the vulnerable among us,” Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said.

    The visit, said Mr Governor, underscores the First Lady’s “unwavering dedication to the promotion of national unity, advancement of women and children, and strengthening of social welfare initiatives-all of which align with the State Government’s commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable development.”

  • First Lady Oluremi Tinubu empowers 500 Bauchi women

    First Lady Oluremi Tinubu empowers 500 Bauchi women

    The First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has disbursed N250 million to empower 500 Bauchi women, to improve their social and economic status.

    The grant is being disbursed under the Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment Programme in partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation.

    Tinubu, who inaugurated the exercise yesterday in Bauchi, said each of the beneficiaries would receive N50,000, to enable them to set up their businesses.

    Represented by Aisha Mohammed, wife of the Bauchi State governor, Tinubu said the programme targeted 18,500 women across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

    “Each of the beneficiaries will receive N50,000, to recapitalise or strengthen their businesses.

    “This is not a loan but a seed grant to support the entrepreneurial spirit of women traders and small scale business owners who work daily to provide for their families and uplift their communities.

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    “When you empower a woman, you empower a household, a community and a nation,” she said.

    While commending Tony Elumelu Foundation for the donation of N1 billion to the RHI, and the Bauchi state governor for his support, Tinubu said the beneficiaries would be monitored to ensure effective utilisation of the fund.

    Mohammed said the state government has initiated an empowerment scheme to support pastoral households to improve their social and economic wellbeing.

    She said the programme would support 25 women groups in Bauchi metropolis and rural settlements across the 20 local government areas of the state.

     “In this initiative, 21 groups will receive N300,000 each, amounting to N6.3 million in total. Furthermore, each of the 25 groups will receive five bags of rice, making a total of 125 bags, among others,” she said.

  • First Lady seeks continued investment in Nigerian youth

    First Lady seeks continued investment in Nigerian youth

    The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for sustained investment in the nation’s youth.

    She described the nation’s young population as central to building “a more connected, just, and sustainable world”.

    In her message to mark this year’s International Youth Day, celebrated on August 12 under the theme: Youth Advancing Multilateral Cooperation Through Technology and Partnerships, Mrs. Tinubu urged stakeholders to amplify young people’s voices and support their initiatives.

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    “Nigerian youths are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they are shaping the solutions of today and the future,” she said, stressing that by embracing digital tools and forging strategic partnerships, they are driving inclusive dialogue and confronting global challenges in technology, economic disparities, climate change, and healthcare.

    The First Lady applauded the strength and creativity of young Nigerians, saying their contributions are already visible in innovation, enterprise, and advocacy.

    She maintained that empowering the youth with skills, opportunities, and platforms would further enhance their role as drivers of national and global progress.

    “Let us continue to invest in our youth, amplify their voices, and support their efforts to build a more connected, just, and sustainable world,” Senator Tinubu said.

  • First Lady leads delegation on condolence visit to Aisha Buhari in Kaduna

    First Lady leads delegation on condolence visit to Aisha Buhari in Kaduna

    First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Friday led a high-powered delegation of spouses of top government officials on a condolence visit to Hajiya Aisha Buhari, widow of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, at her Kaduna residence.

    Tinubu was warmly received by the former First Lady, and the two women shared a heartfelt embrace that symbolized a bond of mutual respect, solidarity, and enduring friendship.

    The visit by the First Lady and members of her entourage was recorded in a statement issued by her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi.

    The visit was a continuation of national mourning following the death of Nigeria’s former leader, who passed away in July.

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    Joining the First Lady on the solemn visit were the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima; the Wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hajia Fatima Tajudeen Abass; the Wife of the Kwara State Governor, Ambassador Dr. Olufolake Abdulrasaq; and the Wife of the Kaduna State Governor, Hajia Hafsat Uba Sanni.

    The delegation also included several wives of National Assembly members and other dignitaries, all of whom gathered to express their sympathy and offer prayers for the Buhari family.

    The visit was marked by solemn moments of reflection and comfort, reinforcing the unity and compassion shared among Nigeria’s leadership and their families in times of loss.

