The First Lady of Nigeria and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has flagged off the Distribution of 3000 Bags of 25kg rice to different groups and individuals in Lagos State.
This is in-line with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Social Investment Programme.
The First Lady of Nigeria, represented by the wife of Lagos State governor and State Coordinator RHI, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu explained that the food outreach scheme is poised towards giving adequate relief to families, considering the economic situation of the nation.
The flag off ceremony held at The Pavillion, Lagos House, Ikeja witnessed the attendance of various groups such as Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Religious Groups, Representatives of the Local Governments, People Living with Disabilities (PLWD), the Youth and Women Groups, among others
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 64th birthday, describing her as “a compassionate woman, kindhearted and a strong pillar of support for President Bola Tinubu.”
He said Senator Tinubu, a former First Lady of Lagos State, who will clock 64 on Saturday, is a passionate leader who has impacted many people positively all through her journey in private and public life.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, celebrated the former three-term Senator, saying she has touched lives of many Nigerians, especially women, since her husband assumed office as President of Nigeria on May 29, 2023.
He said: “On behalf of the government and people of Lagos State and my adorable wife, Ibijoke, I heartily congratulate Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of our leader and President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on the occasion of her 64th birthday.
“Senator Oluremi Tinubu deserves to be celebrated, especially on her birthday, given the quality and selfless service she has rendered to our dear Lagos State and to Nigeria in different capacities both in her private and public life.
“Over the years, our Amazon, has etched her name in gold as an advocate of social justice, a philanthropist, a voice of the voiceless and kindhearted person as Senator, when she represented Lagos in the Red Chamber for three consecutive terms and now as First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Senator Oluremi Tinubu has shown her passion for the needy in our country, especially women and children, through several pet projects and empowerment programmes she initiated during her tenure as First Lady of Lagos State and a member of the Senate.
“She has also impacted many lives as the wife of the President through other projects, such as the Renewed Hope Initiative, to directly and indirectly, bring succour and relief to many families.
“Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is a great ambassador of our dear Lagos State. She has played critical roles in the growth and development of the State and Nigeria. We are proud of her achievements at the state and national levels.
“On this occasion of her 64th birthday, I pray for God’s continued guidance and good health for Senator Oluremi Tinubu. God will give her the strength to render more service to humanity and our dear country, Nigeria”.
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