The wife of Nigeria’s President, Oluremi Tinubu, has paid a solidarity visit to Maiduguri, Borno State, to further lend a helping hand to the victims of the September 10 floods that ravaged parts of the State.
She was on the visit under the auspices of her pet project, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI.)
The First Lady, who was in the State alongside the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shetimma and wives of some State Governors, lauded the infrastructural development being witnessed in Borno State under Governor Babagana Zulum.
Mrs Tinubu attributed this to the hard work and commitment of the Governor.
“We are here to support you. It is really sad but I pray the land will flourish and prosper again,” she said.
In response to the plea by the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn El-kanemi, that the Renewed Hope Initiative should help women in the state get back on their feet, the First Lady disclosed that the initiative would be supporting 5000 women Petty traders in Borno State who were affected by the September 10 flood in Maiduguri with N250m.
“After His Royal Majesty’s words, myself and HE Hajia Shettima discussed it on our way here and agreed that the Initiative will give N50,000 each to 5,000 women petty traders to support their businesses,” said the First Lady.
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Recovery
She said the incident, which left some residents dead and many homeless, was disturbing and would require the support of all Nigerians to fast-track the recovery of the victims.
In his remarks, the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, thanked the First Lady and the Renewed Hope Initiative for her contributions and support since the unfortunate disaster occurred.
“I thank your Excellency for the initial donation, which was made through the wife of the Vice President. These food items and other items and your visit are a further evidence that you are truly a mother to the whole nation,” he said.
The First Lady later interacted with a cross-section of the victims at the Borno State Government House as she handed over relief materials, including tons of food and sanitary items to them.
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