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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, alongside the wife of the Vice President and other dignitaries, paid a condolence visit to Mrs. Betty Akeredolu, widow of the late Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, praising his service and urging the family to find solace in God. The Senate also observed a minute’s silence for both Akeredolu and former House Speaker Ghali Umar Na’Abba, lauding Na’Abba’s role in strengthening legislative independence. Tributes poured in from the House of Representatives Southern Caucus, describing Akeredolu as a fearless legal luminary, advocate for justice, and passionate defender of his people, while Ohanaeze Ndigbo hailed him as a courageous leader, inter-ethnic bridge-builder, and champion of regional security and Southern presidency, whose legacy of service, integrity, and leadership remains indelible.

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the 2023 Imo Women August Meeting in Owerri, urged women to continue mentoring the younger generation and lauded their critical role in shaping society. Highlighting the theme “Women Supporting Each Other, Making Things Happen,” she emphasized the importance of recognizing both the achievements of younger women and the sacrifices of older women. Through the Renewed Hope Initiative’s Social Investment Agenda, she celebrated widows at the event, distributing food items and 50,000 Naira each to 500 elderly women and widows. She reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to national progress and advocated for Governor Hope Uzodinma’s re-election, promising more transformative leadership. Governor Uzodinma, in turn, praised Imo women and revealed he had chosen a female running mate, while his wife, Barrister Chioma Uzodinma, expressed gratitude to the First Lady for honoring the occasion.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu urged experienced women to continue guiding younger generations during her address at the 2023 Imo Women August Meeting in Owerri, emphasizing that the struggles and triumphs of older women paved the way for current societal progress. Speaking under the theme "Women Supporting Each Other, Making Things Happen," she highlighted the importance of intergenerational support and demonstrated this commitment by distributing food items, fabrics, and fifty thousand naira each to five hundred elderly women and widows through the Renewed Hope Initiative Social Investment Agenda. First Lady Tinubu reassured the public of the Federal Government's dedication under President Bola Tinubu to build a prosperous nation, while also endorsing Governor Hope Uzodimma for re-election in November 2023 by promising transformative governance for Imo State. In response, Governor Uzodimma, who selected a female running mate for the election, and his wife, Barrister Chioma Uzodimma, expressed deep appreciation to the First Lady for her support and presence as the special guest of honor.

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First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called for the integration of gender equity into educational systems to drive societal change and reduce violence against women and girls. Speaking at the launch of the We Are Equal Campaign by the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development in Angola, she emphasized the need to educate boys and men to value women as equals and highlighted the Alternative High School for Girls as the campaign's focus. She stressed that early education must instill values of respect, empathy, and understanding, and called for collective commitment to dismantling gender stereotypes. The event, attended by several African First Ladies, aimed to combat child and youth violence through gender-equitable education, with leaders reaffirming their dedication to ending gender-based violence and promoting equal opportunities across the continent.

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu officially opened the Mrs Victoria Gowon Work Place Nursery in Abuja to help working and nursing mothers who serve in civil service roles. The childcare center was created by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and finally reopened after sitting unused for more than thirteen years. Vice President wife Hajiya Nana Shettima represented the First Lady at the event and shared that fixing up the daycare shows how committed the national government is to caring for young children and creating family-friendly workplaces under their national development agenda. The First Lady also commended Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye for leading the project to completion so children can have a safe environment to learn, play, and grow while their mothers work.

During a visit to Delta State to launch healthcare and empowerment programs, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, advocated for free treatment for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome patients, urged traditional leaders to champion health awareness and end female genital mutilation, and distributed professional kits like medical scrubs and shoes to midwives across the South-South region through her Renewed Hope Initiative while also announcing a fifty million naira business grant for local women petty traders that was matched by the state governor.

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during a visit to Taraba State, reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s commitment to reducing maternal and child mortality through health interventions and support for frontline health workers. At the launch of the distribution of ten thousand professional kits to midwives in the North-East, facilitated by her Renewed Hope Initiative, she emphasized the importance of incentivizing healthcare workers and raising awareness on Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, syphilis, hepatitis B, and tuberculosis. She also presented a fifty million Naira empowerment grant for one thousand women petty traders and urged traditional rulers to promote the use of free healthcare services and help combat female genital mutilation. The visit received praise from both state officials and traditional leaders.

