Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged the elderly in the society to prioritize their health and spend quality time with their loved ones.
She stated this during the 2nd edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative’s (RHI) Elderly Support Scheme (RHESS.)
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The programme, which is being held in all the States of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for Veterans, has 250 beneficiaries per State, the FCT and the Military.
Each of the beneficiaries is to receive a grant of N200,000.00.
The First Lady disclosed that “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.”
Furthermore, Mrs Tinubu said 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 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 (RHESS) 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.
Earlier, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu who he said met a lot of rot on ground when he assumed office.
He gave the assurance that things are already getting better in the country as light is evident at the end of the tunnel.
The Minister 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 Nigerians in remarkable ways.
PIAK
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