The First Lady of Nigeria and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, today launched the North Central Zone Women’s Empowerment Programme, aimed at directly impacting 18,500 women across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, starting with 500 beneficiaries from each state in the North Central Zone.
This was revealed in a statement signed by the spokesperson to the First Lady, Busola Kukoyi.
According to the statement, the initiative, a collaboration between the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI and Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) would provide women with tools and resources to start or grow their businesses, fostering economic independence and contributing to national development.
Delivering the keynote address, Tinubu expressed her commitment to empowering Nigerian women as a cornerstone of nation-building.
She said, ““This empowerment will benefit 18,500 women across our six geopolitical zones. Today, we are equipping our women with essential tools like deep-chest freezers, gas cookers with ovens, generators, and industrial grinding machines to build successful businesses and contribute to our nation’s prosperity. Recognizing the critical role women play in our society, this initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritizes inclusivity, economic growth, and sustainable development for all Nigerians.”
She further emphasized the alignment of this initiative with global development goals adding, “Women’s empowerment is central to achieving all the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG-5 on gender equality and SDG-8 on decent work and economic growth. These items are not just tools; they are stepping stones toward financial independence and a better future for Nigerian women.”
“To all beneficiaries here today, I encourage you to use these resources wisely to build better lives for yourselves and your families. Let what you receive today prosper in your hands as you contribute meaningfully to our nation’s progress”, she concluded.