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, expressed deep sadness over a tragic tanker explosion on the Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Keffi Highway that caused multiple deaths and property destruction, offering her condolences to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, the victims' families, and the wider community while urging drivers and owners of heavy vehicles to strictly maintain their vehicles and follow safety standards to prevent future disasters.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has reiterated the crucial role of education in unlocking Africa's development potential, urging African youths to embrace available opportunities and prepare for future challenges. During a meeting with the Burundian Ambassador to Nigeria, Edouard Nduwimana, she emphasized that education empowers young people to compete globally and called on leaders to set positive examples for the youth. Mistress Tinubu expressed concern that Africa has not fully harnessed its abundant natural resources and encouraged Africans to value and utilize their blessings. She reaffirmed President Tinubu's commitment to restoring Nigeria's and Africa's global standing. In response, Ambassador Nduwimana praised her advocacy for education and shared Burundi's progress toward peace and long-term development under visionary leadership.

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu urged Nigerians to remain patient during current national challenges and look forward to long-term prosperity as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration works to cushion the economic impact of the fuel subsidy removal. Speaking at a meeting in Abuja where she was named Grand Matron of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives’ Association, the First Lady solicited the partnership of the service chiefs' wives to reach women in military barracks and extend welfare support, including upcoming aid for widows of fallen security officers, through her Renewed Hope Initiative. In response, association leader Mrs. Oghogho Musa assured full collaboration across the initiative's key pillars, including agriculture, education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and social investment, to help build a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria for future generations.

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has unveiled key empowerment initiatives for women, youth, and vulnerable groups under her Renewed Hope Initiative during its first-quarter high-level meeting at the State House in Abuja. Among the plans, she announced the nationwide distribution of 370,000 cartons of sanitary towels under the “Flow in Confidence” campaign to support menstrual hygiene for schoolgirls, particularly in rural areas, with the products to be locally manufactured in Lagos and Abuja. She also revealed a partnership with the Federal Ministry of Environment to tackle plastic waste, introducing Environment Climate Change Clubs in secondary schools and societies in tertiary institutions to promote environmental sustainability. Additionally, Mrs. Tinubu pledged support for persons with disabilities through the Renewed Hope Initiative Social Investment Programme, reaffirming her commitment to improving hygiene, environmental awareness, and economic inclusion across Nigeria.

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, urged mothers and members of the National Council for Women Societies during a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to help guide the nation's youth away from negative social media influences and toward embracing strong local values, unity, and a true sense of Nigerian identity, while emphasizing that citizens must show compassion and support one another rather than relying solely on the government, prompting the council's national president to pledge a partnership with the First Lady's Renewed Hope Initiative.

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on women, particularly mothers, to help re-orient Nigerian youths toward positive values and moral integrity, urging them to counter the negative influences of social media and embrace cultural identity. During a meeting with the National Council of Women's Societies at the Presidential Villa, she emphasized the role of women in nurturing unity and compassion in communities, stressing that collective efforts, not just government action, are essential to national progress. She expressed hope for a revitalized National Council of Women's Societies and welcomed their support for her Renewed Hope Initiative, while National Council of Women's Societies President Hajia Adamu Lami Lau pledged to spread the message of hope, unity, peace, and prosperity to women across Nigeria.

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative has partnered with the African Union Development Agency - New Partnership for Africa's Development and the African School of Economics to provide scholarships to 200 Nigerian students under the "Senator Remi Tinubu’s Scholarship Fund." Announcing the project during a visit to Abuja, African Union Development Agency National Coordinator Gloria Akobundu explained that the initiative aims to empower youth and women through world-class tertiary education and economic development. Senator Tinubu praised the effort, emphasizing that entrepreneurship-driven education is critical for helping young people create their own opportunities rather than waiting for scarce white-collar jobs. Additionally, Information and National Orientation Minister Mohammed Malagi pledged expanded media coverage for the initiative to ensure its social interventions reach more targeted women and vulnerable groups in alignment with President Bola Tinubu's agenda.

