Wife of Nigeria’s President and First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has uplifted 250 elderly persons with cash gifts totaling N1.9 billion across the nation, ahead of the Christmas celebration.
This support program is an initiative of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS), designed to support the welfare of elderly citizens annually.
In Oyo state, Senator Tinubu, represented by the wife of the state governor, Engineer Tamunominini Makinde, handed over the money to 250 beneficiaries.
Each beneficiary received N200,000, an increase from the previous N100,000, which was given last year.
Mrs. Tinubu commended the efforts of State First Ladies/RHI State Coordinators and partners in making the program a reality.
She urged the beneficiaries to prioritize their health during the festive season and encouraged them to use the money wisely.
Her words: “A total of One Billion, Nine Hundred Milion Naira (N1,900,000,000) will be disbursed across the nation.
“The RHI Coordinators in the 36 States of the federation, the FCT and DEPOWA have received Fifty Million Naira (N50,000,000) each, out of which N200,000 will be distributed today to each beneficiary.
“I commend all our State First Ladies/RHI State Coordinators and partners for their efforts in making this day a reality.
“I congratulate all our senior citizens who have been selected as beneficiaries. I urge you to remember to prioritise your health even as we all enjoy and celebrate in the festive season.
“Eat well, stay hydrated, do little exercise – like walking and getting adequate rest. Spend quality time with loved ones, and do what you enjoy and makes you happy.”
Meanwhile, in her capacity as the First Lady of Oyo state, Engineer Tamunominini Makinde provided free medical check-ups for the elderly persons.
The medical check-ups included various tests, consultations with doctors, and drug administration. The beneficiaries also received food items.
The beneficiaries who spoke with newsmen expressed gratitude to Mrs. Tinubu, stating that the grant would greatly assist them during the festive period and beyond.
