250 Oyo Elderly Persons Benefit From Oluremi Tinubu’s N50m Largesse

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has unveiled a N50 million intervention to enhance the welfare and well-being of senior citizens in the state.

The programme was designed to offer financial and healthcare support under the third edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS).

The event, held at the Local Government Training School, Secretariat, Ibadan, was part of the nationwide rollout of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Social Investment Programme, themed “Finding Joy in Old Age.”

Senator Tinubu, who is the National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative, was represented at the event by the wife of the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Mrs Ajibike Lawal.

Under the scheme, 250 elderly citizens aged 65 years and above in Oyo State benefited from financial assistance, in line with the national programme being implemented across the 36 states of the federation, the Federal Capital Territory, as well as among veterans of the Armed Forces and Police.

Addressing beneficiaries through her representative, she stated that the initiative was designed to remind elderly Nigerians that they are appreciated, valued, and not forgotten, especially during the festive season.

“Our elderly citizens deserve care, dignity and appreciation for their years of contribution to nation-building. This programme is one of the ways we are saying that you matter and that you are not forgotten,” she said.

Mrs Tinubu explained that the Oyo State intervention forms part of a ₦1.9 billion nationwide disbursement under the third edition of the scheme.

“A total of N1.9 billion is being disbursed across the country this year. Each state, including Oyo State, receives N50 million to support 250 elderly beneficiaries, with each person receiving ₦200,000,” she stated.

She added that the initiative extends beyond financial support, as beneficiaries also receive free medical check-ups and essential health services, underscoring the program’s emphasis on holistic well-being.

In her welcome address, the Oyo State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Toyin Balogun, described the programme as a demonstration of compassionate and people-centred governance.