The Renewed Hope Initiative, led by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated four hundred and twenty-seven point two five million naira to one thousand seven hundred and nine widows and orphans of fallen Armed Forces personnel, with each beneficiary receiving two hundred and fifty thousand naira to establish or support small businesses. This financial assistance, disbursed under the social investment programme of the initiative, aims to cushion economic hardship for vulnerable families while honoring the sacrifices of fallen national heroes. The donation was received by Oghogho Musa, President of the Defence and Police Officers Wives Association, on behalf of members across the Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association, Naval Officers Wives Association, Nigerian Air Force Officers Wives Association, Police Officers Wives Association, and the central defence association.

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu urged citizens to cultivate a strong sense of patriotism and self-belief during a reception at the State House in Abuja for the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar, expressing confidence that Nigeria will soon take its rightful place among leading nations worldwide. Reflecting on Nigeria's vast untapped natural and human potential, the First Lady welcomed Turkiye's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties across key sectors, while Ambassador Bayraktar outlined plans to deepen collaboration in security, energy, construction, cultural exchange through film, and healthcare. Specifically, the Ambassador highlighted proposals to establish a Turkish hospital in Nigeria to curb outbound medical tourism and confirmed the intention of Turkiye's First Lady to attend the upcoming Organisation of African First Ladies for Development event in Nigeria to support the nationwide We Are Equal campaign.

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has encouraged Nigeria’s elderly citizens to deepen their connection with God and loved ones as a path to a fulfilling life in old age. She made this call at the launch of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme in Abuja, where two hundred and fifty elderly persons in each state, the Federal Capital Territory, and among Armed Forces veterans received one hundred thousand Naira each, along with food items and medical services. Represented by governors' wives, she also donated twenty-five million Naira to each state, totaling nine hundred and fifty million Naira. The initiative, themed “Better Days Ahead,” aims to honor and support the elderly, particularly during the festive season, and reflects the government’s commitment to building a compassionate and inclusive society.

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians through supportive policies and programmes. Speaking in Benin, Edo State, during the distribution of food items under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), she noted that the outreach was made possible by donations from a public-spirited company and the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa). Represented by the wife of the Vice President and National Vice Chairman of RHI, Hajia Nana Shettima, Mrs. Tinubu highlighted that RHI, since its launch in 2023, has made meaningful progress in empowering women and youths. She added that more initiatives will be carried out across RHI's five focus areas: Agriculture, Education, Economic Empowerment, Health, and Social Investment—all aimed at complementing the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration.

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians through supportive policies and programs. Speaking in Benin, Edo State, during the distribution of food items under the Renewed Hope Initiative, she noted that the outreach was made possible by donations from a public-spirited company and the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative. Represented by the wife of the Vice President and National Vice Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Hajia Nana Shettima, Mrs. Tinubu highlighted that the Renewed Hope Initiative, since its launch in 2023, has made meaningful progress in empowering women and youths. She added that more initiatives will be carried out across the Renewed Hope Initiative’s five focus areas: Agriculture, Education, Economic Empowerment, Health, and Social Investment, all aimed at complementing the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, officially closed the two-week African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship in Abuja, where Egypt's Zamalek Club won their third consecutive continental title by defeating their fellow Egyptian rivals, Al-Ahly, in a thrilling four-set match, while Kenya's KPC took third place after beating Tunisia's Carthage, and she congratulated all the players for their hard work and praised the Nigeria Customs Service for successfully hosting the world-class tournament

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu pledged an additional one billion naira through her Renewed Hope Initiative to support national efforts against tuberculosis during the 2025 World Tuberculosis Day Community Outreach in Sauka Village, Abuja. Highlighting World Health Organization statistics showing that tuberculosis claims a life in Nigeria every seven minutes, the First Lady stressed the urgency of early testing, removing social stigma, and expanding free treatment and community healthcare access to eliminate the disease by 2030. Supporting this commitment, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare Dr. Iziaq Salako affirmed the federal government's dedication to boosting healthcare services, while Senator Tinubu promised to address the Sauka community's request for a local primary health center through the health ministry.