    Friday’s visit follows a similar condolence trip by the First Lady to the Buhari family home in Daura on July 19, where she led a delegation comprising wives of Governors, Ministers, and Service Chiefs.

    Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Senator Tinubu conveyed deep condolences and affirmed the nation’s appreciation for the former President’s service to Nigeria.

    The visit underlines the spirit of national solidarity and shared grief across political and institutional lines in honouring the late statesman.

  • First Lady donates ₦1bn, relief items to Niger flood, fire, banditry victims

    First Lady donates ₦1bn, relief items to Niger flood, fire, banditry victims

    First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday donated ₦1 billion and essential relief materials to victims of flooding, fire outbreaks, boat mishaps, and banditry attacks in Niger State, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting communities in distress.

    The donation, made under the banner of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), her flagship humanitarian platform, was announced during a condolence visit to Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago at the Niger State Government House in Minna.

    The First Lady said the gesture was in response to the devastating flood disaster that struck Mokwa town, where more than 159 people lost their lives, over 400 homes were destroyed, and more than 3,000 persons were displaced.

    “In support of the rebuilding efforts of the Niger State Government, the Governing Council of the Renewed Hope Initiative is donating the sum of ₦1 billion, along with relief materials including clothes, shoes, and 2,000 bags of 50kg rice to the state,” Senator Tinubu stated.

    According to a statement issued by her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi, she emphasized that the funds will be directed toward housing support and essential supplies to help displaced families rebuild their lives and restore livelihoods.

    “This is in line with the objective of the Renewed Hope Initiative, as contained in our motto, Towards a Better Life for Families. The strength of a nation lies in its compassion. In moments like this, we must rise to be our brother’s keeper”, she said.

    Condoling the people of Niger State, Senator Tinubu said as a mother, she deeply shares in their grief and pain. 

    “I believe that we can collectively overcome this tragedy and help the community heal. May God comfort you and grant eternal rest to the souls of the departed,” she added.

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    In his remarks, Governor Bago expressed deep appreciation to the First Lady and the Renewed Hope Initiative for what he described as a timely and life-changing intervention. 

    He assured that the donation would be deployed judiciously to restore joy and hope to affected families.

    “Through the Renewed Hope Initiative, the First Lady has continued to bring hope to many who seemed to have lost it. The people of Niger State are grateful,” the governor said.

    During the visit, the First Lady also flagged off the RHI/Tony Elumelu Foundation Women Empowerment Programme, aimed at revitalizing women-owned businesses across the country.

    She explained that the initiative is focused on supporting the entrepreneurial drive of women traders and small-scale business owners with grants, not loans.

    “This is a grant and a seed of renewed hope to help you recapitalize your existing businesses. When you empower a woman, you empower a household, a community, and indeed, a nation,” Senator Tinubu said.

    She announced that the Tony Elumelu Foundation had donated ₦1 billion to the Renewed Hope Initiative to support 18,500 women nationwide. 

    Under the programme, 500 women from each of Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT will receive ₦50,000 each to strengthen their businesses.

    The First Lady’s visit also included courtesy calls on two former Nigerian Heads of State — General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and General Abdulsalami Abubakar — at their Minna residences.

    She expressed joy at seeing both elder statesmen in good health and conveyed the warm regards of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

  • Nigerians await you with the trophy, First Lady tells D’Tigress

    Nigerians await you with the trophy, First Lady tells D’Tigress

    First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has congratulated the country’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their semi-final victory at the ongoing FIBA Afrobasket Women’s Championship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, declaring that the nation is waiting to receive them home with the trophy.

    In  a statement released following the team’s qualification for the tournament’s final, the First Lady hailed the D’Tigress for sustaining an impressive 10-year unbeaten run, describing the team as a symbol of commitment, hard work, and a source of inspiration to girls and women across the country.

     “You are true inspirations and pride to girls and women in general,” she said, while commending the players for their love for the game and patriotism in flying Nigeria’s flag high.

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    Senator Tinubu offered prayers for the team’s final game, expressing confidence that their efforts would be rewarded with victory.

