By Musa Tanimu Nasidi
Wife of president, senator Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday through her Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS), supported 250 elderly persons with cash(N200,000) each in kogi.
The first lady who was represented by wife of Kogi state governor Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo said that the programme is an annual event aimed at improving the elderly citizens and the country.
Below is the full Text of Her Excellency Mrs Oluremi Tinubu;
“I am delighted to join you all today at the 2™ edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS) with the theme: TOTAL WELLNESS: Happy, Healthy and Prosperous Lifestyle.
This programme is designed to support the welfare of our elderly citizens annually. Two Hundred and Fifty (250) elderly citizens, aged 65 and above in all 36 States of the federation, the Federal Capital Territory and veterans from the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) will be benefiting from this scheme.
The Governing Board of the Renewed Hope Initiative has decided to increase the grant from N100,000 to N200,000 this year to provide further support to our elderly citizens during this festive season.
A total of One Billion, Nine Hundred Million 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. In addition to this, free medical check-ups and other sundry items will be provide I commend all our State First I State Coordinators and partners for their n 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. II wish you all Happy holidays and a prosperous 2025. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria’
HE Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
