Remi Tinubu Extends Food Outreach To Osun, Names Ogun, Akwa Ibom Next

The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) under its social intervention platform of Nigeria’s First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has extended its Food Outreach Scheme to Osun State making it the 31st beneficiary state of the programme.

The First Lady represented at the presentation by Wife of the Vice President Hajiya Nana Shettima formally handed over the food items to the Wife of The Governor of Osun State and Cordinator of RHi Mrs Titilola Adeleke for onward distribution to persons with disabilities, widows and other vulnerable groups.

According to a statement by the Special Assistant to the President,Media & ICT ,Office of the Vice President , Kwapchi Bata Hamman,the Food Outreach Scheme launched in March 2024 with a goal  to provide direct nutritional support to vulnerable Nigerians and strengthen the well-being of families across the country has made remarkable impact in the lives of the beneficiaries

Speaking at the event Senator Oluremi Tinubu said “the initiative was designed to complement the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR by ensuring that vulnerable citizens receive the support they need irrespective of their status or circumstances.”

She reiterated that the programme had been sustained through the generosity of two partners who provide two truckloads of food items to the Renewed Hope Initiative every month enabling the initiative to support two states monthly.

The donors are the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) and another donor who has chosen to remain anonymous. The food items presented to Osun State were provided entirely by the anonymous donor.

“This particular supply we are distributing today in Osun is entirely from our anonymous donor. I thank both partners for their deep generosity and sustained commitment to supporting vulnerable populations in Nigeria” Sen. Oluremi Tinubu

With Osun State joining the programme the Renewed Hope Initiative has now reached 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

Senator Tinubu further disclosed that Ogun and Akwa Ibom states would be the next beneficiaries of the growing initiative.

She also commended the Executive Governor of Osun State Senator Ademola Adeleke for the warm reception accorded the delegation while appreciating the Osun State Governor’s wife for her dedication to implementing Renewed Hope Initiative programmes in the state.

Osun State Governor Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke On behalf of the people and government of Osun state commended the First Lady for this initiative saying food intervention is a humanitarian action which helps to address the needs of the less privileged.

He added that the idea of a food bank and support system is an option which should be emulated at all levels of government.

Represented by the Secretary of The Government Teslim Igbalaye said the food outreach has added to the many pro-people programmes Senator Tinubu has conceived and implemented since 2023 and assured that the Osun state government will support the sustenance of the initiative.

Wife of the Governor of Osun State Mrs Titilola Adeleke In a welcome remarks stated that another impactful story is written in the history of Osun State and Nigeria by extension through the Renewed Hope Initiative of the office of the First Lady which the people of Osun are indeed grateful.

She added that Through the RHI programmes vulnerable elder citizens in Osun State now find joy at old age, commercial activities expanded through petty traders grant, agriculture and food security improved, enhanced educational standard, health care support initiatives and lots more.

The Food Outreach Scheme remains part of the Renewed Hope Initiative’s broader commitment to social inclusion and humanitarian support particularly for citizens facing economic and social vulnerabilities.