The Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated the sum of 1 billion to support victims of various disasters in Niger State.
She announced the donation during a sympathy visit to Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago at the Government House in Minna, Niger State, North-Central Nigeria.
This marks the second humanitarian visit by the President’s wife to Niger State this year. During her first visit in February, she donated 100 million to assist victims of the Dikko Junction tanker explosion.
This latest 1 billion donation is aimed to support communities affected by floods, banditry, boat mishaps, and fire outbreaks across the state. Relief materials including clothes, shoes, and 2,000 bags of 50kg rice were also distributed.
Senator Tinubu described the recurring disasters in the state as “one too many,” stating that the donation was part of the Renewed Hope Initiative’s effort to console and support victims, especially those affected by the recent floods in Mokwa, which led to the loss of lives and displacement.
Healing for the injured
She offered prayers for the bereaved families, healing for the injured, and strength for those affected.
The visit also featured the symbolic presentation of 50,000 grants to selected beneficiaries to help stabilise existing businesses, with support from the Tony Elumelu Foundation and the Office of the Niger State First Lady, Fatima Bago.
According to Senator Tinubu, the initiative has already supported the payment of school fees and the sustenance of livelihoods for many vulnerable families in the state
