The Nigerian First lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated the sum of N50 million to 250 elderly citizens in Nasarawa State.
The beneficiaries of the gesture with the theme: “Total Wellness; Happy, Healthy and Prosperous Lifestyle” were between the age of 65 and above.
Represented by the Nasarawa State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Aisha Rufai Ibrahim, Senator Tinubu said the gesture was the second phase of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS) and 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.
“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 medical check-ups and other sundry items will be provided,” she said.
She thanked the wives of governors and RHI State Coordinators and partners for their efforts in making the distribution successful.
The first lady also congratulated the beneficiaries, urging them to prioritise their health even as they 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 make you happy,” she added.
Also speaking, the wife of Nasarawa State Governor, Hajiya Silifat Abdullahi Sule, commended the president’s wife for the gesture given to better the lives of the elderly people in the state.
She added that as part of Renewed Hope Initiative support for the elderly, 250 wrappers will be given to complement the gesture of the president’s wife to the beneficiaries.