The agricultural support program of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) commenced in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria with the official launch in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. This initiative comes with a special focus on women empowerment in agriculture.
First Lady of Federal Republic of Nigeria
TheMediaGood Newspaper can report that as part of the event, 100 women from the South-South geopolitical zone received financial support of five hundred thousand naira (N500,000) each. This brought a lot of excitement to the atmosphere as the large contingent of women gathered at the event expressed optimism in the promising benefits that the RHI will bring to their families and livelihoods.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who was represented by Mrs. Hajiya Nana Shettima, the wife of the Vice President emphasized the importance of government and non-governmental organizations supporting local farmers for sustainable development. She expressed confidence that this initiative will not only transform the lives of the beneficiaries but also contribute to food sufficiency in the region.
The press release by SAP on media & ICT at the Office of the Vice President, Kwapchi Bata revealed that Governor Umo Bassey Eno of Akwa Ibom expressed his excitement and appreciation for the commitment of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). He praised Senator Oluremi Tinubu for her efforts to unite and involve the wives of all Governors in the 36 states of Nigeria, irrespective of their political affiliations.
During the event, Pastor Patience Eno, the wife of the Governor of Akwa Ibom, welcomed the First Lady and her entourage, assuring them of their support in the progress of RHI programs aimed at empowering women.
Dr. Mrs. Gloria Diri, the wife of the Governor of Bayelsa State and the Zonal Chairman of the South-South, also expressed her support for the initiative enumerating the success story of RHI in the lives of many women and special groups accross the country
The highlight of the occasion was the formal presentation of cheques to the wives of the Governors in the South-South region, as well as RHI monetary support to one hundred persons with special needs.