Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has announced a ₦1 billion donation to assist families displaced by a deadly attack in Benue State.
The funding will come through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), her pet project aimed at improving family welfare across the country.
The announcement was made on Tuesday at the New Banquet Hall of the Benue State Government House during her condolence visit to victims of the Yelewata community attack, which occurred in June and left over 100 people dead.
The First Lady emphasized that the initiative’s goal is to help families regain control of their lives and return to their means of livelihood.
“On behalf of the governing council of the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI will be making a donation of ₦1 billion to help displaced families get back on their feet, return to earning a living, and have a better life,” she stated.
“This is in line with the objectives of the Renewed Hope Initiative as captured in our motto: Towards a Better Life for Families.”
Expressing her sorrow over the wave of killings in Benue, Mrs. Tinubu called on citizens to support one another during difficult times.
“As a mother, I urge all of us to learn to accept this times as very challenging times. Our job is to play complementary and supportive role,” she said.
“It is heart wrenching to believe that people want to live in peace then destruction will come suddenly.”
She concluded with a message of solidarity and assurance.
“So, for me, hope is not lost. We’ve heard you and I believe my sister the first lady of Nasarawa state has heard you.”
