Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has pledged ₦50 million in grants to support small businesses owned by persons with disabilities. The initiative aims to improve economic opportunities for vulnerable groups across the country.
Speaking at an RHI event at the International Conference Centre in Umuahia, Abia State, Mrs. Tinubu announced that 250 individuals across Nigeria would receive ₦200,000 each to recapitalize their businesses.
She stated that the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to uplift disadvantaged Nigerians through targeted economic interventions.
The grants will be distributed across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), ensuring nationwide coverage. Beneficiaries will be selected based on their business needs and potential for growth.
Supporting Girls’ Education
Mrs. Tinubu also introduced the ‘Flow with Confidence’ programme, which will distribute 10,000 packs of sanitary pads to young girls, particularly those in rural areas.
“This initiative aims to help girls stay in school throughout their menstrual cycle,” she said.
The programme will provide enough sanitary pads to last a year, reducing absenteeism among female students. It is part of a broader effort to improve access to education for young girls facing financial hardship.
The First Lady reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tackling food insecurity through the RHI Food Outreach Scheme.
She handed over food supplies to Abia State’s RHI Coordinator, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, the wife of Governor Alex Otti.
“As I hand over these essential food commodities, I urge the beneficiaries to use these items for the well-being of their families,” she stated.
The food outreach programme, which began in March 2024, has already reached 11 states and the FCT, including Benue, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Ekiti, Gombe, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, and Oyo.
Abia State Welcomes Partnerships
Governor Alex Otti expressed his administration’s readiness to collaborate with organizations like RHI to uplift vulnerable communities.
His wife, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, praised the initiative, saying, “This intervention has transformed many lives.”
She assured the First Lady that the food supplies would be distributed fairly to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
The Food Outreach Scheme will expand to Enugu and Kaduna next, continuing its mission to provide essential food assistance to struggling families.
Funded by ASR Africa and an anonymous donor, the programme targets one state per month for food distribution.
Mrs. Tinubu also announced new initiatives under RHI’s five core pillars—Social Investment, Economic Empowerment, Education, Health, and Agriculture—for 2025.
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