First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, supports Elders with N100,000 each

Two hundred and fifty elderly persons have benefited from the maiden edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme in Lagos State.

At a ceremony in Ikeja, the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu said the economic empowerment programme was borne out of a steadfast commitment to the well-being of elderly citizens and it marks a significant stride in the collective pursuit of a more inclusive and compassionate society.

She said the scheme, with the theme, “Better Days Ahead,” was launched simultaneously in every state of the federation and the FCT, would provide vulnerable elders aged sixty-five and above with one hundred thousand naira each to cushion the effect of the harsh economy.

The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, who read Senator Tinubu’s message, appealed to people to be considerate of the senior citizens especially during the festive season.

“The total sum to be disbursed is Nine Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (N950,000,000) as approved by the Governing Board of the Renewed Hope Initiative. Each state of the federation will receive the sum of Twenty-Five Million Naira (N25,000,000). We are committed to ensuring that each state receives this gesture, without discrimination.

As we approach the festive season, it becomes very important to emphasize the significance of prioritizing our elderly citizens in our initiatives. By reaching out to the elderly this festive period, we not only honour their contributions but also acknowledge the unique encounters they face,” Tinubu said.

The elderly persons from the five administrative divisions of Lagos State underwent medical checks for their sight, blood pressure and blood sugar levels, among others.