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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.

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.

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.