The victims of the devastating flood that occurred on June 23, 2023, at TradeMore Estate in Lugbe, Abuja, have received much-needed support from the Renewed Hope Initiative, led by the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
During a brief event, the First Lady’s representative, the wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima expressed heartfelt sympathy for the unfortunate incident.
According to a statement by the media aide of the first Lady, Busola Kukoyi, she acknowledged the unpredictable nature of future flood occurrences due to the ongoing rainy season but expressed hope that the outreach and intervention of the Renewed Hope Initiative would alleviate the victims’ suffering.
The First Lady emphasized that even though the initiative is still in the process of registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), she could not ignore the dire situation in TradeMore Estate, as it falls within her jurisdiction.
Chairman of the Resident Association, Dr. Adewale Adenaike, conveyed gratitude on behalf of the beneficiaries.
He extended heartfelt appreciation to Senator Oluremi Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Initiative for their kindness and support during this challenging time.
The affected households received financial aid amounting to N250,000 each. A total of 57 households were beneficiaries of this outreach by the Renewed Hope Initiative.