     “I pray that as you step out for the final match, God will crown your efforts and grant you great success,” she said.

    The First Lady concluded with a stirring note of anticipation: “We all await your arrival, with the trophy again.”

  • Nigerians await you with the trophy, First Lady tells D’Tigress after Afrobasket semi-final win

    Nigerians await you with the trophy, First Lady tells D’Tigress after Afrobasket semi-final win

    First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has congratulated the country’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their semi-final victory at the ongoing FIBA Afrobasket Women’s Championship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, declaring that the nation is waiting to receive them home with the trophy.

    In a statement released on Sunday following the team’s qualification for the tournament’s final, the First Lady hailed the D’Tigress for sustaining an impressive 10-year unbeaten run, describing the team as a symbol of commitment, hard work, and a source of inspiration to girls and women across the country.

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    “You are true inspirations and pride to girls and women in general,” she said, while commending the players for their love for the game and patriotism in flying Nigeria’s flag high.

    Senator Tinubu offered prayers for the team’s final game, expressing confidence that their efforts would be rewarded with victory.

    “I pray that as you step out for the final match, God will crown your efforts and grant you great success,” she said.

    The First Lady concluded with a stirring note of anticipation: “We all await your arrival, with the trophy again.”

  • First Lady celebrates African women, girls

    First Lady celebrates African women, girls

    The First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has joined millions around the world in commemorating the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent, paying glowing tribute to their resilience, courage, and accomplishments despite enduring historic and systemic challenges.

    In a statement marking the occasion on Friday, the First Lady praised African women and girls globally for their contributions to families, communities, and society at large, while reaffirming pride in their enduring spirit and growing impact across sectors.

    “Today, I join millions of Nigerians as we commemorate the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent, a day that honours the strength, resilience, and courage of African women and girls everywhere,” she said.

    Highlighting the continued success of women and girls of African heritage across the globe, Senator Tinubu noted that their progress is particularly remarkable given the barriers they have had to overcome.

    “Across the world, women and girls of African descent continue to excel despite facing historical and systemic barriers,” she said.

    The First Lady expressed deep appreciation for their daily sacrifices, especially in family life, and acknowledged the vital role they play in keeping the African identity and values alive.

    “We use this day to celebrate you as you take care of your families and continue to excel. I say well done. You have all come a long way. We are proud of all your achievements as you keep the African spirit alive”, she declared.

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    Senator Tinubu concluded her message with a resounding tribute: “Long live women and girls of African descent.”

    The United Nations designated July 25 as the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent in 2021 to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Black women and girls worldwide, as well as to spotlight the unique challenges they face in achieving equality and justice.

  • Nigeria 2-1 S’ Africa: Super Falcons  showcase  strength, brilliance of Nigerian women, says First Lady

    Nigeria 2-1 S’ Africa: Super Falcons  showcase  strength, brilliance of Nigerian women, says First Lady

    First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has congratulated the Super Falcons on their semi-final victory over South Africa at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), applauding the team for embodying the strength, courage, and brilliance of Nigerian women.

    In a statement issued following the team’s hard-fought win, the First Lady hailed the Falcons’ passion, unity, and discipline on the pitch, describing their performance as a shining example for young girls across the country and beyond.

    “I commend you, our incredible Super Falcons, for your victory over South Africa in the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Championship.

    “You have once again shown the world the strength, courage, and brilliance of Nigerian women. Your passion, discipline, and unity on the field are a shining example to young girls everywhere that nothing good is beyond reach”, the First Lady said.

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    Senator Tinubu emphasized that the victory was more than just progress to the final match—it was a powerful national statement about the potential of belief, perseverance, and teamwork.

     “This win is more than just a ticket to the finals of the Championship, but a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we believe in ourselves and stand together,” she said.

    Expressing confidence in the team’s ability to clinch the title, she added, “I look forward to you lifting the Cup by the grace of God. May you finish strong.”

    Nigeria’s Super Falcons, nine-time WAFCON champions, defeated reigning champions South Africa to advance to the finals of the 2024 tournament, reinforcing their legacy as the most successful team in African women’s football.