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AgencyThe Federal Government, under its Renewed Hope Initiative, has begun distributing empowerment items to 18,500 women across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.The distribution is being managed by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, in partnership with the office of Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu.
Mrs Tinubu, who launched the distribution in Lokoja on Friday, announced that 500 women in each state, including the FCT, would benefit from the initiative.Represented by Kogi governor’s wife, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, Tinubu explained that the North Central zone—comprising Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, and the FCT—would be the first to benefit.She stated that the initiative aimed to empower 18,500 women across the six geopolitical zones, promoting poverty alleviation and increased entrepreneurship activities.
The First Lady praised Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, the SSA to the President on SDGs, and her team for their dedication to advancing women’s empowerment and achieving SDGs across the country.“This empowerment will benefit 18,500 women nationwide. The North Central zone will be the first to receive items such as freezers, gas cookers, generators, and industrial grinding machines,” she said.
The items will be distributed by governors’ wives and RHI State Coordinators in the North Central zone, with the South-South zone to follow.Tinubu emphasised that the initiative recognises the vital role women play in nation-building, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises economic growth, inclusivity, and sustainable development.She encouraged beneficiaries to use the resources responsibly to grow their businesses, contributing to the nation’s prosperity.
Orelope-Adefulire, SSA to the President on SDGs, described the initiative as a significant step towards empowering women across the country.Represented by Kogi’s Special Adviser on SDGs, Mr Usman Musa, Orelope-Adefulire thanked the First Lady for her leadership in improving the lives of Nigerian women.“Today’s programme is about more than distributing items; it’s about unlocking potential and fostering economic independence,” she said.
Orelope-Adefulire reiterated the President’s commitment to achieving the SDGs in Nigeria, emphasising the importance of this initiative in fostering sustainable livelihoods.Some beneficiaries, including Mrs Khadijat Abdullahi from Okehi, Mrs Hannah Mohammed from Ibaji, and Dorcas Olayemi from Kabba-Bunu LGA, expressed gratitude for the federal government’s support.Olayemi remarked, “This is the first time we’ve received such support to truly address poverty at the grassroots.
It will greatly improve our livelihoods.”The event’s highlight was the symbolic presentation of empowerment items by Mrs Ododo, on behalf of the First Lady.NANThe post FG empowers 18,500 women nationwide appeared first on Healthwise.
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