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has reaffirmed her strong commitment to ending Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria, describing it as a human rights violation with no medical benefit. Speaking in Abuja during the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, she emphasized the need for sustained efforts, collaboration, and advocacy, particularly in rural communities where the harmful practice remains deeply rooted. With Nigeria having the highest number of Female Genital Mutilation cases globally, with over 20 million affected and 14 million more at risk by 2030, Mrs. Tinubu called for stronger partnerships, survivor empowerment, and youth and women leadership in the fight. She stressed the importance of involving traditional and religious leaders to change mindsets and reaffirmed the administration's dedication to eradicating Female Genital Mutilation. Highlighting this year’s theme, “Stepping Up the Pace: Strengthening Alliances and Building Movements to End Female Genital Mutilation,” she urged all stakeholders to unite their voices and take collective action to protect the rights and dignity of girls and women across the country.

Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Doctor Jumoke Oduwole, has commended First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu for boosting Nigeria’s foreign direct investment  through soft diplomacy and humanitarian efforts. During a visit to the State House in Abuja, Doctor Oduwole praised the First Lady’s eloquence and international representation, particularly at the recent event in Addis Ababa, as enhancing Nigeria’s global image. She also lauded Mistress Tinubu’s charitable initiatives under the Renewed Hope Initiative emphasizing their shared commitment to poverty reduction and community development. The minister expressed plans to collaborate with the First Lady and traditional rulers to drive economic progress and improve service delivery to vulnerable populations. Their closed-door session focused on aligning efforts to promote economic growth and social welfare across the country.

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu hosted a reception at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to honor the national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, praising their dedication, resilience, and unity during the International Federation of Association Football Women’s World Cup. Speaking alongside the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, and the wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Ekaette Akpabio, the First Lady highlighted that while the team did not secure the trophy, their outstanding performance on the global stage made them inspirational role models for young girls across Nigeria. In response, Nigerian Football Federation President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau and team captain Onome Ebi thanked the First Lady for the recognition, with Ebi reaffirming the team’s commitment to working tirelessly and making the nation proud in future competitions.

In celebration of the International Day of Social Justice on February 20, Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, called for a collective effort to build a fair and inclusive society where every citizen has equal opportunities to thrive, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background. She emphasized that breaking down social barriers and supporting marginalized communities is essential for national development, and she reaffirmed her commitment to backing policies that promote equality. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq expressed his gratitude after Kwara State received a 350 million Naira donation from the First Lady for movie production, and notes that her pet project, the Renewed Hope Initiative, successfully reached over 27,000 residents in the Federal Capital Territory within three years.

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has reaffirmed her commitment to building a more inclusive and just society where every Nigerian, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic status, has equal opportunities to thrive. In a statement marking the International Day of Social Justice, themed “Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps for Social Justice,” she emphasized the importance of dismantling barriers that hinder equality and called for collective action to close the divides within society. She highlighted that fostering inclusion is vital for national development and urged all stakeholders to work together to ensure no one is left behind. Mrs. Tinubu pledged to continue supporting policies and initiatives that promote social justice and equal opportunity for all Nigerians.

Through her Renewed Hope Initiative social investment program, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, distributed bags of assorted food items to nine hundred vulnerable households and persons living with disabilities across the forty-four local government areas of Kano State to provide relief, while also presenting checks to support local women farmers, visiting victims of a mosque fire at a specialist hospital, and announcing that Nasarawa State will be the next destination for the nationwide food distribution outreach.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, speaking at the twenty-second International Conference on Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa Pre-Conference in Zimbabwe, emphasized that while progress has been made in fighting Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, significant challenges remain, including Nigeria’s large population, insecurity, and stigmatization. She reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to eliminating Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Syphilis, and Hepatitis by 2030 through the Renewed Hope Initiative. Other African First Ladies, including those of Botswana and Mozambique, also shared their national efforts, while Joint United Nations Programme on Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Executive Director Winnie Byanyima urged the First Ladies to leverage science and technology, describing the fight as a winnable war centered on addressing inequalities and accelerating inclusion and innovation.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed bills into law to establish two new specialised institutions, namely the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies in Osun State and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Ekiti State. During the assent ceremony in Abuja, the President emphasized that these universities will address critical educational gaps, foster research and innovation, and boost the nation's economic growth and global competitiveness. This development expands Nigeria's higher education sector—which already comprises numerous federal, state, and private universities—following recent approvals by the President for another environmental and technology university in Rivers State and the conversion of a forfeited private institution in Southern Kaduna into a federal facility.