The First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu, through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) has donated N100 million to victims of various disasters in Niger State.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu who explained that the funds would be disbursed to 70 families at N1 million per family while the remaining would be used to get food and other supplies prayer that the state would be free from such occurrences.
She pointed out that though the visit to the State is a private one, the First Lady commended the Governor for his giant strides especially in the area of Agriculture.
“You have been doing a lot for your state and by extension Nigeria in the area of Agriculture. You should be proud of yourself”.
On her private visit to former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida; and Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar; Senator Oluremi Tinubu explained that it is to check up on them and their welfare.
“Whatever we do in Abuja will not be complete without coming to them. Ask them how we are faring and seek further advice. They are the Patriarchs of this nation,” she said
In his remarks, the Governor of Niger State, Dr Muhammed Bago thanked the First Lady for her visit which, though is a private one, to commiserate with the victims of the disaster in the state, speaks volumes about a mother’s love.
The Etsu Nupe , Alhaji Dr Yahaya Abubakar appealed to the Senator Oluremi Tinubu to visit the State to inaugurate more of the RHI programs especially in the area of Agriculture.
The visit by the First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu in the company of the Wife of the Vice President Hajia Nana Shettima was to commiserate with the state on the recent explosion which claimed several lives.
