Nigeria’s First Lady disburses N50m to 200 elderly persons in Nasarawa

From Abubakar Abdullahi, in Lafia
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has distributed two hundred thousand Naira each (N200,000) to 200 elderly persons across the 13 LGAs of Nasarawa State.
The disbursement is the 2nd phase of the Renewed Hope Initiative of President Tinubu’s wife.
Represented by the Nasarawa State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Aisha Rufai Ibrahim, the national First Lady said the programme is a nationwide initiative designed to support the welfare of the elderly citizens annually.
“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 received Fifty Million Naira (N50,000,000) of which N200,000 will be distributed to each beneficiary. In addition to this, free medical check-ups and other sundry items will be provided”,
She commended all the State First Ladies/RHI State Coordinators and partners for their efforts in making this day a reality.
The First Lady further congratulated the senior citizens who have been selected as beneficiaries. Urging them to remember to prioritise their health even as they 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”, She added.
On her part, the wife of the Deputy Governor, Tosin Akabe urged the beneficiaries to utilise the money well in this festive period.
She also told the beneficiaries not to allow any influence that would cause them to misuse the fund out of their desired priority.
Some beneficiaries who spoke to Citizenship Daily appreciated the Nigeria’s First Lady, and Nasarawa State First Lady for this wonderful gesture, prayed to God to continue to bless them as they expressed hope for its sustenance.