First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has urged the elderly to prioritize their heath and spend quality time with their loved ones.
In a statement signed and issued by Busola Kukoyi, Senior Special Adviser on Media to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
She stated this at the 2nd edition of the renewed Hope Initiative, RHI Elderly Support Scheme RHEISS.
The programme which is held in all the States of the Federation including the FCT and for Veterans has the 250 beneficiaries per State, FCT and Military Veterans receiving N200,000.00 each.
“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 season.
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 have received Fifty Million Naira (N50,000,000) each, out of which N200,000 will be distributed today to each beneficiary. In addition to this, free medical check-ups and other sundry items will be provided”.
According to the First Lady the programme is aimed at reassuring the elderly that they are loved and not forgotten especially during the festive season.
She reiterated the commitment of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the wellbeing of all Nigerians.
“I am delighted to join you all today at the 2nd edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS) with the theme: “TOTAL WELLNESS – Happy, Healthy and Prosperous Lifestyle”. This event is holding simultaneously in all the States of the Federation. This programme is designed to support the welfare of our elderly citizens annually. Two Hundred and Fifty (250) elderly citizens, aged 65 and above in all 36 States of the federation, the Federal Capital Territory and veterans from the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) will be benefiting from this scheme”.
Earlier, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle urged Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who he said met a lot of rot on ground when he assumed office. He assured that things are already getting better in the country as light is evident at the end of the tunnel.
He also announced that in addition to the 250 elderly being supported by the RHI, the Ministry will support an additional 250 veterans with N200,000.00 each.
While appreciating the First Lady for always putting the Veterans and their widows in mind noting that the RHI has continued to touch the lives of the ordinary Nigerian in remarkable ways.
The Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Programme for this year has as its theme, Total Wellness.
The programme which holds in all the States of the Federation also featured free medical check up for the beneficiaries and provision of various food items.
L-R Minister of State for Defence Dr Bello Matawalle, First Lady of Nigeria and National Chairman, RHI Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Beneficiary of the RHIESS and the President of DEPOWA, Wife of Chief of Defence Staff Mrs Oghogho Musa during the symbolic presentation of cash to one of the beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme held in Abuja on Tuesday 17th December, 2024
Representative of the wife of the Chief of Naval Staff, Mrs Ruth Ibrahim, Wife of the Inspector General of Police Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun. Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, First Lady of Nigeria and National Chairman RHI, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Beneficiary of the RHIESS, Wife of the Chief of Air Staff, Arch. Mrs Rakiya Abubakar and representative of Wife of Chief of Army Staff Mrs Saratu Dahiru during the symbolic presentation of cash to one of the beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme held in Abuja on Tuesday 17th December, 2024
First Lady of Nigeria and National Chairman, RHI Senator Oluremi Tinubu flanked by dignitaries and some beneficiaries of the 2024 RHI Elderly Support Scheme where N200,000.00 was presented to 250 elderly in Abuja on Tuesday 17th December, 2024
Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, First Lady of Nigeria and National Chairman, RHI with the Wife of the Chief of Defence Staff during the First Lady’s interaction with one of the beneficiaries of the RHI Elderly Support Scheme Free Medical Outreach during the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme held in Abuja on Tuesday 17th December, 2024
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