First Lady Oluremi Tinubu distributed 22,800 bags of rice and ₦5 million per state to support vulnerable Christians in Northern Nigeria ahead of Christmas. At a Kaduna event, she emphasized gratitude and compassion while advocating peace and unity. Governors praised her efforts to alleviate hardship and promote social welfare.
Ahead of the Christmas celebrations, Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, extended support to vulnerable Christians in the North by distributing 22,800 bags of rice and allocating ₦5 million to each of the 19 states for transportation. Each state received 1,200 bags at an event held in Kaduna, attended by Governors Dikko Radda (Katsina), Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), and Uba Sani (Kaduna).
Senator Tinubu expressed gratitude to the Northern Christian Political Forum for their warm reception, recalling a similar outreach in Imo State. She underscored the importance of gratitude, referencing biblical teachings to emphasize her message.
The event also saw the presence of prominent figures, including the wives of the Vice President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and key ministers.
Governor Sani commended the First Lady’s compassion and dedication to uplifting underprivileged Nigerians through initiatives like the Renewed Hope Schemes for the Elderly and Women. He highlighted her impactful legislative contributions and social programmes during her tenure as Lagos State’s First Lady and in the 9th Senate.
Governor Sani noted that the distribution aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts to alleviate economic hardships. He urged Kaduna residents to embrace peace and unity during the festive season, emphasizing the state’s progress through initiatives like the Kaduna Peace Model.
“Our President is a leader who listens and acts to ease the people’s burdens. The future is bright,” he affirmed.
